For newcomers to Norway's south coast

It starts with networks.

Moving to Agder works when you know people. Tell us what you do and how you live, and we map the associations, employers and meeting places waiting for you in seven towns along the coast.

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Kristiansand
119 287 inhabitants
University town with industry, culture and a busy harbour, and a ferry to Denmark.
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Arendal
46 603 inhabitants
Harbour town with a wooden old quarter, and Arendalsuka filling the streets every August.
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Grimstad
25 569 inhabitants
University campus, technology companies and a long sailing tradition.
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Lillesand
11 822 inhabitants
White wooden houses around a small harbour, and family life by the sea.
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Froland
6 299 inhabitants
Inland from the coast, with forests, rivers and room to breathe.
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Tvedestrand
6 430 inhabitants
Wooden houses around a sheltered bay, boats and small businesses.
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Risør
6 683 inhabitants
The white town at the eastern edge of Agder, with wooden boats, art and summer festivals.
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Population 1 January 2026, Statistics Norway.

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It starts with networks.

Move to Agder

Kristiansand

Arendal

Grimstad

Lillesand

Froland

Tvedestrand

Risør

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