Live and work in Heim
Kom Heim!
Come Home!
Did you know that “Heim” means “Home” in Norwegian? Welcome Home!
Heim is a coastal municipality in southwestern Trøndelag, with about 6,100 inhabitants. Come experience the diversity of all seasons, from lush green springs and luminous summer nights, to colorful autums and white winters adorned with dancing northern lights.
Something for everyone
Heim Municipality offers a diverse range of activities and hobbies for all ages and interests. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out visitheim.no .
Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings with activities like boating, diving, hiking, cycling, and skiing. The area is perfect for hunting and fishing, providing ample opportunities to connect with nature. For those who enjoy a bit of competition, frisbee golf and shooting are popular choices.
Cultural activities are also abundant in Heim. You can join a choir or a band, participate in theater productions, or attend local music, or comedy festivals during summer.
Sports lovers have plenty of options, including football, handball, volleyball, gymnastics, and athletics. Heim's youth club is a hub of activity, providing a safe and fun environment for young people to socialize and develop new skills. The local swimming facility offers good amenities, providing a nice place for the community to enjoy swimming and aquatic activities.
Our town center
Kyrksæterøra, Heim’s vibrant town center, has many opportunities for work, shopping and leisure and is a commerce hub for the municipality. There is a growing market for locally produced food, cozy accommodations, activities for children, and cultural events.
Kyrksæterøra is home to Alti Heim, a popular shopping center that features around 15 shops, including a pharmacy, a restaurant, and a grocery store. With over 130 free parking spaces and charging stations, Alti Heim is a key point of interest in the community. You can also take a stroll down Øragata and sample a delicous treat from our local bakery or visit the library and cinema.
Surrounding the town center you will also find several larger villages and businesses within a short drive.
Business and commerce
Heim boasts a dynamic and diverse business landscape, with several leading industries. The municipality is open to new ideas, solutions, and products. The largest industries in Heim, include chemical industry, aquaculture, agriculture, construction as well as shipbuilding and repair.
Our town center, Kyrksæterøra
Home to several world-leadning businesses
Aqua Gen - developer and manufacturerer of genetic starter material, fertilized eggs and broodstock to the global aquaculture industry.
Wacker Chemicals Norway AS Holla- producer of silicon metal.
The Equinor industrial facility at Tjeldbergodden, which is the largest methanol plant in Europe, is also within a short driving distance to Heim.
In addition to industry, Heim has business activity in a wide range of sectors such as IT, traditional baked goods, food production, electrical services and accounting.
The tourism sector is dynamic and includes hospitality, restaurants, activity parks and visitor farms.
Businesses are spread throughout the municipality, both in the town center and surrounding areas.
You can find an overview of businesses in Heim at iheim.no/bedrifter.
Job opportunities
Heim Kommune offers a diverse range of permanent job opportunities across various sectors, including health care, education, industry, agriculture, and public administration. Our thriving local businesses and innovative industries are always on the lookout for skilled professionals like you.
Here are a few of the positions available in the public sector:
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For a complete overview of available positions in Heim municipality visit heim.easycruit.com .
Here are a few of the positions available in the private sector:
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For a complete overview of available positions in both the private, and public sectors visit arbeidsplassen.no .
Contact
Questions about job vacancies in the public sector
Contact Heim municipality: Leader, HR: Tore Løvstrand email: tore.lovstrand@heim.kommune.no mobil: + (47) 922 436 15
Questions about job vacancies in the privat sector?
Contact Heim Business Association Leader, HNF: Tora Vaagan Hofset email: tora@hnf.no mobil: + (47) 480 96 095
Sustainability
Sustainability efforts focusing on climate, equality, and diversity are integral to Heim’s business sector. Good examples of these types of environmental measures are promoting the use of durable materials in construction and producing biogas for the transport industry. Many businesses in Heim are certified as sustainable by Norway’s national program for environmental certification ( Miljøfyrtårn ) which is recognized by the EU and EEA .
Municipality director, Ola Morten Teigen and mayor Marit Liabø Sandvik receive documentation that Heim kommune is certified at a sustainable municipality
Housing
Whether you are looking to own or rent, Heim has a diverse housing market with something for everybody. From centrally located, modern apartments in the municipality center, to large rural properties built in classic Norwegian style.
Our local communities and neighborhoods reflect a Norwegian way of living with high levels of trust and sercurity. This trust creates a society where people feel safe and respected, contributing to a strong sense of community and cooperation.
Heim is proactive in its approach to supporting a responsive and dynamic housing market. In March 2025 Heim municipality won the Nowegian State Housing Bank's Housing Award ( Boligprisen 2025 ) for our innovative housing concepts and work to help our residents find suitable housing.
Typical rental prices for housing in Heim can vary from € 700 - € 1,400 per month. Interested in purchasing property? A typical single-family home in Heim can range from €130,000 - €300, 000. Prices are based on a currency rate of €1 = 11,69 nok. Feel free to contact our local bank ( Trøndelag Sparebank ), established in 1864, with any questions you may have regarding financing.
A muliticultural community
Heim is home to residents from all over the world. There are many opportunities to connect with other expats and norwegians, whether it be through work, education or leisure. Heim municipality has an active volunteer community and offers a wide range of clubs and assosications.
Learn Norwegian in Heim
Heim municipality offers both day and evening classes in Norwegian at our newly renovated adult education center. The education center, located in the municipality center Kyrksæterøra, provides a welcoming and supportive environment where you can thrive together with other international students from both Europe and abroad.
Our experienced language teachers will take the time to get to know you and tailor an instruction plan based on your background and education.
Migrant employees in Norway can enroll at the Adult Learning Center for a fee, but if you are recruited to Heim through Emigration Expo in the Netherlands, Heim kommune may offer you six months (300 hours) of language and cultural classes at no cost. This is because Heim kommune holds your decision to move to our municipality in high regard!
Kindergartens
Storytelling at Valsøyfjord kindergarten
Heim Municipality has multiple kindergartens and schools, as well as a high school, and adult education center. All of our kindergartens and schools are situated in scenic surroundings, within walking distance to the sea, forest, and mountains.
In Heim we believe that play and learning in these natural environments enhance the educational experience, promote outdoor activities and a strong connection to nature. Heim is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive community for all children and students.
Schools
Primary and secondary schools in Heim provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children receive a well-rounded education designed to equip them with both academic knowledge and life skills.
Our local high school offers serveral educational programs from vocational studies such as technology and industry and health and social care to preparation for higher education. You can read more about Kyrksæterøra high school on their website . You can also watch their video her: Welcome to Kyrksæterøra high school .
Photo: Kyrksæterøra high school
Travel to Heim
Trondheim airport (Værnes) offers direct flights to several europoean destinations and is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by car from Heim’s municipal center, Kyrksæterøra. Travel time to Trondheim city center is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
It is also possible to travel to Heim by buss with several departures daily to and from neighboring towns and Trondheim city center.
Video - Welcome to Heim!
An introduction to Heim Municipality
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Brochure - Heim kommune
Magical moments in Heim municipality
