What Øksnes Kommune does

Øksnes Kommune is a Norwegian municipal government entity headquartered in Myre, Nordland county, serving approximately 4,500 residents across a dispersed archipelago of 220 islands, holms, and skerries. Established in 1837 (with current boundaries formed in 1964), it is self-described as Norway's largest cod municipality and operates standard public-sector service lines including healthcare (Aidn EPJ electronic patient journal, Helsestasjon for ungdom youth health station), education through grade 7 (Alsvåg skole, with a new Kultur- og skolekvartalet school and cultural complex under construction from June 2026 at a 299 million NOK budget), cultural and recreational services (Øksnesbadet swimming facility opened 2024), infrastructure, social services, harbor operations through Øksnes Havnevesen KF, and emergency services. The organization employs approximately 400 staff across all municipal services and is governed by an elected municipal council led by Mayor Elisabeth Sørdahl (2023-2027 term) and administered by Municipal Director Vegar Hoel (appointed September 2023).

The municipality's digital service stack consists primarily of third-party vendor platforms: Visma Enterprise (HR, finance, payroll), Visma Flyt Skole (school communication), Skooler (grades and assignments), Aidn EPJ (healthcare, implemented jointly with Andøy, Lødingen, and Bø municipalities in November 2024), Friskus Kommune citizen app (news, services, activities), Øksnesbadet app, and the jointly developed Kommune-Kari chatbot (co-built with Sortland Kommune, handling ~80,000 conversations monthly across 100 Norwegian municipalities). The technology stack is integration-heavy and interoperability-oriented rather than proprietary, with accessibility statements published for all major digital services on uustatus.no in line with Norwegian regulatory requirements.

Revenue derives from three streams: (1) municipal taxes on residents and businesses, (2) central government grants and formula-based subsidies, and (3) service fees and user charges including building permits, kindergarten/SFO fees, harbor fees through Øksnes Havnevesen KF, and Øksnesbadet facility tickets and passes (single tickets 54-107 NOK, clip cards 481-961 NOK, monthly/season passes). Go-to-market is direct-to-citizen via the Servicetorget service center, the municipal website, the Friskus Kommune mobile app, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and community events including annual budget conferences. As a public-sector entity, the municipality is not commercially competitive but operates a statutory service monopoly within its geographic jurisdiction, with revenue predictability anchored in tax and grant inflows rather than market share.

Name

Øksnes Kommune

Legal name

Øksnes Kommune

Website

https://oksnes.kommune.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Øksnes Kommune is a Norwegian municipal government entity headquartered in Myre, Nordland, serving approximately 4,500 residents across 220 islands. It delivers statutory public services including healthcare, education, infrastructure, culture, and social services, funded by taxes, government grants, and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Primary education services
• Public healthcare services
• Municipal administration
• Welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Myre

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from municipal taxes levied on residents and businesses within the municipality.
2. Government Grants and Subsidies: Central government funding through various formulas including population-based allocations, sector-specific grants, and conditional funding for specific services.
3. Service Fees and User Charges: Fees for various municipal services including Øksnesbadet swimming facility (individual tickets from 54-107 NOK, monthly passes), building permits, kindergartens, SFO after-school care, and other service charges.
4. Property Tax and Land Registry Fees: Revenue from property-related fees and municipal charges for various administrative services.
5. Harbor and Maritime Services: Revenue from Øksnes Havnevesen (port authority) providing harbor services to fishing vessels and commercial shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Øksnes Kommune is a Norwegian local government entity providing comprehensive public services to approximately 4,400 residents across 220 islands in Nordland county. Core offerings include primary education (Alsvåg skole grades 1-7 with SFO after-school care), healthcare services (electronic patient journal Aidn, youth health station), cultural and leisure facilities (Øksnesbadet swimming pool), municipal administration, infrastructure (roads, water, sewage), and social services. Revenue is generated through municipal taxes, government grants, and service fees, with services delivered through physical service centers, digital platforms, and mobile outreach.

Product overview

Øksnes Kommune operates as a traditional Norwegian municipality providing public services to approximately 4,500 residents across 220 islands. The digital portfolio consists of multiple interconnected systems: Visma Flyt Skole and Skooler manage school administration and parent communication; Aidn EPJ handles electronic patient records for health services; Kommune-Kari provides 24/7 chatbot assistance; Friskus Kommune serves as the citizen portal and activity calendar with companion mobile app; and Øksnesbadet operates the municipal swimming facility with its own dedicated app. The municipality is constructing Kultur- og skolekvartalet (Culture and School Quarter) as a major infrastructure project. Services are accessible through citizen portals, mobile applications, and internal administrative systems including Visma Enterprise, Compilo, and WebSak+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alsvåg skole (Alsvåg School) Primary education facility providing schooling for grades 1-7 in the Alsvåg area, including SFO (Skolefritidsordningen) after-school care, school health services (Skolehelsetjenesten), parent communication via Visma Flyt Skole, school transportation, and student support services. The school is located at Alsvågveien 688, 8432 Alsvåg and is positioned with access to natural outdoor areas for outdoor activities.
• Øksnesbadet Swimming Facility Modern municipal swimming facility featuring a 25-meter pool with adjustable floor, sauna, and social zone with pool views. Offers individual tickets (children 54 NOK, adults 107 NOK), 10-session clip cards with 10% discount, and monthly/half-year passes with 15-23% discounts. Provides facility rental for events, competitions, and sports clubs. Located at Støveien 22, Myre.
• Helsestasjon for ungdom (HFU) - Youth Health Station Free, low-threshold health station for residents aged 13-24 offering contraception, STI testing, mental health counseling, and general health guidance without appointment requirements. Staffed by health nurses (helsesykepleier), doctors (kommuneoverlege), and mental health counselors (psykisk helserådgiver).
• Friskus Kommune Citizen App Municipal citizen app providing news, services, and activities in Øksnes municipality. Ad-free experience with customizable information preferences, push notifications for important messages and crisis information, and user-selectable themes. Available for iOS and Android.
• Øksnesbadet App Dedicated mobile app for Øksnesbadet swimming facility enabling ticket purchases, punch cards (10 entries), and monthly passes. Also provides opening hours and facility information.
• Kultur- og skolekvartalet (Culture and School Quarter) Combined culture and school quarter project including facilities for grades 5-7, cultural school, library, club and meeting places, cultural hall, and shared plaza. Total cost 299 million NOK. Construction started June 2026, planned completion December 2027. Construction partner: SE (byggentreprenør).
• Øksnes Havnevesen (Port Authority) Municipal port authority (Øksnes Havnevesen KF) operating as a wholly-owned municipal enterprise providing harbor services to fishing vessels and commercial shipping in the Øksnes area, supporting the fishing industry which generates significant landed catch value.
• Ingeborgs legat (Charity Endowment) Historic charitable endowment established in 1621, one of Norway's longest-running charity endowments still in active operation, distributing over half a ton of Christmas flour annually to local residents in Øksnes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 3rd in Nordland for landed catch value at 466.8 million NOK in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SE (byggentreprenør)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Construction partner for the 299 million NOK Kultur- og skolekvartalet (Culture and School Quarter) project. Signed agreement April 13, 2026 for building new combined school and cultural facilities with planned completion December 2027. Øystein Olesen as managing director signed for SE.
• Staven Grus ASminorOthers · 18 March 2024Family-owned contractor firm in Øksnes with 45 employees, certified as Miljøfyrtårn (Environmental Lighthouse) eco-certified business. Involved in various construction projects including pier construction, excavation, and water/sewage systems.
• Egga Utvikling ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2024Development company owned by businesses and municipalities in Vesterålen and Lofoten, with SIVA as co-owner. Provides advisory services connecting businesses and public sector with financing, research, and partners. Has helped 300 organizations over 20 years.
• Nasjonalforeningen for FolkehelsecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024Partnership to make Øksnes a more dementia-friendly community. Over 190 municipalities participate in the national program. Includes commitment to public awareness, service training, and community support initiatives.
• Sortland KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development and launch of Kommune-Kari digital chat robot, a common digital assistant available 24/7 answering citizen questions. Partnership enables shared technology costs and consistent citizen service across both municipalities.
• Andøy, Lødingen, Bø kommunercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership to implement common Aidn electronic patient journal (EPJ) system across Vesterålen municipalities. Enables easier collaboration across municipal boundaries and better services for residents and staff.
• Aidn (Electronic Patient Journal Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationAidn EPJ is modern electronic patient journal system developed specifically for Norwegian municipal health services. Øksnes implemented Aidn for all health and care services enabling secure messaging, appointment management, and service applications via mitt.aidn.no.
• VismacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of multiple municipal systems including Visma Enterprise (HR, finance, payroll), Visma Flyt (school communication), and Visma Ressursstyring (workforce scheduling). Critical infrastructure for municipal administration and citizen services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodø Kommune: Nordland county seat and largest kommune in the region; delivers the full municipal service stack with substantially greater resources and population, providing a scale benchmark for Øksnes's growth ambition.
• Tromsø Kommune: Major Northern Norwegian city-kommune with a much larger population and tax base; operates an overlapping digital service portfolio (chatbots, citizen apps, EPJ) and serves as a regional benchmark for digital municipal services.
• Harstad Kommune: Larger city-kommune in the same Northern Norway region serving a broader urban-rural mix; provides the same municipal service portfolio but at a materially larger scale, useful for benchmarking service efficiency.
• Narvik Kommune: Mid-sized Nordland kommune with mixed urban/rural/island characteristics; comparable service-delivery profile at a larger population scale, useful for benchmarking Øksnes's growth and infrastructure investment trajectory.

Direct peers

• Sortland Kommune: Neighboring Vesterålen municipality and direct co-development partner on the Kommune-Kari chatbot; comparable small-island Norwegian kommune delivering the same municipal service portfolio (health, education, social) to a similarly sized population.
• Bø Kommune (Nordland): Co-implementer of the Aidn EPJ system across Vesterålen municipalities; small Nordland coastal kommune serving a population of similar scale and profile to Øksnes.
• Andøy Kommune: Vesterålen-region peer and joint Aidn EPJ implementation partner; comparable coastal Norwegian municipality facing similar demographic, geographic, and service-delivery challenges.
• Lødingen Kommune: Partner in the regional Aidn EPJ rollout; small Nordland kommune with similar coastal/island service-delivery constraints and population scale to Øksnes.

Regional players

• Kvæfjord Kommune: Neighboring Northern Norwegian kommune with a comparable rural-coastal profile and small population; operates a similar municipal service mix but in a different regional administrative setup.
• Hadsel Kommune: Adjacent Vesterålen kommune and regional hub (Sortland/Stokmarknes area) operating in the same geographic and economic context; broader service portfolio but shared demographic and economic dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oksneskommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%B8ksnes-kommune
• Instagraminstagram.com/oksneskommune

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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