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| Welcome to Horten and the new Horten Hostel, located next to the Borre Golf Course, with bus connections to the town center and the train station. It is also close to grocery stores, fitness center with a
spa section and shopping area. In the same building as us you'll find Vestfold Bowling center. In the vicinity there are great
hiking areas especially by the Borrevannet - a lake with its rich animal and bird life. Surrounding the golf course there
is a walking trail with informative boards alongside that provide interesting facts about the nature and culture. The town center with several shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bus terminal is only 1.8 kilometres away. Near the center is a guest harbour of high standard, restaurants and tourist office in addition to the ferry connection between Horten and Moss. Sandefjord Airport Torp is only 30 minutes away. Horten can offer a diversity of culture and activities. During summertime there are loads of seaside swimming places and beaches. In the outskirts of the town center Karljohansvern is located, a place enveloped by the sea. This is the place to enjoy life. A quiet place in an urban environment. Here you'll find great hiking areas with beautiful natural sceneries with big trees and green plains. You'll also find The Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Preus Museum (national museum of photography) and the Centre of Local History. Karljohansvern is perfect for bike rides. If you hike towards Borre, you'll encounter Borre mound cemetery, which forms part of Borre National Park. Borre National Park was the first national park of Norway and contains the biggest collection of viking burial mounds in Scandinavia, which have provided rich findings from the past. The historical centre of Midgard lies right beside the park. Horten Hostel can also offer fishing, climbing, bike rental, guided tours, skatepark and much more. |
Facts about Horten Vandrerhjem
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Open1.1.12- 31.12.12
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Prices during high season
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Single bed in dormNOK 350,-
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2-bedded roomNOK 845,-
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Family roomNOK 1400,-
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To city centre1,8 km
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InternetYes
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GPSN 59.400103° E 10.463877°
Members of Hostelling International are entitled to 10% discount on the overnight price at arrival.
