Live in Brønnøy

Brønnøy is located on the Helgeland coast in the southern part of Nordland and is known for its distinctive coastal landscape of fjords, islands, and mountains¹. The municipality has around 7,800 residents (2025), with Brønnøysund as its administrative centre¹. The area is also home to Torghatten—the mountain with a hole straight through it—which draws visitors from around the world¹.

Brønnøy offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities, with its coastal landscape ideal for boating, fishing, and island exploration². The surrounding mountains invite hiking, climbing, and scenic routes, making nature an integral part of both everyday life and leisure².

Brønnøy has a vibrant and diverse cultural life, supported by local organisations, volunteers, and public venues. The municipality offers a wide range of year-round activities, including concerts, sports, hiking events, and cultural gatherings driven by community engagement⁶. One of the highlights of the summer is the Rootsfestivalen in Brønnøysund, which brings together locals and visitors for several days of concerts, exhibitions, and experiences⁴.

Brønnøy Municipality offers well-developed services for children and youth, with kindergartens, primary schools, and upper secondary education³ ⁷. The municipality is also home to the Brønnøysund Register Centre—a national institution for digital administration—which provides local jobs and helps make Brønnøysund a key centre of expertise in the Helgeland region⁵.

Brønnøy has a diverse business sector, shaped by both strong traditions and innovative initiatives. Agriculture and aquaculture have deep roots and remain important, while industry, services, and tourism contribute to growth and increased activity¹. Combined with the presence of the Brønnøysund Register Centre, this gives the municipality a wide range of opportunities for development and employment.