Are nurseries free in Vadsø?
Last updated: 8 October 2026
Short answer
Yes, nursery places are free throughout Finnmark. There are 5 municipal nurseries in town, and in Vestre Jakobselv the nursery and school are together in one centre. See Vadsø Municipality.
In more detail
The nurseries in town are Glimmerstua barnehage, Lomakka barnehage, Maurtua barnehage, Ruija barnehage and Stubben barnehage. Stubben barnehage has special responsibility for Sámi and Kven/Finnish language and culture.