Live in Dyrøy

Dyrøy municipality is a gem in Troms and Finnmark that offers beautiful nature, rich cultural life and exciting business. The municipality has about 1050 inhabitants who live in the two villages of Brøstadbotn and Dyrøyhamn. The municipality has an area of 253 square kilometers and borders Sørreisa, Salangen and Senja. 

Dyrøy municipality has many attractions for both residents and visitors. You can experience history and culture at Dyrøy local museum, which has an old farmstead and memories from the fisherman farmer’s life. You can also participate in various festivals and events organized by voluntary associations. Some examples are Dyrøyseminaret, Dyrøyfestivalen, Dyrøyrock and Dyrøymaraton. You can also enjoy nature and outdoor activities in the municipality, which has great hiking opportunities, fishing lakes, hunting grounds and ski trails. 

Dyrøy municipality has a varied business sector that consists of both public and private sector. The municipality has among other things a large aquaculture industry, a mechanical industry, an electronics industry, a wood products factory, a café, a hairdresser and a grocery store. The municipality also has a restructuring program that works to create an attractive local community in growth. 

Dyrøy municipality has good infrastructure and public services. The municipality has road connection to E6 via county road 86, and fast boat connection to Finnsnes and Harstad. The municipality also has an airport on Andenes which is about 90 km away. The municipality has a health center, a nursing home, a volunteer center, a library, a cultural school, a youth club and a congregation . The municipality also has two schools (Dyrøy school and Nordavindshagen school) and two kindergartens (Brøstadbotn kindergarten and Dyrøyhamn kindergarten). 

Dyrøy municipality is a great place to live and work for anyone who wants to be part of an active and inclusive local community. The municipality has something for everyone, whether you like nature, culture or business.