Explore our Region

We wanted an adventure

Rachel Duncan came to Norway for the first time in 2019. Three years later, she moved here with her husband. “Work-life balance is very important to the Norwegians. Back home, we say it´s important, but people rarely live that way,” Rachel says.

To live close to nature

Milosz Mazur from Poland has an interesting job in the Norwegian tech company AutoStore in Vats. However, it was the nature and mountains that brought him here. “I bring my backpack everywhere, always ready for a hike!”

Work-life balance

Marijn and Arjan van den Akker moved to Haugesund from The Netherlands, after discovering the region at the Emigration Expo. The Norwegian work-life balance made them decide to stay.

Came for the orchestra - stayed for the culture

Stavanger Symphony Orchestra brought both Vicent Montalt Ros and Maja Vagner to the city of Stavanger. The high quality of the orchestra, a secure way of living and the good environment made them choose to stay.

Giving my children access to the Norwegian school system

At my job as an operator at Rekefjord Stone, I am loading ships with stone and contributing to maintenance. I am learning Norwegian, getting to know people, and experiencing the Norwegian work culture – and I really like it

To live in a country that believes in freedom and democracy.

Associate Professor and teacher at UiS (University of Stavanger), Damiano Rotondo, has left Francavilla Fontana in the south of Italy – because he loves the sound of the Norwegians. And quite a few other things, too.

To change my way of life

Jie Gao (35) has been in Norway for almost three years working in the battery cell industry at the company Beyonder. He worked in the same industry in China, and has experience in electricity, battery production and energy storage systems

To live in a better place

They didn´t know anything about salmon or salmon farming when they came to Norway. Now, they both work in the industry at Tytlandsvik Aqua, in Hjelmeland.

More stability

Venezuelan Aleyne lives in Stavanger with her husband Carlos and their twins Alejandro and Victoria (9). Aleyne works as a designer in a company with around 50 employees, while her husband works as a consultant in IT.

Building sustainable communities

I wanted to contribute to developing the region where I grew up. It is an honor to lead such an important and interesting company as Haugaland Kraft.

Peace, balance and a job

My journey to Stavanger started alongside my husband, maintaining my role with a US company. But Stavanger's beauty and perfect work-life blend quickly appealed to me, leading me to a local role at Frei where I get to do fun thing like creating this website.

Stavanger

The Stavanger Region, Norway's third-largest city area with over 300,000 residents, is recognized for its dynamic economy and status as the fastest-growing region in the country. It provides a desirable quality of life and ample employment opportunities, fueling its population growth. Known for its quick access to work, nature, and amenities, the region is dubbed "The 20-minute region" and hosts numerous international firms, highlighting its pivotal role in the energy sector. Stavanger and Sandnes were awarded the title of European Capital of Culture in 2008, showcasing the area's cultural depth.