Norwegian Outdoors Lofoten

Combine learning Norwegian language with nordic outdoors through 4 seasons. Experience our favorite highlights of arctic Norway and the majestic Lofoten islands - between alpine mountains and the sea.

The nature and culture in Lofoten provide a fantastic setting for learning norwegian language and culture - through an active outdoor lifestyle. As a student at Lofoten Folkehøgskole you'll collect memories for life in spectacular nature.

You will learn and explore:

• Learning Norwegian - practical, everyday language - gradual transition to teaching in Norwegian
• Surfing and sailing
• Amazing hikes in coastal and alpine environment
• Sea-Kayaking and paddling card (våttkort)
• Bouldering and climbing card (brattkort)

The Norwegian Outdoors Lofoten program makes full use of everything Lofoten has to offer and teaches you how to travel safely in various conditions and seasons. Versatile knowledge opens many doors, and throughout the year, you’ll learn most of what you need for an active outdoor life—whether in the mountains, forests or at sea. You'll learn to harvest and prepare food from nature, camp in a tent during winter, use traditional boats and nordic skiing, just to mention a few.

Our ambition is that, over the course of the school year, you’ll get to know Lofoten on skis, on foot, and at sea. We hope you'll become one of those who carry Lofoten in their heart for the rest of their life.

Key themes include Leave No Trace principles, foraging and cooking from nature, knowledge of plant and animal life, and practical skills in boating, forest, and mountain travel. In our grand and pristine natural surroundings, we aim to teach you how to travel safely in all conditions.

Welcome to Lofoten!