Live in Sørreisa

Sørreisa municipality – a good place to live and work Sørreisa municipality is a small, but lively municipality in Troms and Finnmark county. The municipality has about 3400 inhabitants who live in a varied and beautiful landscape, surrounded by fjord, river, lake and mountain. Sørreisa has a central location in Mid-Troms, with a short distance to both Senja, Finnsnes and Bardufoss. The municipality has a rich cultural life, an active business sector and good public services.

Sørreisa is a municipality with history and tradition, but also with future and development. The municipality was established in 1925, when it was separated from Tranøy. Sørreisa has been influenced by agriculture, fishing and industry, but also has room for new businesses and innovation. The municipality has a varied business sector, with both public and private sector. Among the private companies you can find Sørreisa Mekaniske Verksted, Sørreisa Betongbygg, Sørreisa Bilservice and Sørreisa Bakeri.

Sørreisa is a municipality with culture and leisure, but also with learning and care. The municipality has a well-developed school and kindergarten offer, with four kindergartens and three schools. The municipality also has a modern care center, a doctor’s office and a NAV office. Sørreisa has a great cultural center, which is used for concerts, theater, meetings and courses. The municipality also has a cultural school, which offers education in music, dance, drama and art. Sørreisa has an active sports environment, with several sports clubs and facilities. Sørreisa also has several festivals and events throughout the year, such as Kulturuka in March.

Sørreisa is a municipality with nature and experiences, but also with cohesion and community. The municipality has many opportunities for outdoor activities, both summer and winter. You can fish in Reisafjorden or Reisvatnet, ski in Skøelvdalen or Rabbåsdalen, or hike in the mountains. Sørreisa also has several sights and attractions, such as Reisafossen, Northern Norway’s largest waterfall, or Reisadalen national park. Sørreisa has a good local community, with engaged inhabitants, voluntary organizations and associations.

Sørreisa municipality is a good place to live and work because it has something for everyone. Whether you are interested in history or future, business or culture, nature or society, you will find something that suits you in Sørreisa. The municipality is small enough to be clear and safe, but big enough to be diverse and exciting. Sørreisa is a municipality that wants to take care of its inhabitants, but also to attract new ones. Sørreisa is a municipality that wants to grow and develop together with you.