Live in Steigen

Steigen municipality is a gem in Nordland county, with beautiful nature, rich cultural life and diverse business sector. The municipality is located in Salten, facing the Vestfjord north of Bodø, and has about 2500 inhabitants . Here you can experience everything from historical monuments like Batterie Dietl on Engeløya, to spectacular mountain peaks like Steigtind and Helldalisen. Steigen also has an active festival and event scene, with Steigen Sagaspill, Steigen Rock and Steigen Vertshus as some of the highlights.

Steigen is a typical primary industry municipality, with agriculture, fishing and aquaculture as important industries. But the municipality also has a diverse private sector, with tourism, trade, service and crafts among others. The municipality has good infrastructure, with road connection to E6 via Sørfold and ferry connection to Bodø via Lødingen. Steigen also has a well-developed school and kindergarten offer, with five kindergartens and four schools.

If you want to move to Steigen municipality, you will have a good life in a pleasant and inclusive local community. You will also have access to a varied outdoor life, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, paddling, fishing and hunting. Steigen is a municipality that focuses on development and growth, and that welcomes new residents.