Horten Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 27.4 thous. (2020)Area: 57.97 mi²Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°24'58"N, 10°29'7"E
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VestfoldNorway

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Horten Top Attractions

Horten Attractions - What to See and Explore

Horten offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Tordenskiold Oak, Preus museum, Karljohansvern. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • royal norwegian navy museum horten
  • tordenskiold oak horten
  • preus museum horten
  • karljohansvern horten
  • knm utstein horten
  • midgard historisk senter horten
  • knm blink horten
  • horten bibliotek
  • citadellet horten
  • hortenshallen
Day trips

Horten – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Horten, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Frogner Park (Oslo), Akershus Fortress (Oslo), Viking Ship Museum (Oslo).

  • frogner park oslo36 milesN
  • akershus fortress oslo35 milesN
  • viking ship museum oslo34 milesN
  • fram museum oslo34 milesN
  • tusenfryd25 milesNE

Best Time To Visit Horten

Learn when is the best time to travel to Horten weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and April. Most of it rains in October and November.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Horten?

Where to next? Visit vestfold Vestfold region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Norway.