Norberg
Norberg is a mining municipality and forms the centre of one of the country’s oldest mining areas. The municipality comprises the chief town of Norberg together with Kärrgruvan and Karbenning and a number of other small mining towns.
Facts about the municipality
Population numbers
5715
Size by area
448 km²
The municipality is located in the northern part of Västmanland and shares borders with Fagersta, Sala and Dalarna (Smedjebacken, Hedemora and Avesta). The varied landscape is dominated by forests and agriculture and there are many lakes. 80% of the population lives in urban areas.
Housing
You'll find here both municipal and private housing. You can find vacant flats and contact details for landlords on Norberg municipality's website.
Language groups in the locality
In addition to Swedish, you'll here Arabic, Tigrinya, Somalian and Dari, amongst other languages, spoken in Norberg. The language groups vary due to immigration and emigration.
Associations and organisations
There are many associations in Norberg. Handicrafts, sport and many more. There are a lot of activities for young people including football, skiing and cycling. Read more about all the active associations in Norberg on the municipality's website.
What is available in the immediate area
In Norberg you'll find a chemist's shop, banks, a library, welfare centre, a dentist, 2 large food shops, a toy shop, hair stylists, a veterinary surgeon, a well-known bakery, Elsa Andersons Konditori, another café, second-hand shops and restaurants. The nearest Ikea store can be found in Västerås. You'll find Jysk in Avesta municipality. A job centre, regional social insurance office and tax office can be found in Fagersta municipality. There is a lovely community centre with good leisure opportunities.
Childcare
In Norberg there are five preseschools and an independent preschool. You can read more about all of them on the municipality's website. Open preschools can also be found run in collaboration with the Church of Sweden.
Youth activities for slightly older children can be found at the youth centre in Unkan.
Compulsory schools and upper secondary schools
There are preschools in Norberg and comprehensive schools for years 1-9. Upper secondary schools and sfi tuition is available in Fagersta.
Education opportunities
Adult education is also provided in collaboration Fagersta – and Skinnskatteberg municipalities.
Health and medical care
A welfare centre and national health service dentist care are to be found in central Norberg. There is also maternity care and the "Lärkan" family centre.
Interpreter assistance
The municipality has recourse to Västmanland's interpreting services.
Public transport
Information regarding Västmanland's communications – trains and buses – can be found at Västmanlands Lokaltrafik.
Work and entrepreneurship
Vacant jobs in Norberg and surroundings can be found on Platsbanken.
