Live in Alstahaug

Alstahaug is a beautiful coastal municipality on the Helgeland coast, where the main island Alsta and a swarm of around 920 islands, islets, and skerries form a magnificent archipelago¹. The municipal center Sandnessjøen is located on Alsta, and the municipality has around 7,500 inhabitants.¹. On the southern side of Alsta, the majestic mountain range The Seven Sisters rises as a fairytale-like landmark, with peaks towering over a thousand meters.¹ ³.

The landscape offers great variety, from the wide and fertile coastal plain in the north of Alsta to steep mountain slopes in the southwest.¹. The many small islands create an idyllic coastal environment with unique opportunities for outdoor activities year-round. Here, you can enjoy everything from mountain hikes and island hopping to fishing, hunting, kayaking, and cycling.⁴.

Sandnessjøen serves as a vibrant regional hub, offering shopping, culture, and a wide range of services⁴. One highlight is Kulturbadet – a cultural center that includes a cinema, swimming pool, library, stage, gallery, and music school – a natural gathering place for both locals and visitors.⁴. The combination of modern amenities, an active community life, and easy access to breathtaking nature makes Alstahaug a place where people thrive and more are discovering as a great place to live.