Hvaler municipal district

Hvaler municipal district has 3,600 citizens scattered on four major islands with a modern road connection to the mainland. Some 100 citizens live on islands without road connection, and thus keep these small communities alive with their distinct, attractive and relaxing atmosphere. Here, life is next to Eden; birds sing, seagulls scream and the Spring comes early. No wonder Hvaler has become a major coastal resort site along the Oslofjord. Located on the Southernmost part of the Swedish border only 1.5 hrs drive from Oslo, Hvaler offers border traffic, water sports, a variety of bars, clean and healthy beaches, sunny Summers and a long-lasting romantic Sundown in the West which attracts more than 30,000 summer citizens every year - and they keep coming back.

Besides having been committed to tourism for generations, Hvaler has long traditions in coastal fishing. Indeed, prawn fishing and on shore support to the fisheries is the biggest industry today. Because we have many guests staying in their holiday houses, Hvaler local council is concentrated on the development in information technology. With a clear policy to utilise the opportunities derived from the internet, we invite guests to spend more time away from their offices, bringing with them their portables while enjoying the fresh and wild nature in the Autumn as well as the lazy Summer.

Hvaler local council has office facilities in Skjærhallen, the major village on the islands. On this web site you may access our record of correspondence and other public files, take part in discussion groups on current politics, rural planning and public service. You can download most of the application forms necessary to apply for various public services, or even a tourist map.

You may contact the local council on e-mail for tourist information. There is also a series of links to other public authorities, local media and local yellow links, giving you an idea of what Hvaler can offer.