Horten travel guide
Horten Tourism | Horten Guide
You're Going to Love Horten
With a population of 17,660, Horten is a must-see destination in Vestfold, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Horten has to offer.
When to visit Horten
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Horten in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Horten, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.
How to Get to Horten
Plane
Although Horten doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 18 miles from Horten.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Horten, followed by Train. The train journey from Horten to Kristiansand takes 4h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £60 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Horten is called Horten Skoppum, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Horten is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 36 miles from Horten. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Horten using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Horten takes 205 miles and will cost you around £11. From Örebro, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 290 miles.
Airlines serving Horten
Where to stay in popular areas of Horten
Hiring a car in Horten
Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Horten (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.34. The most frequently booked car type in Horten is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.