Live in Karasjok

Do you want to experience an exciting and exotic municipality in the heart of Sápmi? Then you should visit Karasjok! Here you can learn more about Sami culture and history, enjoy beautiful nature and varied activities, as well as meet friendly people who speak both Norwegian and Sami. 

Karasjok municipality is a municipality in Finnmark in Norway. It is the country’s second largest municipality in area with an area of 5 464 km². The municipality borders Finland in the south and east, and in Norway to Kautokeino, Alta, Porsanger and Tana. The municipality’s administrative center and only urban area is Karasjok, which has 1 768 inhabitants as of January 1, 202112. Karasjok is an important center for Sami culture and language. About 90% of the population speaks Sami, and the municipality has both Norwegian and Sami as official languages. Karasjok houses, among other things, the Sami Parliament, Sami Upper Secondary School and Reindeer Husbandry School, Sami University College, Sami Art Center and Sami National Theater. 

Karasjok has many attractive tourist destinations, such as Sápmi Cultural Park, Sami Center for Contemporary Art, Karasjok Old Church, Karasjok New Church and Halddetoppen. The municipality also has a rich outdoor life with opportunities for fishing, hunting, skiing, dog sledding and snowmobile. Karasjok has a varied business structure, with emphasis on public sector, reindeer husbandry, trade, service and tourism. The municipality also has several private companies in areas such as construction and engineering, transport, media, consulting services and crafts. 

Karasjok has an active cultural life with several festivals and events throughout the year, such as Riddu Riđđu Festival, Sami Grand Prix, Sami Easter Festival, Karasjok Days and Christmas Market. The municipality also has several clubs and associations in sports, music, dance, theater and voluntary work. Karasjok has a well-developed school and kindergarten offer with 4 kindergartens, 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 upper secondary school. The municipality also has a health and care center with emergency room, nursing home, home service and mental health service. 

As you have seen, Karasjok is a municipality with many opportunities and offers for both residents and visitors. Here you can live in a multicultural environment with good quality of life, work in a dynamic business sector with many industries, as well as participate in a rich cultural life with many festivals and events. If you are looking for a place to live and stay in Finnmark, you should consider Karasjok as your first choice.