Live in Evenes

Evenes municipality is a small, but lively municipality in Ofoten in Nordland. The municipality has around 1 350 inhabitants who live in several smaller towns and villages, including Bogen, Tårstad, Liland and Evenesmarkja. The municipality is 257 square kilometers and consists of agricultural and forest areas, long coastlines and mountain areas. Historically, Evenes has been an important transport hub between east and west in Northern Norway. 

Evenes municipality has a lot to offer for both residents and visitors. The municipality has a rich cultural heritage and an active cultural life, with among other things cultural school, library, volunteer center, cultural calendar and grant schemes for associations and organizations . The municipality also has good opportunities for outdoor activities, sports and leisure, with among other things swimming pools, hiking trails, ski trails, hunting and fishing opportunities and sports facilities. Evenes municipality also has several attractions and sights that can tempt tourists, such as Evenes church, Bogen chapel and Evenestangen fort. 

Evenes municipality is also a modern and future-oriented municipality that focuses on business development and infrastructure. The municipality has a varied business sector that consists of both public and private sector. Among the private actors one can find among other things trade, service, transport, construction and engineering, agriculture and tourism. The municipality also has a strategic location by the Ofotfjord, with proximity to Harstad/Narvik airport Evenes which is under construction to become a large airport. The municipality also has good road connections to both Harstad and Narvik via E10. 

Evenes municipality is also a good municipality to live and work in for children and young people. The municipality has two kindergartens, Evenes kindergarten and Liland kindergarten, which both offer a safe and stimulating environment for the children. The municipality also has two schools, Evenes school and Liland school, which both offer primary education from 1st to 10th grade. The schools also have after-school care, homework help, leisure activities and various activities for the students. 

Evenes municipality is therefore a municipality with many qualities and opportunities for both residents and visitors. The municipality has a beautiful nature, a rich cultural life, a varied business sector and good services for children and young people. If you are looking for a place to move to or visit in Northern Norway, you should consider Evenes municipality as a good option.