Live in Skjervøy

Skjervøy municipality is an island municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, with an area of 467.9 square kilometers and 2989 inhabitants (2021). The municipality has a rich and varied cultural life, with festivals, events and historical attractions. Some examples are Tre stammers møte (Three tribes meeting), Kystfortet på Engnes (The coastal fort on Engnes), Seppalatunet (The Seppala farm) and Skjervøy church. The municipality also has many attractive tourist destinations, such as the islands of Kågen and Uløya, which are popular for mountain tours both summer and winter. Here you can experience the midnight sun, sea fishing and whale watching. 

Skjervøy municipality has a diverse economy, with fishing, aquaculture, trade, service and public sector as the main industries. The municipality also has several private companies in different sectors, such as construction, transport, tourism and culture. The municipality has good infrastructure, with road connection to the mainland via Kågsundbrua (Kågsund bridge) and Maursundtunnelen (Maursund tunnel). There is also ferry connection to Arnøya and Laukøya. Skjervøy has an airport on Arnøya, with daily departures to Tromsø. The municipality also has fast boat and coastal express stops. 

Skjervøy municipality has a good offer for children and young people, with four kindergartens, two primary schools, one secondary school and one high school. There are also several leisure activities for youth in the municipality, such as cinema, cultural center, sports club and youth club. 

Skjervøy municipality is a great place to live and work, with beautiful nature, exciting culture and a lively local community. Welcome to Skjervøy!