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Berntine

The ship can be chartered and are certified for up to 40 passengers.

Berntine sail from Tønsberg Brygge or Tønsberg Kystkultursenter, with trips to Færder National Park.

Season is from May to September.

Stolpehuset

Stolpehuset is a great venue for events, meetings, concerts and private parties! Suitable for about 150 people.

Contact Lardal Service Office for request and prices!

Gea Norvegica UNESCO Global Geopark

In the season from May to September, there are free guided tours in the Geopark. The geopark is a limited area of ​​3.000 square kilometer and is in Telemark and Vestfold county, and includes the municipalities of Larvik, Bamble, Kragerø, Nome, Porsgrunn, Siljan and Skien.

At various geo-locations you can discover for yourself, and gain an increased understanding of, the dramatic events that have helped to shape the landscape.

The landscape in Larvik is characterized by the rugged landscape that a bedrock of larvikite often provides. Along the coast, the larvikite has been scoured by the ice that lay over the land during the last ice age. The result is the fine rocky cliffs that dominate the Vestfold coast.

Larvikite can only be found naturally in the Larvik area, and when you see this popular ornamental stone, cut and polished, with its beautiful play of blue colors on everything from wall facades on large buildings to worktops in kitchens and bar counters, you know it comes from Larvik. Larvikite is valued and in demand far beyond Norway's borders.

Lystlunden Park

Lystlunden Park is Horten municipality's largest park and sports facility. The park has a unique combination of enchanting nature and cultural attractions. The park's 150 hollow oak trees make it an exotic area. The many benches in the park to settle on, the park's duck pond were you can feed the ducks and its old pavilion makes the park a wonderful recreational area. Furthermore, you will find sculptures by Arne Durban and Ørnulf Bast here. Horten municipality has put a lot of effort into developing the park. You will also find new grills for general use – so just bring coal, food and blankets – and let the picnic start. In the evening you will be able to experience the park's special lighting.

Playground and adventure world
The park also has an exciting playground with old oak trees where the elves live. If you walk carefully and look around the trees, you may just discover them.

Multiple sports facilities
The sports center in Lystlunden Park has stadiums for football, rugby, archery range, and several training courses for football.

Gift from the Navy
Lystlunden was given as a gift to Horten's population by the Navy in 1852 for recreation and amusement. Most of the inhabitants of Horten were then part of the workers at the Navy's main yard (Karljohansvern).

Today, Lystlunden Park has its own association, which actively works to preserve the park's landscaping and distinctive features for the public's best interest.

Coastal trails in Horten

History, culture and nature all in one
Horten is a coastal municipality with a 40 kilometer long coastline from Tønsberg municipality to the south, and to Re municipality in the north. 

Popular trails
* Sandsletta – Frebergvika – Slettefjell – Varnestangen
* Falkensten – Varnestangen
* Løvøya around
* Karljohansvern around
* Coastal Horten – Borre – Åsgårdstrand (Signed as Cycle Route No. 1)
* Coastal road Åsgårdstrand – The border to Tønsberg municipality

17 km long hiking path
The coastal path in Horten is part of the North Sea Route, and extends from Falkensten / Løvøya in the north to Åsgårdstrand in the south. Along the 17 km long trail you can wander in surroundings characterized by silence, peace and quiet. Nature here is diverse. It has large features of Edelløv forest and many nice places to sit down with a snack to listen to birdsong and waves.

Maps of historical trails
Detailed maps of historic hiking trails in Horten municipality are available at ut.no.

Bicycle Paradis
Are you interested in cycling in beautiful nature, Horten has great cycling trails. Horten city is surrounded by breathtaking scenery with both flat stretches like the ones between Åsgårsstrand and Horten, and with more wavy stretch over hills and fields.

16 shelters in Horten
The geography, climate and landscape of the geography has a rich diversity of animals and plants and has 16 protected areas. These will take care of rare, vulnerable and pristine landscapes, plants and animal species.

The World’s End – Verdens Ende Spiseriet

The restaurant seats 85 guests inside, in addition there is a large beautiful patio.

Open all year. (The kitchen close one hour before closing time). Closed on Mondays. 

Handleriet
At the wharf, you will find Handleriet kiosk, open 09:00 to 20:00 during the summer season.
Here you can buy ice cream, coffee, pastries and groceries.

Tufte Farm (for groups)

Team building is a fantastic activity to strengthen the cohesion of the group. Tufte Farm's activity package is very popular, and many people talk about it!

Team building at Tufte Farm offers a shared experience where the group is divided into teams. Here, everyone must cooperate with each other, step outside their comfort zone and compete together.

You can choose between 2 different packages.
x Package 1 focuses on collaboration, communication and smart solutions.
x Package 2 focuses on physical activity and tough exercises.

Feel free to combine the activity package with Tufte Farm's unique premises, tasty food and good drinks.

Herregården

The building was built in 1674 and was finished in 1677 just in time for Gyldenløve’s third wedding. “Herregården” stands as an example of continental 17th century baroque architecture in Norway, the building was also influenced by Norwegian building traditions. The building was protected in 1923, and it’s now a part of Larvik Museums.

In the east wing there’s a café that sells coffee and pancakes. And on the first floor there is remains of an old classroom as it once were used as a school.

The museum is closed during the summer 2025 due to renovation.

The museum is open every day in summer season from the mid og June to the mid of August. With fun activities for families and a chance to experience the counts life. While walking around the building a guide will tell you all the stories of the counts.

Except the summer season, Herregården is open to the public by appointment. Events take place throughout the year, but only on special occasions in the winter.

See also Verksgården and the maritime museum.
You can visit all three museums on the same ticket.