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Rent a bike with Aktiv Fritid

Bike Rental on Tjøme

Start your day by bike, find your own seaside rock to relax on, and end the evening with a sunset at Verdens Ende on the edge of the archipelago. Exploring Tjøme by bike is an easy and flexible way to discover the island. With flat terrain, quiet roads and well-maintained cycle paths, getting around is simple and enjoyable.

Bike rental is ideal for families, groups of friends, school trips and anyone looking for a relaxed outdoor activity. It is also a great way to make the most of your stay and can easily be combined with activities such as Via Ferrata, the climbing park or overnight hammock accommodation.

Aktiv Fritid Tjøme rents out mountain bikes that work well on a variety of surfaces, both on cycle paths and trails.

Practical information
Pick-up: Havna Hotel & Spa (by the tennis courts) or Tjøme town centre
Time: Bikes are available from 09:00 and must be returned before midnight
Booking: Must be booked before 10:00 PM the day before
Other: Lock code is sent by SMS
Prices: 1 day: NOK 350, 2 days: NOK 500, 1 week: NOK 800

Frequently asked questions
What is included when renting a bike on Tjøme?
Helmet and lock are included with every bike rental. Bike bags are also available for rent for extra storage on longer trips.

How far can you cycle on Tjøme?
Distances between attractions on Tjøme are short, and it is possible to cycle around large parts of the island in a single day.

Does Tjøme have good cycle paths for those who do not want to ride on trails?
Yes. Tjøme has well-developed cycle paths that make cycling comfortable and accessible without using trails.

How much time should I allow for a bike trip on Tjøme?
Most visitors choose to spend half a day or a full day cycling, allowing time for stops along the way, café visits and breaks by the sea.

What happens if it rains?
Bike rental on Tjøme is flexible throughout the day, so you are free to adjust your plans according to the weather and your preferences.

Restaurant Pileredet

Restaurant Pileredet is located on the upper floor of the restored barn at Engø Gård. The restaurant serves a set signature menu based on seasonal ingredients that change throughout the year. The menu is renewed several times a year, and guests can also choose dishes from the à la carte menu.

Wine is an important part of the dining experience, with selected wines available to accompany the signature menu. On Saturdays, only the signature menu is served.

Pileredet is open throughout the year. Seatings are available Monday to Saturday between 18:00 and 19:45.

See the current menu or book a table at Restaurant Pileredet.

Horten Church

When the navy's main base started moving to Horten in 1818, the place belonged to Borre parish. In 1852 the naval station got its own priest and in 1853 the construction of Horten church began. The church was finished in 1855, and was consecrated on 22 August of the same year.

Architect L.H. Grosch designed the church. In 1865, Horten was separated from Borre as its own congregation, and the church has belonged to Horten municipality since 1962. The painter Harald Kihle painted the church interior in 1925.

The large stained glass windows in the back of the choir with motifs from Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and the New Jerusalem were installed in 1992, and were a gift to the church. The original stained glass windows were destroyed after a German bombing raid on 9 April 1940.

The baptismal font is made of Nordland granite and made by penitentiary prisoners from "The Slavery" at Akershus fortress in Oslo.

The church's first organ (15 voices) was built by organ builder Brantzæg. In 1914, an 18-voice organ was delivered by organ builder Olsen-Jørgensen. The facade from the first organ was kept as it is today. In 1958, the organ was restored by Jørgensen. The instrument then got a new playing table, pedal keyboard and stool. The voices were retained, except for two changes in pedal and 2nd manual.

The church has 900 seats.

Lystlunden Park

Lystlunden Park is Horten municipality's largest park and sports facility. The park has a unique combination of enchanting nature and cultural attractions. The park's 150 hollow oak trees make it an exotic area. The many benches in the park to settle on, the park's duck pond were you can feed the ducks and its old pavilion makes the park a wonderful recreational area. Furthermore, you will find sculptures by Arne Durban and Ørnulf Bast here. Horten municipality has put a lot of effort into developing the park. You will also find new grills for general use – so just bring coal, food and blankets – and let the picnic start. In the evening you will be able to experience the park's special lighting.

Playground and adventure world
The park also has an exciting playground with old oak trees where the elves live. If you walk carefully and look around the trees, you may just discover them.

Multiple sports facilities
The sports center in Lystlunden Park has stadiums for football, rugby, archery range, and several training courses for football.

Gift from the Navy
Lystlunden was given as a gift to Horten's population by the Navy in 1852 for recreation and amusement. Most of the inhabitants of Horten were then part of the workers at the Navy's main yard (Karljohansvern).

Today, Lystlunden Park has its own association, which actively works to preserve the park's landscaping and distinctive features for the public's best interest.

Nykirke church

Nykirke church has an unknown year of construction, but it is assumed that it is the same age as Borre church and that it was built around the year 1100. In 1686, the church was completely restored. After this, the congregation at Nykirke took over responsibility, and since then several restorations have been made to the church. Both in the 1880s and 1950s, and most recently in 2003.

Borre Church

Borre church is 1 of 160 preserved stone churches in Norway, and is a listed medieval brick church. The church is a long church built in the 12th century, in a Romanesque style. Inside the church there are 300 seats.

The church has undergone several changes throughout its long history. In the years 1926-28, restoration work was carried out which still characterizes the interior today. At this time, all of the furnishings were replaced, except for the altar and pulpit from the 17th century. The altarpiece was carved by Abel Schrøder.

Inside the church there are several older paintings of foreign origin.

Note: there is neither parking nor toilets on site.

The World’s End – Verdens Ende Spiseriet

Verdens Ende Spiseriet is located at the southern tip of Tjøme, in the same building as the Færder National Park Visitor Centre. Large windows face the sea, and the restaurant has a spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the rocky coastline and Oslofjord.

The menu changes with the seasons, with fish and seafood playing a central role. The 2026 autumn menu includes scallops, homemade fish soup, lobster soup and several other seafood dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options and a children’s menu are also available.

Handleriet
Down by the guest harbour you will find Handleriet, the restaurant’s seasonal kiosk. It serves ice cream, coffee, cakes and other kiosk items during the summer season.

The restaurant also welcomes private events, courses and conferences. Indoor tables can be reserved, while the outdoor terrace is available for drop in guests.

See the current menu and opening hours or book a table at Verdens Ende Spiseriet.

Løvøy Chapel

Stone church from the Middle Ages
Løvøy Chapel is beautifully located on the idyllic Løvøya in Horten, surrounded by lush forest, exciting trails and beautiful views of the Oslo Fjord. The chapel is a cozy and romantic stone church from the 13th century, and the smallest and most distinctive of Horten's three medieval churches. In the summer the pilgrimage goes by this medieval church, and there is a service every other weekend there.

The sacred St. Olav's source
Next to the chapel is the "wishing well":  The sacred St. Olav source which people believed to have had a healing power since the 13th century. The source is one of the 23 famous Olav sources in Norway. The water from the sources is said to be holy and give blessing and strength to those who drink or touch it. Characteristic of St. Olav's sources is that they are sources that do not dry out when other sources go out in dry periods.

Popular chapel to marry
The Løvøyapellet is a perfect place to marry in the summer, and a very popular chapel for this purpose. The church has 100 seats and a simple yet adventurous atmosphere.

History
Pilgrims from all the Nordic countries came here. The Reformation in 1536 put an official stop to the catholic pilgrimages to Løvøya but people continued to come to the well and church for years on. The church was in ruins for many years until preservation and restoration was initiated in 1882, and it was reopened in 1950.

Peppes Pizza Larvik

Peppes Pizza Larvik is located at Fritzøe Brygge and serves pizza and other dishes from the Peppes menu. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating with views of the water.

You can dine in, collect your order or have it delivered. See Peppes’ own channels for the current menu, prices and opening hours.

Sti for øye – Path for the eye

An art project that, in close collaboration with nature, affects everyone who visits the trail to give the senses free space. The path STI FOR ØYE is almost two kilometers long, available all year round.

The light designer Erik Selmer makes sure that the trail, nature and art are lit in an exciting and adventurous way. The lighting is automatically turned on every night at dusk and turned off at midnight. 

The trail is made by the landscape architect Rainer Stange. 

The path is covered in red rombeporfyr, "the red carpet", which is hardly anywhere else than in Stokke. The forest on both sides of the trail has Norway's richest incidence of laurel species. Each spring wood anemone cover the forest like a carpet. The area is also rich in birdlife, and each fall the chanterelle shows up in fine yellow bunches on the forest ground.

12 artists from 8 European countries were chosen to create their stories about the nature. The project started in 2001, and officially opened September 30, 2010. 

The path is almost two kilometers long and winds its way towards Himmeltrappen (The Sky Stairs). From there, hikers have a clear view of Slottsfjellet in Tønsberg.

GROUP TOURS

Do you want a guided tour? STI FOR ØYE offers guided tours of one to two hours, or lectures followed by guided tours for groups of min. 10 people. Food and drink can also be offered. Get in touch for enquiries.