Bjugn kommune
Alf Nebbs gate 2
7160 BJUGN
Ph: +47/72 51 95 00
Fax:+47/72 51 95 01
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Message to the municipality
Information for foreign citizens settling in Bjugn
Bjugn is a large community which faces south, overlooking the Trondheimsfjord and west to the North Sea.
Bjugn lies on the west side of Fosen Peninsula in South Trøndelag. With our wide variety of nature and cultural heritage, we are sure there is something here to interest you.
The municipality offers beautiful sceneries and a varied wildlife, perfect for all outdoor activities such as trekking, fishing, hunting etc.
Bjugn is a municipality of 384 km2 and 4550 habitants. Its neighbouring municipalities are Ørland, Åfjord and Rissa.
The city of Trondheim is about two hours travel from Botngård village centre by car – including the - 25 minute ferry ride Rørvik - Flak.
Bjugn municipality aim to assist and facilitate your visit, accommodation or stay should you need our help. Please note the following contact details.
For general inquiries:
E-mail: postmottak@bjugn.kommune.no
Ph. + 47/ 72 51 95 00
Free Internet access at the town Hall in Botngård
MAY WE HELP YOU?
Accommodation?
The municipality offers to provide housing. Choosing from accommodation in our ownership, such housing facilities are reserved for limited purposes only.
Please contact:
E-mail: postmottak@bjugn.kommune.no
Ph. + 47/ 72 51 95 00
Education – Norwegian or other?
Since September 1, 2005 all foreign citizens with a residence permit in Norway have a legal right to a formal education in Norwegian and social studies.
Migrant workers have no such legal rights. However, to the extent possible, the Municipality will assist your language education.
Should you wish to extend your former education, please contact;
E-mail: postmottak@bjugn.kommune.no
Ph. + 47/ 72 51 95 00
or
Fosen videregående skole: http://www.fosen.vgs.no/
Employment?
The NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare administration) office in Bjugn.
Ph. + 47/ 73 43 73 40
or
NAV home page
Day-care?
There are 4 municipal kindergartens in Bjugn;
- Lyngrabben barnehage, 7160 Bjugn - Ph. + 47/ 72 51 94 28
Head of section: Toril Hegvik
- Solkysten barnehage, web: http://www.solkysten.barnehageside.no/
Head of section: Ann Kristin Thunsør
Avd. Oksvoll - Ph. + 47/ 72 52 72 10
- Solkysten barnehage,
Head of section: Ann Kristin Thunsør
Avd. Sandnes - Ph. + 47/ 72 52 07 70
- Solkysten barnehage,
Head of section: Ann Kristin Thunsør
Avd. Lysøysund - Ph + 47/ 72 52 94 50
Also, there are 1 privately owned kindergarten;
- Haugtussa Barnehage, Ervika 7160 Bjugn - Ph. + 47/ 72 52 83 07.
Head of section: Ann Elisabeth Valaas
E-mail: aevalaas@broadpark.no
web: http://www.haugtussa.barnehageside.no/
Medical assistance?
• Municipal Chief Medical Officer
Bjugn has one Medical Office; in Botngård.
For any medical consultation and appointments: Ph. +47/ 72 51 99 00
EMERGENCY: Ph. +47/ 72 48 01 00
Ambulance: Ph. 113
Office hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.30 and 13.00 - 15.00
• Health Nurse: stina.skavdal@bjugn.kommune.no
Ph. +47/ 72 51 94 33
• Physiotherapist:
Inger Grethe Skogen Truls Solem
Appointment: Ph. +47/ 72519409 Appointment Ph: +47/ 72519419
• Midwife: Inger Klakken
Appointments:
- at Bjugn Medical Office + 47/ 72 51 99 00
- at Bjugn Health Care Centre + 47/ 72 51 94 31
EMERGENCIES requiring midwife, please call +47/ 72 48 01 00
• Mental health care issues: Ph. +47/ 72 51 94 14 or Ph. +47/ 72 51 94 00
Social and economic assistance or counselling?
Please contact: E-mail: nav.bjugn@nav.no
Ph +47/ 73 43 73 40
Opening hours: 09.00 – 15.00 at the City Hall. The office will also accept fixed appointments outside opening hours.
Other adjustment issues?
Police
Please note that by dialling 02800 you will be transferred to the central adminitration of you leagal district.
EMERGENCY: Ph. 112
Local police authorities: + 47/ 72 51 67 00
City Hall, 7160 Bjugn
E-mail: post.sor-trondelag@politiet.no
web: www.politiet.no
Link to Website
• There are several organisations, groups and teams in the local community with activities ranging from cultural and sporting activities to organisations promoting handicapped’ needs. For further information, please contact; E-mail: postmottak@bjugn.kommune.no Ph. +47/ 72 51 95 00
• The libraries in Bjugn offers assistance to all foreign citizens, literature in your mother tongue, and free Internet access (also wireless).
http://www.bjugn.kommune.no/sitepageview.aspx?sitePageID=1093
Other useful websites:
Norge.no
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration UDI
Ny i Norge (New in Norway)
The Directorate of Integration and Diversity IMDI
Bazar, site for linguistic minorities
Lexin , dictionaries with text and illustrations for immigrants
Translation in English: Rita E. Sundet (01.10.2008)