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Horten Bibliotek, Horten

#8 among attractions in Horten

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Horten Bibliotek
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Facts and practical information

Horten Bibliotek (address: Apotekergata 10) is a place located in Horten (Vestfold county) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 46 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 59°24'55"N latitude and 10°29'7"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Royal Norwegian Navy Museum (museum, 18 min walk), Preus museum (specialty museum, 19 min walk), KNM Utstein (museum, 19 min walk).

Coordinates: 59°24'55"N, 10°29'7"E
Address

Apotekergata 10Horten Norway

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Horten Bibliotek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Tordenskiold Oak, Preus museum, Karljohansvern.

  • royal norwegian navy museum horten0.7 miN
    Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum

    Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Horten

    18 min walk • The Royal Norwegian Navy Museum is a museum documenting the history of the Royal Norwegian Navy. It is located at the former main naval base of Karljohansvern in Horten. The museum was founded by C.F. Klinck on 24 August 1853.

  • tordenskiold oak horten1.6 miNW
    Tree

    Tordenskiold Oak, Horten

    42 min walk • The Tordenskiold Oak in Kjølhalskogen in Horten, Norway is one of the oldest trees in Norway. The tree trunk is very hollow, so the tree is almost split in two. The oak was protected by a royal decree on December 9, 1921. It is not possible to say how old the tree is, but it goes for at least 800, maybe close to 1,000 years.

  • preus museum horten0.7 miN
    Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum

    Preus museum, Horten

    19 min walk • Preus Museum is the national museum for photography located in Horten, Norway. Preus Museum was founded in 1976 by Leif Preus and the members of the Preus family as a private museum. The collection was acquired by the Norwegian government in 1995.

  • karljohansvern horten0.8 miN
    Forts and castles

    Karljohansvern, Horten

    21 min walk • Karjohansvern at Horten was the main base for the Royal Norwegian Navy from 1850 to 1963.

  • knm utstein horten0.7 miN
    Museum

    KNM Utstein, Horten

    19 min walk • HMS Venturer was a Second World War British submarine of the V class that sank two German U-boats and five merchant ships during the war. Following the war, the boat was sold to Norway and was renamed HNoMS Utstein. She was discarded in 1964.

  • citadellet horten0.9 miN
    Forts and castles

    Citadellet, Horten

    23 min walk • Citadellet was a 19th-century Norwegian fortress. The last day of military activity was in 1970. The fort was demolished in 1971. Citadellet was intended to protect the Royal Norwegian Navy's Karljohansvern naval station in Horten. Karjohansvern was the main base for the Royal Norwegian Navy from 1819 to 1963.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Horten Bibliotek?

Nearby attractions include Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Horten (18 min walk), Preus museum, Horten (19 min walk), KNM Utstein, Horten (19 min walk), Karljohansvern, Horten (21 min walk).

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

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