Live in Hemnes

Hemnes municipality is a municipality in Helgeland in Nordland, located on the south side of Ranfjorden and bordering Sweden in the east. The municipality has an area of 1 588.53 km² and a population of 4 553 as of 1 January 2014. Hemnes consists of five urban areas: Hemnesberget, Finneidfjord, Bjerka, Bleikvasslia and Korgen, which is the administrative center. 

Hemnes is a municipality with “creative joy between gentle sea and eternal snow”, which has a lot to offer for both residents and visitors. The municipality has a varied landscape with mountains, forests, lakes and coast, which provide good opportunities for outdoor activities, hunting and fishing. Hemnes also has a rich cultural life with festivals, events, museums, galleries and historical attractions. Some examples are Hemnesjazz, Korgenfestivalen, Okstindan nature and culture park, Hemnes museum and Galleri Hjerterom. 

Hemnes has a diverse economy with both public and private sector. The municipality has among other things agriculture, forestry, fish farming, industry, trade, service and tourism as important industries. Hemnes also has a well-developed infrastructure with road, railway, airport and port. The municipality also has a good offer in education and family with several schools and kindergartens. 

Hemnes is a municipality that invests in the future and wants to attract new residents. The municipality has vacant plots, jobs and a good local community. If you want to live in a municipality with nature, culture and creative joy, Hemnes can be a good choice for you.