Horten Næringsforening

The business community in Horten is diverse, with everything from small one-man companies to large international companies, start-ups and companies that have existed for generation after generation.

The sum of this is a business that makes Horten an exciting city, and there are many opportunities in the city. Horten Næringsforum wants to support those who do business, and is interested in promoting important issues in culture, industry and trade. Horten Næringsforum does this in good dialogue with Horten municipality.

Horten Library

At Horten library you will find children's and youth books, non-fiction books, novels, audio books, newspapers, magazines, films, games and PCs with internet access.

There is also a separate quiet room where you can read and study.

The library also has its own branch in Åsgårdstrand. Here it is open every Monday at 16.00 – 19.00. The library is located in Åsgården school's premises and opening hours follow the school's holidays.

Summer Open Café – Løvøya Camping

Cafe at Løvøya camping open in summer

A central gathering point for guests and visitors at Løvøya Camping & Marina. The café is open from 10am to 10pm all summer.

The café is bright and pleasant and is located in the new glass extension (Løvøyhallen) with its own wood stove! Here you can enjoy food and drink in scenic surroundings, and at the same time follow the summer traffic and boating outside. The premises are also suitable for renting out to smaller companies, meetings etc.

Vikinggilde – A Viking Feast (for groups)

This Viking evening is held in the Viking hall "Gildehallen", located at the Midgard Viking Centre in Borre. (About 3 km outside the center of Horten).

Tapas buffet with contemporary food based on short-traveled ingredients. Various meat dishes, fish, pea and cabbage stew, salad etc. are served. A full menu with seasonal variations is available on request.

It is recommended to bring/wear some warm clothes. (Preferably an extra jumper also in spring/summer). A bonfire in the middle of the hall warms the room.

3-4 hours duration. (After wish).

From 18 years.

From 20-90 participants.

Facilitated activity for wheelchair users.

 

Midgard Viking Centre delivers this activity.

Bella Vista Horten

Experience the Italian cuisine in Horten!

Bella Vista offers high-quality dishes from fresh ingredients and a large selection of Italian wine in a pleasant atmosphere.

On the menu you will find a wide selection of antipasti – Italian starters, stone oven Neapolitan pizza, pasta dishes, risotto, grilled meat and fish as well as several other great dishes and desserts. All the dishes are made in the Italian way, from short-traveled ingredients from Italy and Norway.

Bella Vista also offers takeaway! You can also have food delivered at the door through Foodora. 

See the website Bella Vista Horten for the menu and detailed opening hours.

Book a table directly on the website or by sending an email to booking.horten@bellavista.no or call 33 07 08 80.

 

 

 

 

The Oslofjord Visitor Center

The Oslofjord visitor center will inspire measures so that we can have a clean and rich Oslofjord in the future. Visit their interactive and exciting exhibition.

Right in the heart of Karljohansvern in Horten you will find the Oslofjord Visitor Centre. This is an experience center for the whole family that will both inspire, delight and create curiosity about life in the Oslofjord.
Here you can collect plastic in the microplastic catcher, color your own fish, and then send it out into their large digital aquarium. The center has creative workshops, marine games, quizzes, posters and much more! Here, both children and adults can learn something, while having fun.

 

Into the yard at Tufte Gård

At Tufte Gård, products are made for sale.

In the farm shop you can buy:
– Juice
– Ginger shot
– Pickled tomatoes and plum chutney
– Applesauce and pickled red onion
– Soap with coffee and lemon
– Soap with lavender
– Lavender oil in glass (5ml)
– Caramelized walnuts – Carrot jelly
– Calendula ointment

Tufte Gård also sells some products in its online store.

The farm has a free offer on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The aim is to initiate measures to prevent and reduce loneliness. In addition to improving people's health and quality of life.

Contact aina@tuftegard.no for registration.