The Newcomers Guide

Brattvåg (mainland)

Brattvåg Legekontor

Strandgata 40
6270 Brattvåg

Phone: (+47) 46 80 78 30

Tennfjord (mainland)

Vatne legekontor

Trolldalssletta 2
6264 Tennfjord

Phone: (+47) 90 99 12 05

Pharmacy

Brattvåg (mainland)

Boots Apotek Brattvåg

Strandgata 40
6270 Brattvåg

Phone: (+47) 70 20 79 70

Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00 Sat: 10:00–15:00 Sun: closed

Emergency Numbers

113 Medical

112 Police

110 Fire

Education and Childcare

Kindergartens

Haramsøya

Haramsøy barnehage

Public kindergarten, age 1–5

Barnehagevegen 66
6290 Haramsøy

Phone: (+47) 90 19 35 50

Flemsøy/Skuløya (Longva)

Haramsøy barnehage, division Longva

Public kindergarten, age 1–5

Øvstevegen 212
6293 Longva

Phone: (+47) 90 92 08 17

For more information, prices and application forms, see the kindergarten info site of the municipality of Haram.

Primary and Secondary School

Haramsøya

Haramsøy skule

Haramsøy skule is a combined primary and secondary public school located in Austnes on Haramsøya. The school features a spacious and beautiful outdoor area, and the Nordøyhallen sports hall is adjacent to the building.

Skulebakken 21
6290 Haramsøy

Phone: (+47) 70 20 92 40

SFO: the school offers SFO, after-school care. It is a program in Norway designed for children in primary school (Grades 1–4) to offer care and activities outside regular school hours.

For more information, prices and application forms, see the school info site of the municipality of Haram.

High School

Brattvåg (mainland)

Haram vidaregåande skule

Skuleråsa 10
6270 Brattvåg

Phone: (+47) 71 28 17 00

Daily Life and Services

Shops and Businesses

The islands of Nordøyane has a range of shops, including grocery stores and specialty stores for local produce.

Fjørtofta

Grocery store

Coop Marked Fjørtoft

Fjørtoftvegen 214, 6294 Fjørtoft

Flemsøya/Skuløya

Grocery store

Coop Prix Longva

Kvernhusvegen 2, 6293 Longva

Haramsøya

Grocery store

Coop Prix Haramsøy

Ullavegen 114, 6290 Haramsøy

Hardware store

N.L. Austnes AS

Larsnilsvegen 41, 6290 Haramsøy

Harøya / Finnøya

Grocery store

Bunnpris Harøy

Vassbekkvegen 7, 6487 Harøy

Grocery store

Coop Prix Harøy

Austrevegen 2-4, 6487 Harøy

Lepsøya

Grocery store

Joker Lepsøy

Lepsøyvegen 57, 6292 Kjerstad

Public Transport & Roads

Public transport includes bus and ferry services operated by FRAM, owned by Møre and Romsdal county. Timetables and the digital journey planner are available here.

Waste & Recycling

Recycling and waste collection follow a specific schedule. Visit the local waste management Attvin for guidelines on sorting and pickup dates.

Community and Culture

Local Organizations

Getting involved in local groups is a great way to meet people! Be a part of the community of Nordøyane, you have a lot to choose from. And remember, the activities here are for all the people of Nordøyane, they’re not limited to each island.

Fjørtofta

Fjørtoft Veteranbilforening

Veteran cars

Flemsøy/Skuløya

Ungdomslaget FRAM

A very active youth club, doing a lot of theatre for both kids, youth and adults – plus much more!

Seaside Custom (SSC)

A motor club that nurtures a passion for motorsports and the social community around all types of motor vehicles. The club aims to be open and inclusive for everyone, and seeks to be a gathering place for motor enthusiasts in Nordøyane and the surrounding areas. The clubhouse in located in Rogne, at Flemsøy/Skuløy.

Four actors on stage during a theatre performance at Ungdomslaget FRAM on Flemsøya in Nordøyane — The theatre plays are of high quality! Photo: Kenneth Slyngstad

Haramsøya

Nordøyane Idrettslag

The sports club of Nordøyane – the place to be if you like football, cross-country skiing, hiking and much more

Haramsøy Nordøy fotballklubb

Football club

Kor For Oss

This mixed choir has members from all over Nordøyane, and has around 30 active singers from all age groups. Their repertoire is highly diverse, spanning both sacred and secular music – from gospel, film music, and country to ’70s hits.

Nordøyane Storband

This amateur big band features musicians from all the islands of Nordøyane.

KRIK Nordøyane

KRIK is a sports youth club from 8th grade and up. Gatherings are held at Nordøy Grendahus approximately every four weeks.

Barnehagevegen 48, 6290 Haramsøy

Ullaholm Båtlag

Båtlaget is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the oak boat Ullaholm, built in 1936. Anyone can become a member, and the organization aims to be a meeting place for people across the region. Ullaholm Båtlag is committed to keeping traditional craftsmanship alive and teaching children and young people the values of good seamanship.

Classic American muscle cars from Seaside Custom driving on Nordøyvegen with mountains in the background — Nice ride! Photo: Kenneth Slyngstad

Harøya / Finnøya

Harøy Bogeskytarlag

An active archery club at Harøya.

Harøy Idrettslag

Has over 300 members and a wide range of activities. From football, fitness gym, climbing, workout groups for all ages, aerobic, tabata and more. Oh, and a big stadion for track, football and athletics! And that’s only the outdoor version. The indoor hall IP Huse hallen has a huge climbing wall, and a big artificial turf field.

Harøy IL Harøy Stadion IP Huse hallen Football Climbing Discgolf

Håp i Havet

A swimming facility with perhaps the best view in all of Norway! Soak in the warm pool while taking in sunsets –or dramatic storms– through the panoramic windows. In addition to a main pool, you’ll find a massage station, a kids’ pool, a fitness room, sauna, steam bath, and tanning beds. Ahhh...

MAKS Harøy

Offers free rentals of sea kayaks with safety equipment, as well as other outdoor gear. And you’ll hardly believe it, but it’s all for free!