Live in Rana

Rana municipality is an exciting place to live and work. With its location by the Ranfjord and the border to Sweden, it offers many opportunities for nature, culture and business. In this article, we will take a closer look at what Rana has to offer its residents and visitors. 

Rana is a large and diverse municipality in Nordland county, with over 26,000 inhabitants. It has a rich industrial history, especially in iron ore and metallurgy. The municipal coat of arms symbolizes the forests and fields (green) and the municipality’s wealth of minerals (yellow). Rana also has a varied business sector, with trade, service, transport, health, education and public administration among others. The private sector consists of many small and medium-sized businesses in different industries. 

Rana is an attractive tourist destination, with many natural attractions such as Svartisen, Saltfjellet, Marmorslottet and the Arctic Circle . There are also many activities such as rafting, fishing, cycling, skiing and dog sledding. Rana has a rich cultural life, with Nordland Theater, Rana Library, Rana Municipal Cinema and Moheia Bath and Leisure Park among others. There are also several festivals and events throughout the year, such as Rana Yoga Festival, Winter Light Festival, Blues in Hell and Rock Against Drugs . 

Rana has a good education offer, with 18 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and Nord University. There are also 24 kindergartens in the municipality. 

As we have seen, Rana municipality is a large and varied municipality with a lot to offer. Whether you are interested in industrial history, natural experiences, cultural offers or education, you will find something that suits you in Rana.