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FK Ørn Horten – OBOS CAMP

FK Ørn Horten invites players born between 2012 and 2017 to join the OBOS Camp.

OBOS Camp is a national football camp organised by Norwegian Professional Football and OBOS. The camps are hosted by clubs across Norway and focus on development, enjoyment and inclusion. The goal is to offer high-quality training for everyone, regardless of skill level or financial background. There will also be a focus on developing mental and social skills. Participants are expected to show motivation, willingness to learn and good focus throughout the camp.

The camp is open to all players, regardless of club affiliation or skill level. The only requirement is a desire to learn and improve.

Camp coaches include Nuno Soares, Arnar Førsund and Thomas Knutsen.

The participation fee includes lunch every day, this year’s OBOS Camp kit and this year’s Select football.

The camp is limited to 100 participants, so early registration is recommended. Registration deadline: 1 July 2026.

Vikingsommer

Join four full weeks of Viking activities and experiences, with a different theme each week!

MidgardConish

MidgardConish is a one-day event for board games and role-playing games in Gildehallen.

KNM Narvik

KNM Narvik is a former Norwegian naval frigate, now preserved as a museum ship beside the Royal Norwegian Navy Museum at Karljohansvern in Horten. Step aboard a Cold War warship and discover Norway's naval history.

Life on board a naval frigate
What was everyday life like aboard a warship, with cramped cabins, long watches and a large crew sharing limited space? Explore narrow corridors, sleeping quarters, command rooms and mess areas where the crew lived and worked. On a guided tour, hear stories about the men and women who served aboard, their missions and daily life at sea.

Over 40 years of naval history
KNM Narvik (F304) was delivered from the Royal Norwegian Navy's main shipyard in Horten in 1966. One of five Oslo-class frigates, it served in convoy protection, coastal defence and NATO operations. By the time it was decommissioned in 2007, the ship had travelled around 850,000 nautical miles, and more than 5,000 men and women had served aboard. The vessel was granted protected heritage status in 2016 and opened as a museum ship in 2017.

Take a break in the crew's mess
The onboard kiosk sells coffee, waffles, toast and sweet treats. Enjoy your refreshments in the original crew's mess, where sailors once gathered between watches. Souvenirs and other merchandise are also available.

Explore more at Karljohansvern
Combine your visit with the Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, which explores Norway's naval history through ships, exhibitions and maritime objects. Nearby is Preus Museum, Norway's national museum of photography. You can also follow the historic walking route around Karljohansvern, passing former naval buildings, tree-lined avenues, the Horten Canal and coastal green spaces.

Guided tours and group dining
School classes, businesses and other groups can book guided tours aboard KNM Narvik. Visits can be combined with lunch or dinner in the ship's historic mess rooms. Guided tours and dining must be arranged in advance with Marinens Veteranskip.

A trip aboard the Royal Launch
Marinens Veteranskip also offers trips aboard the Royal Launch of 1976, originally built for the Norwegian Royal Family for use aboard the Royal Yacht Norge. The restored electric launch accommodates up to ten passengers and can be chartered with a crew from May to September. Trips can be combined with a visit to KNM Narvik. Read more about the Royal Launch and charter bookings.

Plan your visit
KNM Narvik is moored beside the Royal Norwegian Navy Museum at Karljohansvern, Nedre vei 8, Horten. Free parking is available in designated areas nearby. The museum ship is normally open from May to September. In May and September, it opens on Sundays, while in June, July and August it is open Friday to Sunday, usually from noon to 4 pm.

Tickets can be purchased on board. During summer, combined museum tickets are available from the Royal Norwegian Navy Museum. Group visits can be arranged from mid-May to the end of October.

The ship has narrow passageways and changes in floor level. Visitors with accessibility requirements should contact the operator before visiting. Check current opening hours, admission prices and guided tour bookings.

 

Galleri Verftsporten

Galleri Verftsporten is an art and craft gallery at historic Karljohansvern in Horten, housed in the former main gateway to the Royal Norwegian Navy's shipyard. Across three floors, visitors can explore paintings, prints, ceramics, glass art and textile works. Eight resident artists and craftspeople are associated with the gallery, while visiting artists present changing exhibitions throughout the year.

Explore art across three floors
Galleri Verftsporten brings together different art forms and craft traditions under one roof. The building contains studios, workshops and exhibition spaces. Visitors can discover paintings and prints alongside ceramics, glass art and textile works. The selection changes as new guest exhibitions are introduced. Take your time exploring the three floors and discovering the different materials, techniques and artistic expressions.

The Bleken Loft – graphic art by Håkon Bleken
One of the gallery's established highlights is the Bleken Loft, featuring a sales exhibition of graphic works by Håkon Bleken. Bleken (1929–2025) was an important figure in Norwegian visual art. The exhibition provides an opportunity to explore his printmaking alongside works by artists practising in other media. It is a particularly interesting stop for visitors who enjoy graphic art.

Discover the gallery's resident artists
Galleri Verftsporten is home to a group of eight artists and craftspeople working across different disciplines. They include painters Sine Wiksen, Therese Wahl and Marit Berg, textile artist Thorild Marie Instebø, ceramic artist Laila Becher Nergård, and glass artists Jorunn Knudsen, Roar Freslo and Veronica Sørem. Several of the artists have studios or workshops in the building, making Galleri Verftsporten a meeting place for artistic practice and exhibitions.

Changing guest exhibitions
Alongside the resident artists, Galleri Verftsporten welcomes visiting artists for temporary exhibitions. The featured-artist programme brings new works and perspectives into the gallery throughout the year. What you see may therefore change from one visit to the next.
Visit Galleri Verftsporten's official website for details of current exhibitions.

Art in a historic naval setting
The gallery occupies a historic building that once served as the main gateway to the naval shipyard at Karljohansvern. The building is also associated with the history of technical education in Norway. It stands close to Horten Church, within an area known for its naval heritage, historic architecture and museums. Combine your gallery visit with a walk around Karljohansvern, or discover photography at Preus Museum and maritime history at the Royal Norwegian Navy Museum.

Plan your visit
Galleri Verftsporten is located at Nedre vei 14, 3183 Horten, Norway, in the Karljohansvern heritage area. The gallery is normally open on Sundays from 12 noon to 3 pm. Weekday visits can also be arranged in advance.

Admission to regular exhibitions is free. Artworks offered for sale are individually priced. Contact the gallery on +47 48 25 16 67 to arrange a visit outside regular hours or enquire about accessibility across the building's three floors. Find current exhibition and visitor information at galleriverftsporten.com.