Why live in Lund?

Lund is a municipality in southwestern Norway with green surroundings, friendly communities, and straightforward access to nature. Despite its smaller size, it provides practical services and good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Living in Lund

Life in Lund moves at a relaxed pace but still offers the essentials people need for work and family life. Moi, the municipal centre, has a train station, shops, healthcare services, and easy connections to surrounding areas. The rest of Lund is more rural, with farmland, forests, and lakes that encourage fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Families value the close-knit feel, where neighbours tend to know each other, and local events bring everyone together. This sense of community makes it easier for newcomers to settle in, and the good roads and rail lines mean commuting further afield is manageable. Lund’s scale also means less traffic and a calmer day-to-day rhythm. At the same time, the municipality’s proximity to bigger towns offers a chance of broader job prospects, so Lund strikes a balance between countryside living and practical convenience.

Places to live in Lund

Activities in Lund

• Gursligruvene og Hattesteinan: Explore historical mine workings and local geological features.
• Hellersheia – Geotur: A popular walk highlighting the area’s geological history and views.
• Lund Bygdemuseum og Kulturbank: Delve into local heritage and cultural exhibits.
• Tronåsen: Scenic routes for driving and hiking, offering sweeping views of the landscape.

Local food

Lund’s farming tradition means residents have access to fresh produce on their doorstep. Local butchers such as Moi Kjøtt and Ollestad Kjøtt AS provide meats sourced from nearby farms, while smaller outlets and cafés in Moi frequently feature these ingredients on their menus. For a sweet treat, Cecilies Conditori is a popular stop. There are also several places to pick up a pizza, with Pizzamani often highlighted as a particular favourite among locals. Other options include Lille Napoli and Pizzabakeren Moi, each offering their own take on this much-loved dish. These businesses, alongside small farm shops, help give Lund a down-to-earth food scene that showcases the best of local produce.

Study in Lund

Kindergartens

• Hammeren barnehage (Moi)
• Hovsherad barnehage
• Heskestad barnehage
  
  

Primary and lower secondary schools

• Nygård skole
• Heskestad skole
• Kiellands Minde skole 
• Lund ungdomsskole

Upper secondary schools
Most pupils attend either Dalane videregående skole in Eigersund or Flekkefjord videregående skole. Typical programmes include general academic studies and various vocational tracks, such as technical and industrial production, electrical engineering, health and social care, and restaurant and food processing.

Work in Lund

Lund offers a varied job market, reflecting the municipality’s mix of rural and small-town life. Here are some of the main industries and examples of local employers:

Manufacturing and industry
Lund is known for its window and door production, with NorDan and Gilje Door AS leading in this sector. There are also niche manufacturers like Moen Bjøllefabrikk AS, which produces livestock bells.

Construction and building services
Several companies work on everything from new builds to renovations. Examples include Bilstad bygg AS and OT Bygg, alongside specialists like Sandsmark Rørservice AS in plumbing and Handeland Antirust in rust-proofing.

Retail, hospitality, and food
Groceries and other everyday items are easy to come by, with shops such as Coop Extra Moi, Kiwi Moi, and Coop Prix Hovsherad. Local cafés and eateries like Cecilies Conditori, Lille Napoli, and Pizzabakeren Moi cater to residents and visitors. Moi Hotell AS provides accommodation and event space, while farm shops and producers such as Moi Kjøtt and Ollestad Kjøtt AS supply fresh goods.

Transport and logistics
For those interested in driving, haulage, or automotive services, businesses such as Omdal Transport AS, Sævik Transport AS, and Willy Solbjørg Transport AS are active in the area. Eik Auto-tech AS also serves the automotive sector.

Health, care, and well-being
Lund kommune is a major employer in healthcare and social services. Private practitioners include Moi Tannklinikk, Tannlege Anders Ravndal AS, and Lund fysioterapi og manuellterapi. Apotek 1 Moi offers pharmacy services, and residents also benefit from local physiotherapy and well-being centres.

Tech, telecom, and professional services
Marlink (Eik Teleport) and Telecom Sør-Vest AS drive the local telecommunications industry. Companies like Arkit AS and Kjellesvik prosjektering AS provide planning, design, and consulting services. BDO Moi offers accounting and financial expertise, and Agder Kameraovervåking AS specialises in security solutions.

This broad range of businesses means there are opportunities for varied skill sets, whether you’re looking for hands-on roles in manufacturing and farming, professional services, or positions in care and education. Many residents also commute to larger towns, taking advantage of Lund’s road and rail connections to expand their career options.