Translation by APPEL-TS, Lyngdal

Lyngdal’s central location makes it a midpoint, both in terms of geography and connectivity, in the western parts of the county. The short distance to both the Kristiansand and Stavanger metropolitan areas, puts both domestic and international travel-connections within easy reach.

The public services office is pleased to offer you any pertinent information on public offerings and services. This is also where you may go for individual consultations and case processing services for the filing of various applications.

Transportation
A geographical- and travel connection hub in the western parts of the county because E39 [Route 39 of the interstate highway system of Europe] and FV 43 [County road # 43] are intersecting thoroughfares running through Lyngdal.
Multiple bus departures to Kristiansand and Stavanger
Nearest international airport – Kristiansand Airport Kjevik
Connecting train station is Snartemo – 30 min by car from downtown Lyngdal

Business Activity

From Kvavik industrial park in Lyngdal. This photo presents the new and elegant Fibo-Trespo manufacturing facility there

Lyngdal have long lasting wood-finishing and mechanical industry traditions and a substantial retail- and service sector. There are also strong growth in the areas of financial services, financial management and public services.

It is the main shopping destination in the region and a good number two in the area of tourism in Vest Agder County. Its strategic location makes Lyngdal a choice business site for new ventures.

A one-stop business resource office called “Vekst i Lyngdal” or VIL for short provides assistance for new or existing business ventures and is charged with the general management of economic development in the municipality.

Housing and Real Estate Availability

A traditional Lyngdal building, protected as a monument. Incidentally, several of Lyngdal’s residential areas offer new-home plots for sale. The town is growing and new residential zones are under development.

Lyngdal offers a variety of living accommodations whether it is central location or rustic setting you are looking for.
Low-rise condominiums, single family homes and town houses are offered for sale or rent. Local real estate brokers and homeowners themselves market a variety of property types at a range of prices.
A wide selection of lots, both ready for construction and in development, are on the market from both municipal and private agents.

Essential Contacts
W. phone numbers
Municipality of Lyngdal (+47) 38 33 40 00
Lyngdal kommune (in Norwegian)

Chief Municipal / Local Council Medical Officer (+47) 38 33 40 95
Kommunelege (in Norwegian)

The Medical Center (+47) 38 34 04 40
Legesenteret (in Norwegian)

24-hour Medical Emergency (+47) 38 39 11 00 – for life threatening emergencies dial 113
Legevakt (in Norwegian)

The Norwegian Tax Administration (Compares to the IRS in the USA) (+47) 80 08 00 00
Skatteetaten (in Norwegian)

The Norwegian Labor and Welfare Organization (Lyngdal Office) (+47) 38 53 03 00
NAV (only the acronym is used – the local office would be “NAV–Lyngdal”)

The Culture Center (+47) 38 33 40 40
Kulturhus (in Norwegian)

Lyngdal Movie Theater (+47) 38 33 40 48
Lyngdal Kino (in Norwegian)

To buy tickets by phone – dial (47) 38 33 40 47
Billettelefon (is this service called in Lyngdal)

Lyngdal Public Library (+47) 38 33 40 40
Lyngdal bibliotek (in Norwegian)

Lyngdal Public Library – Kvås Branch (+47) 38 33 40 50
Lyngdal bibliotek – Kvås filial (in Norwegian)

KINDERGARTENS
Barnehager (in Norwegian)

Lyngtua barnehage: (+47) 38 33 07 50
Nygård barnehage: (+47) 38 33 41 60
Kollevoll barnehage: (+47) 38 34 64 72
Rom gårdsbarnehage: (+47) 38 34 52 15
Sangfuglen barnehage: (+47) 38 34 60 04
Filadelfia barnehage: (+47) 38 34 54 57
Kvås korttidsbarnehage: (+47) 38 34 55 22
Eplehagen barnehage (+47) 38 34 71 18
Krokodillen familiebarnehage (+47) 97 11 07 22
Åpen barnehage: (+47) 38 33 42 80

SCHOOLS
Skoler (in Norwegian)

Berge barneskole: (+47) 38 33 42 20
Å barneskole: (+47) 38 33 44 10
Årnes skole: (+47) 38 33 42 30
Kvås skole: (+47) 38 34 77 50
Berge ungdomsskole: (+47) 38 33 42 50
Å ungdomsskole: (+47) 38 33 44 00
Lyngdal Kristne Grunnskole (+47) 38 34 70 00
KVS – Lyngdal (+47) 38 33 06 00