Ådne Stuve Hegstad (29)
Place of residence: Orkanger
Profession: Children’s Advisor
1. Why do you live where you live?
– I live in Orkanger because I really liked living here when I was growing up. Both my family and many of my friends live either in Orkanger or in the surrounding area, which is very nice! In addition, it is nice to live in Nerøra considering the distance to work and sports arenas, as I spend a lot time as a soccer coach. I can walk or ride my bike there all year around.
2. What is your favorite thing about living in Orkland?
– What I like best about living here are all the nice people I know. I also like that Orkanger has nearly all facilities within a short distance. I really enjoy spending time in the Idrettsparken – so many soccer fields in one place makes my soccer loving heart very happy! In addition, nature and hiking trails is close by, which is positive. It is also a short drive to Trondheim if you want to do something you don’t have the opportunity to do in Orkland.
3. What is your go-to activity in Orkland on a Saturday without plans?
– On a Saturday without plans, I like to do an activity in the morning, for example a hike outdoors, bowling or a swim in Orklandbadet. I usually spend the afternoon with friends and we watch soccer games together.
Stine Marie Helgeton (29)
Place of residence: Løkken Verk
Profession: Child’s Protection Educator
1. Why do you live where you live?
– I was born and raised in Løkken, and we built a house here in 2017. I have my closest family here on my father’s side, and enjoy living here.
2. What is your favorite thing about living in Orkland?
– I like that we have most things nearby. On the one hand, I like the city centre, shopping malls, cafes and restaurants, but what I like most is nature and hiking opportunities both in the forest and in the mountains – summer and winter. There are several great ski slopes here in the winter. We also plan to build a house on my husband’s home farm in Vuttudalen. Orkland has a lot to offer!
3. What is your go-to activity in Orland on a Saturday without plans?
– Then I’ll go on a trip, either in the mountains or in the forest. We also have a cottage in Orkland, and spend a lot of our free time there.
Ingrid Hoff (31)
Place of residence: Evjen
Profession: Kindergarten teacher
1. Why do you live where you live?
– I grew up in Evjen and thought that it as a nice place to grow up. When my partner and I, who is from Fannrem, were expecting our first child, a terraced house appeared close to my childhood home, so we jumped at the chance. We later moved to a detached house in the same neighborhood, and will probably live here for a long time. It is central, with shops, nursery school, school, bus stops and sports facilities within walking distance, which is important to me.
2. What is your favorite thing about living in Orkland?
– What I like most about living in Orkland is that my family and many of my friends live here. In addition, I like all the opportunities we have here in terms of sports, activities and outdoor life. We have every thing we need to enjoy an active lifestyle.
3. What is your go-to activity in Orkland on a Saturday without plans?
– On a Saturday without plans, I like to take with my one-year-old (youngest daughter) for a walk in the stroller. We enjoy walking in areas such as Bakkan, Vannspeilet and Orklaparken. Afterwards, I like to send my partner and the children to Orklandbadet, while my girlfriends and I have lunch at Solrun’s Heimlaga in the city centre. In the winter, we like to take the kids to go sledding or skiing in Ulvåsen or Knyken. A visit to the library is also very popular with the children, so if we have time we are happy to pop in there for a trip as well. There is always something to do!
Silje Oddli Skinstad (28)
Place of residence: Orkanger
Profession: Self employed/looking for work
1. Why do you live where you live?
– We chose to live in the center of Orkanger largely because everything you need is nearby. When you don’t drive, it’s nice to have everything within walking distance.
2. What is your favorite thing about living in Orkland?
– The best thing about living in Orkland is that family and friends are nearby. And if you’re bored, there’s a lot you can do. There are many great hiking opportunities, art and cultural experiences and a water park and climbing hall.
3. What is your go-to activity in Orkland on a Saturday without plans?
– A Saturday without plans is spent on strolles around Vannspeilet, swimming in Orklandbadet or having lunch with family and friends at one of the nice cafes and restaurants we have in the city centre.
Marthe Skjerve Ysland (29)
Place of residence: Lensvik
Profession: Kindergarten teacher
1. Why do you live where you live?
– I grew up in Lensvik and have always liked it here. So the choice was easy when I had to settle down permanently. The short distance to Trondheim is also a big advantage.
2. What is your favorite thing about living in Orkland?
– I very much enjoy the outdoors, and the fact that we have so many wonderful and varied hiking destinations in Orkland. I also feel very safe and well looked after here.
3. What is your go-to activity in Orkland on a Saturday without plans?
– My favorite thing to do on a Saturday is to go on different hikes, both in the forest and the mountains. The hikinhgdestination is often in Orkland, which means that I get to explore new areas and find new hiking gems in my own home municipality.
Eskil Fagerli Larsen (30)
Place of residence: Orkanger
Profession: Carpenter/self employed
1. Why do you live where you live?
– I was born and raised in Orkanger. I have chosen to settle down here because of family and friends.
2. What is your favorite thing about living in Orkland?
– What I like most about living here are the good service facilities, the focus on industry and business, and at the same time that it is close to Trondheim.
3. What is your go-to activity in Orkland on a Saturday without plans?
– If I don’t have any plans, I’m usually at home with some project in the house.
