You pass, among other things, the Løvøy Chapel from the 13th century and Jesusbukta. You will then reach the swimming area and campsite.
The hiking trail around the island is sometimes rough and difficult to traverse. The trip is approx. 4 km long.
There are good parking options below Løvøykapellet and at the beach right nearby.
From Falkensten, follow the cycle and footpath along the Falkenstens road for a few hundred metres. Here the main road is crossed, and we follow Gamleveien to Kjølhaleskogen. If you cross the parking lot, you can take a walk outside the nice forest that also leads to the Reverumpa swimming pool. Out of the forest again, you have to walk between the blocks and follow the Kjølhalstien to Tordenskjoldbukta. From there you walk all the way to the water's edge to Selviken boat harbour.
The coastal path continues along the jetty, past the old Keisermarkens Brygge and Badehus from 1853 and Bromsjordet Næringsområde to Karljohansvern. If you wish, you can also take the trip out to Møringa and around Karjohansvern (approx. 4 km). Here we cross the canal and follow the canal to the footbridge in the south at Fyllinga marina. (When we walked this bridge was closed. Alternative path on the other side of the canal).
From here we walk along the harbour past Horten guest harbour, Bastøferjekaia and Strandparken to Steinsnes boat harbour. From Rørestrand, the coastal path runs along the sea and partly at the edge of the forest past RS Noatun and Borre National Park with the Borrehaugene and the Midgard Viking Centre. At Borre family camping, we follow the gravel road further south and through a beautiful forest to Åsgårdstrand. Here we enter Edvard Munch's gate, past Edvard Munch's house. Here we walk through the garden and continue along the guest harbor to the Bathing Park below the Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand.
Link to the Horten and Surroundings Tourist Association's map of the Coastal Path in Horten.
The hotel has several great conference rooms for 2 to 200 people. All meeting rooms have good daylight, equipped with modern AV equipment and the rooms have co2 meters to ensure good air. Various packages are offered for one or more day conferences. The hotel's staff are highly qualified in the field of planning and conducting meetings and conferences and they are happy to help you tailor the package that is perfect for you.
Horten Storstue is perfect for all types of companies. If you want a small company with your business associates, a large gala dinner, wedding or other private events, the hotel is ready to welcome you and your guests. They have capacity for up to 144 people for dinner in the King's Hall, as well as several rooms for smaller parties.
In the basement you will find a beer brewery, where 14 different types of beer are brewed.
Restaurant Karljohansvern
Restaurant Karljohansvern is the hotel's restaurant and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Set in historic surroundings, it welcomes both hotel guests and visitors, whether dining alone or gathering with family, friends, or colleagues. The kitchen is open from 12:00 to 20:00 every day, except Sundays when the restaurant closes at 18:00.
The menu is based on seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers and producers, with inspiration drawn from both Norwegian and French cuisine. The kitchen prepares its own stock-based sauces, and dishes vary throughout the year according to the season's available ingredients.
A seasonal three-course menu is offered daily, based on the chef’s selection. The menu also includes open sandwiches topped with prawns or beef patties, along with a selection of à la carte dishes that change throughout the year.
The wine list features wines from several of Europe's classic wine regions. The hotel's breakfast buffet is served daily from 07:30 and is open to both hotel guests and non-residents.
Garden Dining
During the summer season, guests can enjoy food and drinks in the hotel garden overlooking Karljohansvern and the fjord.
Private Events and Functions
The hotel's function rooms, Kongesalen and Biblioteket, are available for weddings, anniversaries, memorial gatherings, confirmations, private celebrations, and corporate events. The team assists with planning and arranging both small and large gatherings.
Throughout the year, the hotel also hosts a variety of themed events and experiences, including Afternoon Tea, Winemaker's Dinners, concerts, and seasonal events.
On-Site Brewery
Located in the basement of Hotell Karljohansvern, the hotel's own brewery produces a range of beers, from light pilsners to darker stouts. The beers are served in the restaurant and can be paired with dishes from the menu.
At Dal guest house you comfortably live in fully furnished apartment.
Reception-free apartment hotel. Each unit has its own patio with fantastic sun conditions throughout the day.
The restaurant has a Nordic and modern profile and offers local food from Vestfold.
The restaurant is open for lunch Monday to Friday all year and on weekends during the summer season.
Njord can offer banqueting rooms for up to 150 people.
Reservations tel. +47 416 10 643 or by email to njord@rs-noaturn.no.
360 degree view and sun from morning to evening.
Here you can find classic summer dishes.
Open every day throughout the summer.
Galleri Ask shows a diversity of artistic expressions and materials within contemporary visual arts and handicrafts.
The gallery is run by Horten municipality with an artist-led jury. Every year exhibition places are announced for the period April – October.
At Galleri Ask you get a direct encounter with contemporary art. These are often socially relevant exhibition projects that highlight the times we live in and the challenges we face.
Gallery Ask is idyllically located in the middle of the old Town Hall quarter in Åsgårdstrand, with a short distance to both the bathing area, cafes and Munch's house.
This year's program can be found on Galleri Ask's website.
In Badeparken in Åsgårdstrand, you will find a large grassy and sandy area as well as a volleyball court. It is in the immediate vicinity of Åsgårdstrand guest harbour and Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand. Badeparken has municipal toilets, a jetty with a diving board and bathing stairs, a handicap ramp and permanent grills.
The coastal path from Åsgårdstrand to Horten starts just north of the beach, so it's nice to combine a trip there with a dip in the sea.
RS Noatun has both small intimate meeting rooms and conference rooms for up to 150 people. Accommodation for 40 people.
The conference hall is located in the main building and is also a great venue for celebrations. For smaller groups the conference hall can be divided into two rooms.
In addition, RS Noatun offers a number of courses to the professional market through their Sea Rescue School, and activities for children and youth.
Restaurant Njord
The restaurant at Noatun offers daily lunch buffets with local food from Vestfold, in their nordic and modern premises.