Horten is a town on the Vestfold side of the Oslofjord. It is the western end of the car ferry from Moss, across the water. It has a long naval and maritime history. Goods reach it via the Oslo route, or across on the ferry.
Most moves reach Horten by road via the Oslo route, then down the west side of the fjord. The Moss ferry is a second option for some routes. Customs is handled when your goods enter Norway.
A removal van and man, the local removal service, does not suit a move this far. A European removal to Horten goes by container, groupage or sea freight. Our international removal services cover packing, transport and customs.
The usual route is by road. The lorry drives through Sweden and over the Svinesund border. It passes the Oslo area, then runs down the west side of the fjord to Horten.
Horten is also the western end of the car ferry from Moss. For some moves, the ferry across the fjord is part of the route. The mover plans around it where it helps.
Sea freight to the harbour is another option for larger loads. Groupage is the cheapest way to move a small load. The mover weighs the choices for your address.
Naval town on the Vestfold side of the Oslofjord.
Western end of the car ferry from Moss.
Reached via the Oslo route or the ferry.
We cover all of Horten. That includes the centre and the harbour, plus Åsgårdstrand and the Borre area nearby. The wider coast is covered too.
Horten grew around the navy, and its maritime history is still part of the town. The harbour and the ferry quay are busy. Access in most of the town is good.
Nearby Åsgårdstrand is a pretty coastal spot, once a haunt of the painter Edvard Munch. Borre, with its Viking burial mounds, is close by too. The mover covers the whole area.
Housing ranges from harbour-side flats to suburban homes. Wherever you are, one matched mover delivers to the door. Tell them about access when they call. The mover sends the right vehicle.
The town has a well-known photography museum, the Preus. Day to day, though, Horten is a steady coastal town. The mover plans the run down from Oslo, or across on the ferry from Moss.
Your move to Horten can include more than transport. We match you with a mover who can add the services you need, so one team handles the lot.
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International removals to Horten need customs clearance, like anywhere in Norway. Norway is in the EEA but outside the EU customs union. So your goods are declared to Tolletaten, the Norwegian customs service, when they arrive.
Most people moving for good pay no duty or VAT. That is thanks to Transfer of Residence relief. You must have lived outside Norway for at least 12 months. You must have owned and used the goods during that time. And you must import them within one year of the move.
Norwegian VAT (MVA) is 25%, so the relief saves a lot. To declare your goods you need a Norwegian ID number. That is a D-number or a personnummer. The matched mover prepares the declaration for you.
Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Rules can change, so check before you move.
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), not the euro. It is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. A move to Horten often means sending money over. That might be for a deposit, rent or a home.
International Removals Companies is run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576. We have connected international moves since 2010. Norway has its own customs process, so route experience matters. Your enquiry goes to one vetted mover from our network. It is not a comparison site. If the first firm is busy, another in the network can step in.
Page reviewed by Darren Benjamin, International Removals Companies. Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Last updated 2026.
By road via Oslo, then down the west side of the fjord, a dedicated vehicle usually takes about one to two weeks. The Moss ferry can be part of some routes. Groupage takes longer. Customs adds a little. The matched mover confirms your dates.
Yes. Horten is the western end of the car ferry across the Oslofjord from Moss. For some moves, the ferry is part of the route. The mover plans around it where it helps the delivery.
By road via the Oslo route, then down the west side of the fjord. The Moss ferry is a second option for some routes. Sea freight to the harbour also works for larger loads. The mover picks the best fit.
Yes. Norway is outside the EU customs union, so goods are declared to Tolletaten on arrival. Most home moves pay no duty or VAT under Transfer of Residence relief. The mover handles the paperwork.
A small groupage load often starts from around £950. A full house by dedicated vehicle is more, commonly from £2,600 upward. The route you choose affects the figure. The matched mover confirms the real cost.
Moving from the UK? See our route guides: London to Norway, Manchester to Norway, Birmingham to Norway, Glasgow to Norway.
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Serving international removals, relocation and shipping from across the UK and Europe to Horten and the Vestfold coast, by road via the Oslo route or the Moss ferry, with Norwegian customs handled.