Live in Meløy

Meløy municipality is a gem on the Helgeland coast in Nordland county. With fjords, mountains, islands and the Svartisen glacier as its closest neighbor, Meløy is a place with many opportunities for outdoor activities, culture and business. The municipality has 6247 inhabitants who live in different villages, including Ørnes which is the municipal center and Glomfjord which has one of Nordland’s largest industrial parks. Meløy has a long and exciting history, which can be seen in cultural monuments such as rock carvings, stone age settlements, medieval churches and war memorials. The municipality also has a rich animal and plant life, including moose, deer, otter, seal, sea eagle and puffin. 

Meløy is an attractive destination for both locals and visitors. Some of the most popular tourist destinations are Svartisen, Norway’s second largest glacier, Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current, Glomfjord Industrial Park, one of Nordland’s largest industrial parks, and Engabreen, a glacier arm of Svartisen that ends in Holandsfjorden. Meløy also has good infrastructure, with road, boat and air connections to the rest of the country. County road 17 runs through the entire municipality and connects it with neighboring municipalities. Hurtigruten stops at Ørnes every day on its way between Bergen and Kirkenes. Bodø airport is the closest airport to Meløy municipality. 

Meløy is a great place to live and work for people of all ages. The municipality has a varied offer of schools and kindergartens, as well as an active cultural life with festivals, events and associations. The business sector in Meløy is composed of both public and private sector, with emphasis on industry, fishing, agriculture and tourism. Meløy is a municipality that focuses on sustainable development and innovation. 

If you want to move to Meløy municipality, you will not regret it. You will experience a scenic place with many opportunities to develop yourself both professionally and personally. You will also become part of an inclusive and friendly local community that welcomes you. Meløy municipality is a place you can enjoy!