ACT: Active Change Travel

  • Hurdal Verk folkehøgskole – Hurdal
  • Telephone: 63 92 06 00
  • E-mail: post@hvf.no
  • Course length: Helårskurs A
  • Start-up date: 15.08.2026
  • Course teaching amount: 14 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 177 300,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian?
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. 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: Hurdal
  • Study tour: INTERRAIL EUROPE, KENYA, OMAN, ZANZIBAR, DUBAI
Send applicationHurdal Verk folkehøgskole

    3 weeks unique aid and adventure trip to Zanzibar, Kenya, Oman and Dubai. Activities where you challenge yourself and made a real difference.

    NB! In this school you choose 2 main courses! You get a greater variety and can customize your year even more.

    The class for those who love to travel, and at the same time want to make a difference for others.

    We are not spectators, but young people who want to help make the world a better place for people both locally, and on our 3 week educational journey out into the world.

    Active

    Some things we don't know we'll experience until we're there. Is it tempting to sleep under a starry sky? Enjoy the beautiful winter with sledding, skiing and bonfires, or maybe you want to try your hand at snooping, diving or surfing on the fantastic beaches of Zanzibar? 

    Change

    Are you someone who shows a lot of care for your friends and family?

    With your heart for others, you can mean something to many more. The world needs people like you who want to make a difference. On our tour to Zanzibar, Kenya and Oman, you will experience and participate in relief work especially for children. Maybe it lights a flame in you? 

    Mental training and self-development are an important part of the course curriculum in this class. Deal with negative thoughts, adversity, and stress.

    Travel

    Love to travel and want to experience other cultures, people and climate? There are very few who offer such a long and adventurous study trip as us. We move the classroom to Africa in this class.

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    INTERRAIL EUROPE

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Meals included per day: 2

    On our train journey through Europe, we travel across eight countries.

    We visit some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, but as we head further east, we also witness poverty and the need for help. In Bulgaria, we partner with the aid organization MUG, where we take part in food distribution and learn about how social work is done in practice. You’ll experience the joy of helping others — and gain a new perspective on your own life.

    The goal of the trip is also to build a strong class community. Along the way, you’ll experience the incredible diversity of Europe and test your independence and travel skills.

    PS! Love to travel?
    At Hurdal Verk, you choose two different lines — which means at least two exciting travel destinations during the year!

    KENYA, OMAN, ZANZIBAR, DUBAI

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Meals included per day: 2

    A unique three-week aid and adventure journey

    Oman – A hidden gem for most Norwegians, Oman has been named one of the world’s most peaceful countries. With its warm climate, breathtaking nature, and rich culture, it offers unforgettable experiences. We’ll visit remote villages and meet the locals, camp under the stars in the desert, hike in the mountains, ride camels, surf down sand dunes, and swim in crystal-clear, turquoise cave pools. You’ll also see sea turtles, coral fish, and even sharks. On the way, we’ll stop in Dubai, where everything is “the biggest in the world” — and the contrast to Oman couldn’t be greater.

    Kenya – Here, the contrast is even more striking. Many people live below the poverty line, and we’ll visit areas where the need for help is real. We’ll contribute both physically and socially through community work, visit schools and health projects, and learn about life in a society with huge inequalities. Of course, no trip to Africa is complete without a safari — an unforgettable adventure across the open savannah.

    Zanzibar – After powerful experiences in Kenya, it’s time for reflection and renewal on the paradise island of Zanzibar. With its stunning beaches, turquoise waters, and lush nature, it almost looks too beautiful to be real. 

    Love to travel?
    At Hurdal Verk, you choose two different lines — which means at least two exciting travel destinations during the year!

    At Hurdal Verk Folk High School we have welcomed international students for more than 40 years. We know what it takes to help you succeed and feel at home.

    6 REASONS TO CHOOSE HURDAL VERK FOLK HIGH SCHOOL:

    1. One price – everything included

    Your fee covers tuition, room, meals, school trips in Norway and abroad, gym, laundry facilities, and private kitchens. You avoid hidden costs and know exactly what your year will cost.

    2. Your Norwegian Language Journey Starts Here

    All international students receive Norwegian language and culture training, fully included in the tuition.

    3. Stress-Free Travel from Anywhere in the World

    Our school is located just one hour from Oslo and only 30 minutes from Oslo Airport, making international travel easy and affordable. You avoid long and expensive transfers.

    4. Norway’s Most Beautiful Folk High School

    Nestled in a beautiful rural village of just 3,000 residents, our school offers a truly unique setting. Regarded as Norway’s most beautiful folk high school, we combine stunning surroundings with top-class facilities for our students.

    Located in Eastern Norway, we enjoy some of the country’s best climate conditions, with warm summers and real winters with reliable snow. You’ll find cross-country ski trails and a ski resort just 2 km from campus, making outdoor adventures part of everyday life.

    5. Two main courses instead of just one

    At Hurdal Verk, you choose two main programs (one from Line 1 and one from Line 2). This lets you combine interests and create a more flexible and personalized school year.

    6. Where International Students Feel at Home

    We have extensive experience welcoming international students and integrating them into a warm and inclusive Norwegian community. International students settle in quickly at our school.

    Learn more about our school and programs at hvf.no

    LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS AT HVF.NO

     

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