
Nordic Adventures
- 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 150 800,-
- Location: Hurdal
- Study tour: ICELAND

Do you want to experience Norwegian nature at its absolute best, combined with sports that challenge you and give a sense of achievement - Topped off with a unique minivan road trip across Iceland?
Note: At this school, you choose 2 MAJORS! You get greater variety in your daily routine and can tailor your year. Explore the options.
Nordic Adventures is the major for those who want to experience fantastic trips in Norway and Iceland, combined with a variety of sports.
Join an expedition to the saga island! We’ll pack into minivans and drive around to experience the spectacular landscape—rich in contrasts, colors, hot springs, and glaciers. Highlighting raw nature experiences, we will visit:
Black volcanic beaches at Reynisfjara
Seljalandsfoss – where we can walk behind the waterfall
Glacier hiking on Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull
Spouting geysers and mighty Gullfoss
Unwinding in hot springs at the Blue Lagoon
Northern Lights hunting
Outdoor Life:
Dog sledding, including an overnight tour with the dog team
Local trips with campfires and hammocks, hiking and skiing in Hurdal
Via Ferrata
Snow cave camping & ice fishing
Mountain hiking in Jotunheimen's autumn colors, including peak ascents
Sports:
Ball sports like padel, volleyball, football, basketball
Indoor and outdoor climbing
Strength and cardio training adapted to your level
Want great outdoor experiences without performance pressure.
Want to learn the skills needed to plan and execute trips on your own.
Don't need prior outdoor experience. Our focus is on community and great trip experiences for everyone.
Mandatory: Yes
Price: Included in course price
Duration: 5-7 days
Meals included per day: 2
Join an expedition to the saga island! We’ll pack up the minivans and drive around to experience the spectacular nature and landscape, filled with contrasts, colors, hot springs, and glaciers. We're on the hunt for raw natural experiences, including:
Black volcanic beaches at Reynisfjara
Seljalandsfoss – where we can walk behind the waterfall
Glacier hiking on Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull
Spouting geysers and the mighty Gullfoss
Unwinding in the hot springs at the Blue Lagoon
Northern Lights hunting
Some of the best parts of the trip are the journey itself. We’ll drive together in minivans as the landscape outside shifts from green valleys to black lava fields and towering glaciers. We’ll stay in cozy cabins and hostels along the south coast and cook meals together in shared kitchens.
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.