Live in Porsanger

Porsanger municipality is an exciting and diverse municipality in the middle of Finnmark, with good opportunities for growth and development. The municipality is the third largest in the country in area, with 4 639 km² , and has about 4 000 inhabitants . Porsanger is a trilingual municipality, with Norwegian, Sami and Kven as officially recognized languages. 

Porsanger has a rich natural and cultural history, with many sights and attractions for both residents and visitors. Some of these are: 

• Stabbursdalen National Park, which is Norway’s northernmost pine forest and a paradise for outdoor activities. 
• Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum, which conveys knowledge about nature, culture and history in Porsanger. 
• Porsanger Museum, which has exhibitions about Sami, Kven and Norwegian culture in the area. 
• Porsanger Fjord, which is Norway’s fourth longest fjord and an important fishing and bird area. 

• Lakselva, which is one of the country’s best salmon rivers and a popular destination for sport fishermen. 

Porsanger also has an active cultural life, with several festivals and events throughout the year. Some of these are: 

• Riddu Riđđu Festival, which is an international indigenous festival that takes place every year in July in Kåfjord. 
• Porsanger Festival, which is a cultural festival that takes place every year in June in Lakselv. 
• Sami Week, which is a week with various activities and events related to Sami culture in February in Lakselv. 

• Kven Week, which is a week with various activities and events related to Kven culture in September in Lakselv. 

Porsanger also has a varied business sector, with both public and private sector. The municipality is host municipality for a defense under construction, which provides many job opportunities and ripple effects for the local community. Other important industries are agriculture, reindeer husbandry, fishing, tourism, trade and service. The municipality also has several small businesses in different sectors, which contribute to innovation and value creation. 

Porsanger has a good infrastructure, with road, air and boat connections to the rest of the country. The municipality also has several schools and kindergartens, which provide a good offer for children and young people . Porsanger also has a varied offer of sports and leisure activities, as well as health services and care services for the inhabitants . 

Porsanger municipality is therefore a great place to live and work, with many opportunities for both personal and professional development. The municipality has a unique natural and cultural wealth, as well as a lively local community with engaged inhabitants. Welcome to Porsanger!