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Studies

A wide range of exciting educational opportunities gives you the conditions to succeed.

Work

A competent and forward-looking business community offers you unique career opportunities.

Establishing and investing

World-class clusters, business areas and entrepreneurial spirit make the Kristiansand region an attractive place to establish a business.

Living and living

Southern idyll, unique living qualities and short distances give you the opportunity to live the life you want to live.

About us

The Department of Commerce in Kristiansand is responsible for Kristiansand Municipality's business work. We are the business community's gateway to the municipality and will facilitate value creation and growth in the Kristiansand region. Read more about us and our work here!

About offshore wind

The Norwegian government has great ambitions for offshore wind power on the Norwegian continental shelf, and has opened the Southern North Sea 2 and Utsira North areas for development. This provides exciting opportunities for Kristiansand and Agder. Read more here!

14.02.25

Agder joins forces in hydrogen – aiming for EU support

13.02.25

Find your dream job in Southern Norway in February

13.11.24

Bernt Jørgen Stray becomes new business manager

Relocation Agder

Relocation Agder assists companies in the region with the relocation process to Norway for new international employees and their families. Want to know more about our services? Read more here!

The renewables region

The municipalities in the Kristiansand region are a powerful engine for regional development in Southern Norway. The value creation strategy is based on the region's positive development with an ambitious vision: The region is the country's leading renewable region.