Why live in Egersund?

Living well in the Egersund Region

The Egersund Region, including the charming town of Egersund itself, offers a central hub with excellent bus and train connections. Live, work, and thrive with all your essentials right at your doorstep.

With easy access to Stavanger Airport and well-connected train routes via Jærbanen and Sørlandsbanen to Stavanger, Kristiansand, and Oslo, getting in and out of Egersund is a breeze.

Home to approximately 15,000 residents, Eigersund is the largest of the four municipalities in the Egersund Region, with a total population of 24,000. In a region with a diverse and growing economy, there are ample work opportunities for all.

Egersund, a delightful and colorful coastal town, often referred to as the "Southern Gem" of Western Norway, is a city of rich history and tradition. Celebrating 225 years of city status in 2023, Egersund is renowned for its well-preserved wooden architecture, offering a unique blend of heritage and innovation.

Lifestyle, nature, and recreation

The Egersund Region boasts diverse natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene, and a thriving recreational environment. Enjoy numerous activities and festivals catering to all ages, from children to adults.

Here, you'll find a wide range of leisure, nature, and sports activities for people of all ages. Explore beautiful hiking trails, participate in various sports, and join local clubs and associations. The region offers a multitude of activities through local clubs, catering to both young and old.

The Egersund Region offers stunning hiking and natural areas year-round, whether you prefer gravel paths, forests, mountains, or coastal walks. There are excellent hiking trails in the mountains and scenic paths in varied landscapes. During winter, enjoy excellent skiing opportunities. 

Culture and city life

With a variety of shops, excellent dining options, and a charming city center, Egersund continues to be an attractive place to live and visit. Niche boutiques and friendly service are often highlighted by visitors as they share their reasons for shopping in Egersund. Experience a vibrant cultural scene and don't miss exciting performances and events at Egersund cinema and cultural center or take your family and friends to a museum. 

Egersund offers a rich selection of niche boutiques as well as a modern shopping centre. In the pedestrian street, you'll also find a chocolate factory offering sweet temptations. If you're not in the mood for chocolate, Egersund has a wide variety of restaurants and cafes, with many focusing on locally sourced ingredients. You can also find one of Norway's oldest breweries and soft drink factories here.

Residential areas for all tastes

There are plenty of compelling reasons to settle in the Egersund Region. You can live in the city center or a more rural setting. Finding a place to live is essential when moving to a new area. In Egersund Region, you have numerous options, whether you want to live in established neighborhoods, new housing developments, buy new land, or rent a home.

There are various types of housing and residential areas in the region, whether you prefer urban or traditional living. Egersund's city center and surrounding areas primarily consist of houses from the 1800s and the early 1900s. In Egersund Region, you'll find a wide range of options, from family-friendly neighborhoods to urban housing developments, offering traditional and modern houses, apartments, and townhouses.

Varied job opportunities

Industry plays a vital role in Egersund Region, featuring a diverse range of small and large businesses. Many of these companies are renowned and leading players in their international markets. 

Aker Solutions Egersund, a cornerstone company, specializes in mechanical fabrication for the energy and offshore industry. It is a global leader in subsea installations and is internationally recognized for delivering modules to oil platforms. 

The Egersund Region is one of Norway's largest stone and mining regions. Extensive surveys and mapping of minerals are currently underway, with very positive results. 

Egersund's favorable location and proximity to rich fishing grounds have made it a significant fishing town for several hundred years. With five fish receiving facilities and highly qualified service companies for the fishing fleet, Egersund is now one of Norway's largest, most important, and best-equipped fishing harbors.

Jobs for both

We assist in finding employment for both of you, regardless of the industry you're interested in. Whether one of you has secured a job and the other has not, the Egersund Region is here to help.

The Egersund Region has an extensive network and in-depth knowledge of various industries in the region. We can connect you with the right people in the business community. By establishing connections with companies and municipalities, you're already well on your way to finding employment, housing, and settling in.

We are committed to helping both of you find suitable employment. Please don't hesitate to contact us.