Parking in Horten
Parking in Horten is run by Horten Municipality (Horten Parkering). The town has ordinary charged spaces (including Horten torg and Horten station), spaces with the first hour free (Bekkegata/Ollebakken by the cemetery) and two car parks – Hortenshallen (a municipal underground facility) and the Sjøsiden shopping centre (APCOA). Always follow the signs on site, and check the municipality's up-to-date price list for rates.
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- Zones
- 4
- Average price
- Check current (1st hour free at Bekkegata/Ollebakken)
- Free parking
- Yes, in places
- Apps
- EasyPark
Parking zones in Horten
Overview of paid parking zones in Horten, with price per hour, maximum time and validity.
| Zone | Area | Price | Max time | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bekkegata/Ollebakken (by the cemetery) | Central Horten | All vehicles: 1st hour free, then 15 kr/hour (check current) | See signs | Mon–Fri: 08–16 Sat: See signs Sun: See signs |
| Horten torg | Central Horten | All vehicles: 34 kr first hour, then 38 kr/hour (check current) | Max 5 hours | Mon–Fri: 08–18 Sat: See signs Sun: See signs |
| Horten harbour / Horten station | Tollbugata, Rustadbrygga and the station area | All vehicles: 28 kr/hour; at Horten station and the commuter car park also 75 kr/day, 260 kr/week and 630 kr/month | 5 hours in Horten harbour – Tollbugata; otherwise see signs | Mon–Fri: Horten harbour/Tollbugata 08–18; other spaces vary Sat: Horten harbour/Tollbugata 08–15; other spaces vary Sun: See signs |
| Hortenshallen underground car park | Strandpromenaden 29 | All vehicles: 25 kr/hour, 65 kr/day, 210 kr/week or 600 kr/month | None | Mon–Fri: Every day 06–23 Sat: Every day 06–23 Sun: Every day 06–23 |
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · Source: Horten Municipality – Parking
Resident parking
Information on resident parking in Horten is being added.
The national framework for the scheme (resident permits, who can apply) is on the residential-zone parking page.
Car parks in Horten
The largest car parks in Horten, with prices and opening hours.
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Hortenshallen parking basement
Horten kommuneMunicipal underground parking facility. 25 kr/hour, 65 kr/day, 210 kr/week or 600 kr/month.
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Sjøsiden shopping centre
APCOA150 spaces. Number-plate recognition.
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Horten motorhome park
Port of Horten28 kr/hour. 200 kr/day 1 October–15 April and 300 kr/day 16 April–30 September, excluding electricity. Maximum 72 hours. First come, first served; no reservations.
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Free parking
On-street parking in Horten is normally free in the evening, at night and on Sundays and public holidays — but the charging hours are set by the municipality and shown on the sign, so always check the signs. Car parks and garages usually charge around the clock. The most reliable free options are park-and-ride sites and time-limited parking-disc spaces.
- Bekkegata/Ollebakken by the cemetery: first hour free, then 15 kr/hour (08–16).
EV charging and parking
The municipality's price list has no EV discount – EVs and hydrogen cars pay the ordinary parking charge at the municipal spaces. The number and location of public charging bays is not specified in the price list – check the signs on site.
Electric and hydrogen cars now normally pay the ordinary charge on municipal parking. There is no national free-or-discount rule — each municipality decides for itself whether to grant an exemption (Parking Regulations § 34), and more and more charge the full price. Check locally.
The national EV rules (charging bay vs. parking space, cross-parking, why the price varies) are on the EV parking page.
Disabled parking
People with reduced mobility and a parking permit – follow the signs at the municipal spaces in Horten.
The national disabled-parking rules (what the card gives you, applying, double time) are on the disabled parking page.
Common mistakes and fines
| Offence | Amount | Type | Appeal deadline | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (low rate) | 330 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (ordinary rate, e.g. not paid / overstay) | 660 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Parking in a disabled bay without a valid card (high rate) | 990 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
Apps and payment methods
- EasyPark easypark.com — Used at public charged spaces; the rate group is shown on the machine.
Parking authority contact
- Horten kommune – Horten Parkering
- Opening hours: Visiting address: Apotekergata 12, 3187 Horten
- Municipal parking page →
Frequently asked questions
Is there free parking in central Horten?
Yes, partly. At Bekkegata/Ollebakken (by the cemetery) the first hour is free, then 15 kr/hour (08–16). Otherwise the town has ordinary charged spaces such as Horten torg and Horten station, as well as the Hortenshallen and Sjøsiden car parks. Always follow the signs where you park.
Who runs the parking in Horten?
Parking is run by Horten Municipality (Horten Parkering), with a visiting address at Apotekergata 12 in central Horten.
What does parking cost in Horten?
Exact rates vary and should be checked against the municipality's up-to-date price list. At Bekkegata/Ollebakken the first hour is free; Hortenshallen costs 25 kr/hour. You pay at the machine or with EasyPark.
Are there car parks in Horten?
Yes. Hortenshallen is a municipal underground parking facility (Strandpromenaden 29, open every day 06–23). The Sjøsiden shopping centre has an indoor car park with 150 spaces, run by APCOA with number-plate recognition.
Do EVs get a discount on parking in Horten?
No. The municipality's price list has no EV discount, so EVs and hydrogen cars pay the ordinary parking charge at the municipal spaces.