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Friluftsliv Europe

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 23.08.2026
  • Price: from NOK 146 000,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Gol
  • Study tour for the course: Utenlands med Friluft Europa
  • Study tour for the school: Avslutningstur Italia

Experience a year full of outdoor adventures, from the forests and mountains of Norway to the great landscapes of Europe.

Friluftsliv Europe is for those who love nature, travel and adventure. Together we explore forests, mountains and coastlines, and learn how to thrive outdoors all year round. You’ll gain practical skills in navigation, campcraft, first aid, and cooking on open fire or stove while building strong friendships and confidence along the way.

Early in the autumn we take the train to the Pyrenees for climbing and glacier courses, before returning to Norway for canoe trips and sailing along the west coast. When winter arrives, we switch to skis and head out for ski touring, kiting, ice climbing and cabin trips in snowy landscapes. In spring we travel to the Alps for an unforgettable week among spectacular peaks and cozy mountain huts.

You don’t need any previous experience just curiosity and a love for nature. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to plan and enjoy your own adventures, both in Norway and beyond.

Green Living

In Green Living you’ll learn about gardening, recycling and sustainable habits in everyday life. We plant, compost and find simple ways to live closer to nature – together, outdoors and hands-on.

A year at Hallingdal Folkehøgskole is about so much more than the line you choose.
At our school, community comes first.
You’ll live with people who might become your best friends for life, sharing meals, adventures, laughter and late-night talks.

Join a game in the gym, read a good book in the library, sing in the school choir, or take part in our fun electives on Fridays and Mondays.
Get inspired by guest speakers at Saturday seminars, express yourself creatively on program evenings, cook together in our kitchen or relax in the cozy common room after a long day in the mountains.
However you spend your time, the Hallingdal spirit will always be with you!


🏔️ Our main lines

  • Switch – Park & Powder: Over 100 days on snow! Park riding, off-piste skiing and pure mountain joy.

  • Bratt – Climbing & Adventure: From indoor training to real peaks – climbing, ice and mountain life all year.

  • Golf & Ski: Two seasons, one red thread. Golf in the sun and skiing in deep powder.

  • Balanse – Yoga, Ski & Personal Development: Movement, mindfulness and mountain air.

  • Motocross – Enduro & Speed: Adrenaline, teamwork and dirt under your nails.

  • Friluftsliv – Outdoor Life Norway: Hiking, skiing, camping and outdoor living – explore Norway from valley to peak.

  • Dyrepass – Animal Care: Learn about animal behavior, routines and care through daily work with animals. Experience teamwork, responsibility and joy in the company of four-legged friends.


All students also take part in shared subjects that build friendship, reflection and practical skills.

💬 Note: We offer Practical Norwegian classes for foreign students during the first term, voluntary and free of charge.

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