Horten is a nice place to grow up
In all modesty, we believe that Horten is the best place in the world. Very objectively speaking, of course. Horten has most of it. All year round. We are lucky to have such a good and varied offer for children and young people in Horten. There are short distances to everything, there is a good public transport offer and there is something for every taste.
Horten is a nice place to grow up
In all modesty, we believe that Horten is the best place in the world. Very objectively speaking, of course. Horten has most of it. All year round. We are lucky to have such a good and varied offer for children and young people in Horten. There are short distances to everything, there is a good public transport offer and there is something for every taste.
What's happening in Horten for children?
There is a really good range of activities for children in Horten. Most sports and athletics have their own teams and clubs in the municipality, and we can proudly say that some of the country's biggest sports profiles come from Horten. Horten municipality's area of childhood has a good focus on children and activities that are suitable for children in the municipality. Sports teams and cultural schools are closely monitored, and the collaboration with the municipality has yielded good results. See more on the municipality's own website here: ( https://www.horten.kommune.no/kommunalomrader/oppvekst/ )
What's happening in Horten for young people?
In line with the activity offers for children, there is also a very good offer for young people. In addition to sports clubs, cultural schools, theater, corps and swimming, we also have Kulturhuset 37 which arranges its own activities for young people in Horten. They also arrange their own festival called Trettisjufestivalen, where famous artists create life and excitement for the young people in Horten.Read more about festivals in Horten here
What's happening in Horten for adults?
Horten has everything you could want and dream of. Here you can explore the forest and nature in a treetop cabin or on foot. You can enjoy lazy days in the park or by the sea. You can go on a historical walk in Karljohansvern, at Borrehaugene or Åsgårdstrand. You can enjoy a beer, a good meal or a concert at one of the many stages or festivals held in the city. You can take the children to the cinema or theatre, a good friend to a café or to a fitness centre. Horten has most of it.
What's happening in Horten for adults?
Horten is a good place to be throughout your life. It is easy to stay in touch with friends and family, there are good services and meeting places. Do you like to stay in shape? Horten has a good offer for those of you who want to stay active with senior training and hiking groups. Do you like knitting or needlework? There are several super cozy meeting places with a knitting theme, where the social aspect is perhaps just as important. You don't have to be lonely and alone in Horten. People in Horten are known for being friendly, regardless of age.
