Living in Farsund
In Farsund, we're lucky enough to have something going on all year round! Look forward to Capercaillie, American Festival, Farsund Folk Festival, Hilarious FUN, theatre, Christmas market, concerts, food experiences and much more.
Events and activities
Farsund Culture School
Farsund Culture School was established in 1987. The culture school is based at the multi-purpose centre Ekko in Farsund, co-located with a youth club and cinema/concert hall.
Kulturskolen offers tuition in music, dance and visual arts, among other subjects. One of the programmes is "Music Carousel", an introductory course that gives children basic skills in music and dance through play and creative expression. The purpose of the programme is to learn, experience, create and communicate cultural and artistic expressions. Schools of Music and Performing Arts are a central part of a coherent educational programme that can qualify pupils with particular interest and motivation for admission to higher education in the arts. The education should contribute to the education of children and young people, promote respect for other people's cultural affiliation, raise awareness of one's own identity, become critically reflective and develop one's own life skills.
Farsund library
The library is a meeting point for children and young people, with access to books, e-books and various events such as story times and reading sessions. The library service in Farsund municipality consists of a main library in Farsund and a branch in Borhaug. The library is run as a combination library and is thus responsible for the school library programme in addition to being a public library. The main library is part of Eilert Sundt upper secondary school, with the main entrance from Tor Hugos plass. The Borhaug branch is located in the basement of Borhaug school.
At the library you can:
- Borrow books, audiobooks, DVDs and magazines
- Read newspapers
- Order books from libraries across the country
- Using the audience PC
- Free WiFi
- Printing and copying
- Meeting place/place to be
You are responsible for what you borrow. Lost or damaged material must be replaced.
Leisure clubs
Farsund municipality has two leisure clubs: Ekko in the centre of Farsund and Shadow in Vanse.
Ekko leisure club is located in the Ekko activity centre, which also houses the culture school and cinema. Shadow is located on the ground floor of Lista ungdomsskole.
In addition, Flipside skatehall in Lista Airport and Business Park is included as part of the youth work.
Flipside skatepark
Flipside is an indoor skate centre that gives children and young people the opportunity to practice skating in a safe environment. Here you can skate in perfect conditions all year round, whether it's on a skateboard, BMX or scoot. Flipside is part of Farsund municipality's preventive youth work, and has become an impressive indoor park with a bowl, foam pit, resi pad and much more! Discover the unexplored, try the untried, hear the unheard, get to know the unknown and seize the opportunities.
2500m² are at your feet, and we look forward to seeing you in action.
BUA Farsund
At BUA Farsund you can borrow sports and outdoor equipment for free! We are located at Barbrosgate 21 on Gåseholmen (old police station). The BUA network makes it easy for you to join, or try out, new activities without having to buy equipment yourself. Why don't you join us?
Farsund volunteer centre
Whether you want to contribute as a volunteer in various areas, or appreciate social meeting places, Farsund Volunteer Centre could be for you. Here, the focus is on socialising, meaningful activities and good fellowship!
Alcoa Environmental Park
Alcoa Environmental Park is a sports park/people's park in Farsund municipality.
The park contains, among other things:
- Alocahallen, a combined multi-purpose hall and football hall,
- Sparebanken Sør Arena, football pitch with heated artificial turf
- Football pitch with grass
- FLIK's clubhouse
- Mountain bike track
The park is located in scenic surroundings at Huseby, just 3 km from the centre of Farsund. From the park you can also follow the coastal path and experience the fantastic natural area along Huseby beach, which is part of Listastrendene, and the Einarsneset nature conservation area. During the summer months, Listastrendene is a destination for swimming and beach life for both residents and visitors.
Tours in Farsund
Fantastic tours
Farsund municipality is an eldorado for hiking enthusiasts and offers varied and beautiful nature, with coastal landscapes, forests, mountains and historic cultural trails. Here you'll find everything from easy hikes to day trip cabins and beaches, to more demanding hikes along cliffs and old tracks. The terrain is varied, the trails are often well marked, and the area is suitable for walkers, families with children and experienced hikers alike. Farsund combines nature experiences with historical surroundings in a unique way.
Elongated beaches for everyone
Farsund offers some of Norway's most beautiful beaches. Bausje, Lomsesanden and Haviksanden stretch out with golden sand and plenty of space for families with children, walkers and surfers. Here you can swim, play, go for long walks at sunset or just enjoy the tranquillity of the water's edge.
Teams and organisations
Joining teams and associations when you move to a new city like Farsund can contribute to a faster and more meaningful integration. These organisations provide a great opportunity to meet new people, network and feel more at home. They can also help you develop new skills, participate in local activities and learn more about the city's culture and history. Especially in Farsund, known for its strong community involvement, teams and associations can open the doors to a rich and welcoming community.
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