Bekkarfjord

Bekkarfjord is a tiny beauty, far up north. The village is the home of the world’s northernmost dairy farm, the county’s largest hen farm and of course – fishing is big. Great local food produced under the magical northern lights. Not bad for a place with 16 inhabitants!

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-Almost everyone that comes to visit Bekkarfjord, express the more or less the same thing. They feel like they've stumbled upon an oasis, Lise Kaldahl Skreddernes says with a smile. She is the owner of the dairy farm.

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The road to Bekkarfjord is called “the Panorama road” by the locals. The view is breathtaking, down towards the fjord and the stoic mountains. As you drive down to the village, you’ll pass forested slopes, bare mountain plateaus, and fishing lakes. In short – kind of great for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

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-What I cherish most about living here is our close and harmonious connection with nature. Our days are intertwined with the elements, whether they bring us good or challenging days. It instills in us a sense of independence, I suppose. That, to me, is the true beauty of living here, Lise says.

-This is certainly not the place to live if your main interests are things like shopping or theatre, Lise chuckles.

-That being said, it’s a great place if you are an outdoor enthusiast. For me, it’s fantastic to hike and enjoy the nature here – every season has its charm. We pick blueberries, many like to hunt and fish. The distance between the shore and the mountain is short, and there is always new things to explore.

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Bekkarfjord is a part of Lebesby municipality, and the local authorities can offer big savings for its residents. According to their website, a family of four can save 200 000 Norwegian kroner annually by living in Lebesby. Here are some examples that applies to a family of four, including two adults with student loans, one preschool child, and one school-age child.

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- Reduction of student loans for two adults up to 60,000 kr.

- Finnmark tax deduction, depending on income. We estimate around 50,000 kr for two working adults.

- Cheaper electricity, which can vary significantly but let's estimate around 12,000 kr per year.

- Lower rent compared to city municipalities; we estimate conservatively at 40,000 kr per year.

- Free preschool for one child, 28,000 kr per year.

- The municipality provides free school lunches for one child, 3,000 kr per year.

- The municipality offers free movie screenings (approximately 10 per year), 4,000 kr for a family.

- Reduced membership fees for sports clubs, saving 4,000 kr.

- The municipality has a free swimming pool for school-age children (10-16 years old), saving 2,000 kr.

- Lower prices at the sports hall gym compared to commercial gyms, saving 1,500 kr.

- Free time at the sports hall for youth, saving 2,000 kr per year.

- Free children's time at the sports hall, saving 2,000 kr per year.

- Many activities organized by sports clubs and festivals, saving 4,000 kr for the whole family.

(Source: Lebesby municipality)

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Undoubtedly, there are several perks for the people in this corner of the world. The friendly neighbourhood of Bekkarfjord wouldn’t mind a couple of newcomers into the village!

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Bekkarfjord – Wikipedia
Lebesby kommune
Lebesby – Wikipedia