presentation in nice for arctic race and aso organization
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Welcome to Bardu and the rural village of Setermoen
The Arctic Race of Norway- Bardu -
The municipality of Bardu covers an area of 1.040 sq. miles and has 4.072 inhabitants
Agriculture has been the main source of livelihood for generations but recent years have seen an increase in trade, industry and services. Tourism is also a growing industry
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
The Armed Forces which have been stationed in Bardusince 1898, are today the largest employer in the municipality.
Picture by Bardu Kommune/Forsvaret
Bardu gets a large proportion of its income from the sale of hydroelectricpower.
Picture by Villmarkstur AS
Several health institutions are also situated in the municipality
Picture by Viken Senter
The inhabitants of Bardu are very eager to take part in different activities in the municipality
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
Picture by Bardu Kommune
They contribute widely as volunteers in sports, music – and other aspects of cultural life
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
Our community has «produced» both World Champions and Olympic Champions on skis, mostly in Nordic Combined
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The interest for cycling has increased and we have no less than two cycling clubs in Bardu
Picture by Bjørnar Nygård
The Organization .
Project team:
The Mayor Mr. Arne Nysted
Tel +47 907 91 769e-mail [email protected]
The Chief Executive Ms. Hege Walør Fagertun
of the District Council Tel +47 951 22 422
e-mail [email protected]
The Head of the Cultural Departement Mr. Ole KrokenTel +47 993 62 977e-mail [email protected]
The Project Manager Mr. Per Åke Heimdal
Tel 482 63 770e-mail [email protected]
Technical support/security: Responsibility: water, waste disposal, electricity, guardsMr. Knut Eide Tel +47 955 52 237
e-mail [email protected]
Activities for the public/volunteers: Responsibility: cultural activities, food and drink, sales stalls, public activities before, during and after the race. Ms. Tove Haugseth Tel + 47 957 24 516
e-mail [email protected]
Media/Information: Responsibilities: Press center, the Internet, marketing
Mr. Lennarth Kvernmo Tel +47 900 36 666e-mail [email protected]
The budget for the Arctic Race of Norway in Bardu is NOK 400.000 Our website is under construction: www.arcticracebardu.no Established Facebook page: www.facebook.com/arcticraceofnorwaybardu
Bardu – The municipality of the outdoors
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Picture by Oddgeir Sagerup
Bardu – The municipality of the outdoors
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Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
Bardu offers good opportunities for outdoor-life. You may experience nature on your own or choose a guided tour both summer and winter.
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
Hiking, canoeing, bicycle-riding, dog-sledding, hunting or fishing are some of the activities on offer.
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
Picture by Villmarkstur AS
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
+35 grader 10 juli
Picture by Lennarth Kvernmo
The Polar Park, the world’s northernmost zoo for wild animals, is definitely worth a visit. A kiss from one of the wolves will be a breathtaking experience and a memory for life. Picture by Polar Park
Picture by Anders Hoffmann
Videos from Bardu
Kork
KORK Wolf camp
Anita, reunion wolfs