Våler kommune

What Våler kommune does

Våler kommune is a Norwegian municipality (kommune) and public-sector administrative entity located at Vålgutua 198, Våler i Solør, postal code 2436, in Innlandet county. It is governed by an elected kommunestyret of 19 members for the 2023-2027 term and operates under the Norwegian kommuneloven. The municipality delivers the full statutory portfolio of local government services to its residents, including kindergarten (Nordhagen barnehage, Furunabben barnehage SA), primary and lower secondary education (Våler barne- og ungdomsskole, grades 1-10) with SFO (after-school care), primary healthcare via 5 GP positions with capacity of 600-800 patients each, residential elderly care at Våler omsorgssenter, home nursing, mental health services, child welfare through Solør barneverntjeneste, NAV social services, culture and recreation (BiKuBa library-cultural center, Våler kulturskole, BUA equipment lending, Stolpejakt), agricultural and forestry services (including Våler kommuneskoger KF municipal forest enterprise), infrastructure (roads, water, sewage), and emergency management.

The municipality's service delivery model combines in-house provision with inter-municipal cooperatives (IKS) — notably Solør renovasjon IKS for waste, Midt-Hedmark brann- og redningsvesen IKS for fire and rescue, Elverum interkommunale legevakt for after-hours emergency GP, Konsek Øst IKS for control committee secretariat, and Revisjon Øst IKS for audit — to achieve scale economies that a single small municipality could not realize alone. The digital platform layer comprises an official portal (vaaler-he.kommune.no), digital self-service (min side / webskjema) for kindergarten/SFO/cultural school applications and building permits, an ArcGIS-powered map portal, a public postliste for transparency, and social channels (Facebook, NRK P1 for emergencies, Spond and Aktiv i Våler app for activity registration).

Revenue is not disclosed; funding flows through Norwegian central-government transfers, the municipal share of national income tax, and user fees set annually by the kommunestyret in December (e.g., cultural school fees published in the gebyrliste). The current pricing model is publicly disclosed. Planned modernization includes deployment of the Care Four patient alert system and RoomMate digital surveillance at Våler omsorgssenter. Leadership includes Kultursjef Cathrine Hagen and Fungerende kommuneoverlege Lars Ølnes (effective 1 April 2026).

Name

Våler kommune

Legal name

Våler kommune

Website

https://vaaler-he.kommune.no

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Våler kommune is a Norwegian municipality in Innlandet county that delivers the full statutory portfolio of local public services — kindergarten, primary and lower secondary education, primary healthcare, elderly care, social services, culture, recreation, infrastructure, and forestry — to residents of Våler i Solør, including through inter-municipal cooperatives (IKS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Local government administration
• Primary healthcare services
• Kindergarten and education
• Elderly care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Våler I Solør

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Våler kommune is a Norwegian municipality delivering statutory local government services to its residents. Core offerings span early childhood education (Nordhagen and Furunabben kindergartens, SFO after-school program), primary and lower secondary education (Våler barne- og ungdomsskole grades 1-10), healthcare (5 GP positions, Våler omsorgssenter, home nursing, school health, mental health), social welfare (NAV, child welfare, crisis center access), culture and recreation (Bibliotek library, Våler kulturskole cultural school, BUA equipment lending, marked hiking trails, stolpejakt), infrastructure (roads, water, sewage via Solør renovasjon IKS, fire/rescue via Midt-Hedmark brann- og redningsvesen IKS), and municipal forest management (Våler kommuneskoger KF).

Product overview

Våler kommune operates as a unified municipal services platform offering comprehensive public services to citizens through its official website portal. The digital presence encompasses education services (kindergartens and primary/secondary school), healthcare and care facilities (including Våler omsorgssenter), cultural programs (library and culture school), outdoor recreation (hiking trails, fishing, hunting), agricultural services, and technical infrastructure management. The municipality's digital ecosystem integrates citizen-facing services such as library self-service (Bibliofil), culture school enrollment, kindergarten applications, and map services (ArcGIS), alongside internal administrative platforms for government operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Våler kommune Citizen Services Portal (vaaler-he.kommune.no) The official municipal website serving as a unified citizen services portal, providing access to all municipal functions including kindergarten/school services, healthcare and care services, cultural offerings, agricultural services, and technical infrastructure information.
• Barnehage (Kindergarten Services) Kindergarten services including Nordhagen barnehage and Furunabben barnehage SA, with online application and management system, serving children of Våler municipality residents.
• Våler Barne- og Ungdomsskole Primary and lower secondary school providing education from grades 1-10, with facilities for student health services and school transportation for Våler municipality children and youth.
• Bibliotek (Library Services) Public library services including self-service Bibliofil system, digital library resources, opening hours, and event information for Våler municipality residents.
• Våler Kulturskole (Culture School) Cultural education program offering instruction in guitar, electric bass, drums, singing, and brass/woodwind instruments, located in BiKuBa premises. Pricing set annually by the municipal council.
• Våler Omsorgssenter (Care Center) Healthcare and care facility providing residential care services to elderly and infirm Våler residents, with planned implementation of Care Four patient alert system and RoomMate digital surveillance.
• BUA Utstyrssentral (Equipment Rental) Community equipment rental center lending outdoor and activity equipment, promoting sustainability and cost-effective access to gear for Våler residents.
• Friluftsliv & Turstier (Outdoor & Hiking Trails) Outdoor recreation services including marked hiking trails, mountain peaks (toppturer), pole hunting (stolpejakt), fishing, and hunting information for Våler residents and visitors.
• Våler Kommuneskoger KF (Municipal Forests) Municipal forest enterprise managing woodland properties, providing timber resources and outdoor recreation opportunities within Våler municipality.
• Kartportal (Map Portal) Geographic information system portal using ArcGIS technology providing access to municipal maps, property information, and spatial data for residents, businesses, and planners.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solør renovasjon IKScoreOthersSolør Renovasjon IKS manages waste collection and recycling services for Våler municipality and surrounding Solør municipalities. Våler participates in this inter-municipal waste management cooperative.
• Midt-Hedmark brann- og redningsvesen IKScoreOthersMidt-Hedmark Fire and Rescue Service IKS provides fire and rescue services to Våler municipality as part of an inter-municipal cooperative agreement.
• Konsek Øst IKSminorOthersKonsek Øst IKS provides control committee secretariat services for Våler municipality.
• Revisjon Øst IKSminorOthersRevisjon Øst IKS provides municipal auditing services to Våler municipality.
• Regionrådet for Sør-Østerdal (SØIPR)minorOthersRegional council for Sør-Østerdal enabling inter-municipal cooperation on regional development matters involving Våler and neighboring municipalities.
• Solør barneverntjenestecoreOthersSolør Child Welfare Service provides child protection services on behalf of Våler municipality through inter-municipal cooperation with Åsnes municipality.
• FrisklivssentralenminorOthersFrisklivssentralen (health promotion center) operated by Åsnes municipality provides health promotion services accessible to Våler residents.
• Elverum interkommunale legevaktcoreOthersInter-municipal emergency GP service (legevakt) based in Elverum provides after-hours medical services for Våler residents.
• Åsnes kulturskoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVåler kulturskole offers brass and woodwind instruction in cooperation with Åsnes kulturskole. Students apply through Åsnes but receive instruction in both municipalities.
• Vaaler IFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVaaler Idrettsforening (sports club) collaborates with Våler municipality on organizing the annual Stolpejakt (pole hunt) activity, one of several community outdoor initiatives.
• DNT SolørminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDen Norske Turistforening (DNT) Solør collaborates with Våler municipality on Stolpejakt (pole hunting) and hiking trail initiatives.
• Risberget TurlagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRisberget hiking association participates in organizing Stolpejakt and related outdoor activities in Våler municipality.
• Våler historielagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVåler local history association collaborates with the municipality on Stolpejakt and cultural heritage initiatives.
• Hamar interkommunale krisesenterminorOthersInter-municipal crisis center in Hamar provides shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence, accessible to Våler residents.
• NOK ElverumminorOthersNOK Elverum (Center for Incest and Sexual Abuse) provides specialized therapeutic services accessible to Våler residents through inter-municipal cooperation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Åsnes kommune: Neighboring Solør-region municipality in Innlandet that co-delivers child welfare services (Solør barneverntjeneste), Frisklivssentralen health promotion, and Kulturskole brass/woodwind instruction with Våler kommune — directly comparable scale, mandate, and service portfolio.
• Hamar kommune: Larger Innlandet kommune that hosts the Hamar interkommunale krisesenter (crisis/shelter cooperative) accessible to Våler residents; same statutory municipal mandate with broader internal capacity — useful as a scaled-up reference peer.
• Elverum kommune: Adjacent Innlandet kommune that hosts the inter-municipal emergency GP service (Elverum interkommunale legevakt) serving Våler residents; a slightly larger but comparable Norwegian municipal government peer with overlapping statutory responsibilities.
• Trysil kommune: Rural Innlandet municipality of similar small scale providing the same Norwegian kommune mandate (education, healthcare, care, culture, infrastructure); comparable in operating model, demographic pressures, and reliance on inter-municipal cooperation.

Others

• Solør renovasjon IKS: Inter-municipal waste management cooperative (IKS) that delivers refuse and recycling services on behalf of Våler and surrounding Solør municipalities — a key operating partner rather than a peer, but instructive on the service-delivery model Våler relies on.
• Midt-Hedmark brann- og redningsvesen IKS: Inter-municipal fire and rescue cooperative providing statutory emergency services to Våler; a service-delivery partner comparable in function to a municipal fire department but structured as a shared entity.

Broad incumbents

• Innlandet fylkeskommune: County-level public authority overseeing the broader Innlandet region in which Våler operates; provides regional policy, secondary education, and public-transport frameworks against which Våler's primary-service delivery is benchmarked.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vaaleris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/v-ler-kommune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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