The fjord

Norway's first low-mountain hotel can be found in Horten. Only 2 meters above sea level! How about a conference with a bottom trip and an after waterski party? Or Captain Redbeard's pirate hotel for little pirates and pirate girls?

Simply put, it's all about having fun here!

Explore the Oslo Fjord! Welcome to the Oslo Fjord Visitor Centre at Karljohansvern in Horten. Here you will find experiences and activities for the whole family that will inspire, delight and create curiosity about life in the Oslo Fjord. We have creative workshops, marine games, quizzes, posters, micro-plastic collectors and much more!

Here, both children and adults can learn while having fun.

Rørestrand is not only one of Norway's finest swimming spots – it's also a real pirate beach. In addition to a Tiki bar, comfortable sun loungers, swaying palm trees and pirate flags, you'll also find plenty of other fun things to do.

Did you know that the Norwegian Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet) has its headquarters in Horten? You’ll find a hotel, restaurant, sea camp, courses and many other maritime experiences. Action, fun and purpose for young and old with a focus on good seamanship.

Oh, and by the way, did you know that Elias lives here?

The Oslo Fjord was a great inspiration for Edvard Munch.
Munch loved Åsgårdstrand – for the light, the silence and the fjord that stretched out beyond. Many of his most famous motifs were painted here, with the fjord as a backdrop.

Horten, Åsgårdstrand is the only place in Norway where you can actually visit his house and see how he lived.

With views of the Oslofjord and roots planted in our proud naval history, the Navy Race is one of Norway's most unique and challenging military obstacle races. Here you run along the coastline, over military terrain. Many of the obstacles are actually in the sea.