Presentation in Nice for Arctic Race and ASO organization

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

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Picture by Bardu Kommune

They contribute widely as volunteers in sports, music – and other aspects of cultural life

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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

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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