Live in Vågan

Vågan municipality is a gem in Lofoten, with beautiful nature, rich cultural life and exciting business. The municipality has about 10,000 inhabitants, and consists of over 800 islands, islets and skerries. Here you will find everything from idyllic fishing villages like Henningsvær and Skrova, to modern urban life in Svolvær, which is the municipality’s only city and administrative center. 

Vågan municipality has many attractions and activities for both residents and visitors. You can experience spectacular natural wonders such as Trollfjorden, Svolværgeita, Lofoten Aquarium and Lofoten War Memorial Museum. You can also enjoy art and culture in Lofoten Cultural House, Galleri Espolin, Vågan Church (Lofoten Cathedral) and Magic Ice. If you love festivals and events, you can participate in among others Lofoten International Literature Festival, Svolvær Live, Codstock, Skreifestivalen and Lofoten Triathlon. 

Vågan municipality has a varied infrastructure, with road, boat and air connections to the rest of the country. The municipality also has a well-developed health and care service, with among other things hospital, emergency room, nursing home and home service. The municipality also has a good education offer, with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and several kindergartens. 

Vågan municipality has a diverse business sector, with both public and private sector. Tourism is an important industry in the municipality, which contributes to jobs, value creation and well-being. The municipality also has a strong fishing and aquaculture industry, which utilizes the rich natural resources in the sea. In addition, the municipality has a number of small and large businesses in trade, service, industry, construction, art and culture. 

Vågan municipality is a great place to live and work in. Here you get the best of both city and country, with a varied offer of housing, workplaces, leisure activities and cultural offers. You also get to be part of a living local community, with engaged residents who care about each other and the surroundings. Vågan municipality welcomes you to become part of this community!