Would you like to live far away from your nearest neighbour, enjoy peace and quiet in the country side? Or do you want to live within walking distance from shops and leisure activities?
Whatever your preference, there is a place in Orkland that is just right for you and your family.
Places to live in Orkland
Get to know the quaint and charming towns and villages in Orkland.
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The little family is thriving in Orkland: – A very nice place to live!
Hanne Aakerholm (30) met her partner Simon Harila in Alta just before she planned to move home to Orkland. – He had no plans to move from Alta, but quickly realized that he had no choice if he wanted to be with me, says Hanne jokingly.
Housing
Want to build a detached house or move into an easy-care apartment? Or perhaps realizing the dream of a small farm in the countryside? Everything is possible here in Orkland.
Available housing
Find your dream home in Orkland at Finn.no.
Growing up in Orkland
You may have heard the expression “it takes a village to raise a child”? With all due, Orkland is a very nice village to choose!
We are a family-friendly municipality, with year around kindergarten admissions, practical initiatives within schools and perhaps Trøndelag’s finest arenas for sports, in addition to a number of other leisure facilities.
A good childhood lasts a lifetime, and in Orkland the conditions are well suited to give your children just that.
Kindergartens
Orkland has a total of 10 kindergartens, divided into 12 units. By clicking on the link, you will find an overview of the kindergartens in the municipality.
Schools
There are a total of ten schools in Orkland municipality. Some of them are big, others are small. By clicking on the link, you will find an overview of the primary schools in the municipality.
High schools
There are two high schools in Orkland: Orkdal high school in Evjen and Meldal high school in Løkken. In addition, Trøndelag University of Applied Sciences (THYF) Christian Thams is located in Løkken. Collectively, these schools provide a broad and varied educational offer for young people in Orkland.
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Åsne Mehli Gran (28) had to spend several years persuading her husband and Oslo native Christian Mehli Gran (32) to move to her home town. The verdict after barely six months in Orkland: A simpler everyday life with less stress and hassle.
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Hanne Aakerholm (30) met her partner Simon Harila in Alta just before she planned to move home to Orkland. – He had no plans to move from Alta, but quickly realized that he had no choice if he wanted to be with me, says Hanne jokingly.
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The organizer behind Orkland Pride could happily ascertain that the people of Orkland are very much supportive of building an even more inclusive and tolerant community.