Farawaystan

  • Hurdal Verk folkehøgskole – Hurdal
  • Telephone: 63 92 06 00
  • E-mail: post@hvf.no
  • Course length: Helårskurs A
  • Start-up date: 21.08.2027
  • Price: from NOK 165 800,-
  • 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: Kirgisistan, Kasakhstan, Tadsjikistan, Usbekistan
Send applicationHurdal Verk folkehøgskole

Explore countries off the beaten track: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Challenge yourself. Become braver and more resilient. Action, outdoor adventures, teamwork and responsibility

Remember: At our school, you take TWO COURSES at the same time! Enjoy more variety and shape your own year. Explore your options.

Want to explore countries few people your age have visited? Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan offer fascinating cultures, history and ways of life, plus scenery that takes your breath away. Read more about the trip below.

The adventure goes beyond Central Asia. We fill everyday life with mini adventures, easy outdoor trips and action. You don’t need to be super fit or an experienced camper. Just be willing to try new things and discover what you can do.

Activities include:

We want you to grow braver, more independent and more confident through the challenges you face.

After your year on Langtvekkistan, we want you to say:

Read more about Langtvekkistan.

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Forget package holidays and Western tourists. Join us on a unique trip through four former Soviet republics!

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan offer spectacular scenery and ways of life very different from ours. We’ll get to know people we would never otherwise have met.

  • Visit nomad families who keep horses, sheep and cows.

  • Trek through mountains, open grasslands and past beautiful lakes.

  • Sleep in a yurt, a traditional nomad tent.

  • Try pottery and make wool rugs with local craftspeople.

  • Discover places where getting there is an adventure in itself.

“Get there within three days”

You and two or three fellow students get an address and one simple instruction: “Get there within three days.” You arrange your own transport and places to stay, finding your way through unfamiliar places.

Uzbekistan
Explore Samarkand and Bukhara, with huge mosques, blue mosaics, narrow streets and lively bazaars. They almost look like film sets!

Tajikistan
Discover one of the world’s most mountainous countries, with small villages, rough dirt roads and everyday life far removed from ours.

Kyrgyzstan
Experience nomad life, sleep in a yurt, ride horses across open grasslands, see traditional eagle hunting and trek through spectacular scenery.

Kazakhstan
Explore Almaty, surrounded by towering mountains, and visit Charyn Canyon.

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. A True Norwegian Experience

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, one of the most unique and exciting experiences Norway has to offer international students. You’ll find cross-country ski trails and a ski resort just 2 km from campus, making outdoor adventures part of everyday life.

2. 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.

3. Your Norwegian Language Journey Starts Here

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

4. 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.

5. 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.


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 OUR WEBSITE HVF.NO.

 

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