Live in Sør-Varanger

Sør-Varanger is a municipality in Troms og Finnmark county that borders Finland and Russia. The municipality has an area of about 3 967 km² and 10 156 inhabitants . Sør-Varanger is an exciting and diverse municipality with rich history, culture and nature.

Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Sør-Varanger are:

Grense Jakobselv, an idyllic village by the border with Russia with a beautiful sandy beach and a historic church.

Pasvikdalen, a unique natural area with Norway’s largest bear population, national park, wilderness center and museum.

Kirkenes, the municipal center and a hub for transport, trade and culture. Here you can experience snow hotel, ice fishing, dog sledding, king crab safari and border trade .

Sør-Varanger also has an active cultural life with several festivals and events throughout the year, such as Barents Spektakel, Kirkenesdagene, Pasvik folk festival and Oktoberfest. The municipality also has a varied offer of cinema, library, cultural school, youth club and cultural hall.

The municipality has a mixed economic structure with both public and private sector. Some of the most important industries are mining, fish farming, tourism, trade and service provision. The municipality also has a well-developed infrastructure with road, airport, port and railway .

Sør-Varanger has 11 schools and 10 kindergartens that provide a good environment for children and young people. The municipality also has a varied housing market with both municipal and private plots, houses and apartments.

Sør-Varanger is a municipality that offers many opportunities for both settlement and work. The municipality has a unique location at the border with two countries, which gives an international touch and an exciting cultural encounter. The municipality also has a beautiful nature that invites to outdoor activities and recreation. Sør-Varanger is a municipality that is worth experiencing!