Breathe – Explore & Unwind

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 23.08.2027
  • Price: from NOK 135 000,-
  • 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.
  • Environmental certification:
    Grønt flagg
  • Location: Malangen/Tromsø
  • Study tour: Malangsfjellene, Oppdrag Arnøya, Mørketidstur, Camp Bjorelvnes
Send applicationMalangen folkehøgskole

    Ready to touch some grass? A new program for those who want to disconnect from stress, and reconnect with nature. Experience the outdoors in Northern Norway at a relaxed pace with magnificent views!

    Pust – Find calm, experience nature and feel alive

    Pust ("breathe") is about finding tranquility, building genuine community, and experiencing nature with all your senses. We don’t rush from peak to peak. We walk slowly enough to notice the light filtering through the trees, the sounds around the campfire, and the silence found only in the outdoors.

    Explore spectacular nature

    We focus on what matters most: nature, the people around us, and ourselves. Together, we create a unique hiking community filled with a sense of achievement, friendship, and memories that last long after the school year ends. 

    Experience well-known destinations of the North

    We don’t travel abroad; instead, we make the most of our local area. In this way, we protect the climate and the environment while learning to appreciate the amazing things right in our own backyard. Look forward to visiting famous destinations such as:

    Now and then, we put away our screens. A digital break creates space for being present, helps both body and mind recover, and reminds us how good it feels to be right here—outdoors. It opens the door to meaningful conversations and experiences that don’t need to be documented to be remembered.

    Take a breath.

    Look to the north.

    The adventure begins here.

    På skolens fellesturer blandes alle elevene fra de ulike linjene sammen og danner teltlag på tvers av årskurs. Dette bidrar til at alle blir kjent med hverandre og skaper trygghet, vennskap og gode relasjoner.

    Vi har fire fellesturer. Les mer her!

    Malangsfjellene

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 3 dager

    Meals included per day: 3

    Andre skoleuka i august reiser vi på tur i Malangsfjella! Vi pakker sekken og går rett fra skolen, for å utforske den fantastiske bakgården vår. På turen får du lære grunnleggende friluftsliv, og vi blir kjent med både hverandre og hundene<3

    Oppdrag Arnøya

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 5 dager

    Meals included per day: 3

    Arnøya i Nord-Troms har en heftig historie, vill kystnatur og rått fjellandskap. Dette får du oppleve gjennom jakt, turer og hundekjøring! Og ikke langt unna - utenfor Skjervøy har det de siste årene vært et eldorado for spekkhoggere og knølhval. Er vi heldig kan vi ta seilbåten og se hva vi finner. 

    Mørketidstur

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 3 dager

    Meals included per day: 3

    Når mørketida kommer pakker vi pulken, spenner på oss skia og drar på fellestur her i Malangen. Sammen tenner vi bål, nyter nordlyset, stjernehimmelen og julestemninga sammen!

    Camp Bjorelvnes

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 3 dager

    Meals included per day: 3

    På slutten av skoleåret varmer sola mot rorbuveggen, og vi reiser til Bjorelvnes på fellestur! Her nyter vi den nord-norske våren, seiler Nordlandsbåter, bader, fisker og mimrer et fantastisk skoleår sammen<3

    Courses & Certifications

    We sometimes hold courses! Throughout the year, we may opportunities to organize the boating license and hunter's exam, and the sea kayak proficiency course (Våttkort). Please note that these might conflict with activities in your program.

    Traditional crafts

    Here you can learn to knit, sew, and do handicrafts! For example, we have tried Sámi duodji and making felted camp shoes, repaired our gear, and so on. We love making things we can use on our outdoor trips.

    Fitness

    In the area, we have fantastic mountain areas for running and training! In addition, we have a gym that is perfect for strength workouts or yoga, as well as both indoor and outdoor volleyball courts.

    Drama

    Here, you can challenge yourself with improv, revue, and drama. We focus on being creative and having fun!

    Outdoors +

    Can’t get enough of the outdoors? If you’d like to join in on ice fishing, summit tours, skiing, hiking, or dog sledding, this elective is for you! We plan our activities based on the weather conditions, and prefer to have lunch outdoors.

    Age limits

    The school has a minimum age requirement of 18.

    Admission requirements

    • Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the start of the school year. When selecting students, priority will be given to young adults. In exceptional cases, applicants may be admitted by individual decision if they turn 18 by 31 December of the relevant school year.
    • A maximum of 10% of the students at a folk high school may be citizens of countries outside the EEA and the United Kingdom.
    • Applicants must accept the school’s rules and regulations in order to be admitted as a student.
    • If a programme is fully booked, the school will, where possible, offer admission to another programme at the school that has available capacity. If an applicant does not wish to be admitted to another programme, they may choose to be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list also follows the “first come, first served” principle in the event of cancellations.
    • The school may reject an application if the applicant is unable to participate safely and appropriately in the activities included in the programme.

    Priority criteria

    Admissions to Malangen Folk High School open on 15 October prior to the start of the new school year.

    Applications must be submitted through the application form on Folkehøgskole.no and are reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received after the 15 of November. 

    If the school has available places, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the start of the academic year.

    You will receive your admission decision by email.

    Admission process

    Admissions to Malangen Folk High School open on 15 October prior to the start of the new school year.

    Applications must be submitted through the application form on Folkehøgskole.no and are reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received after the 15 of November. 

    If the school has available places, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the start of the academic year.

    You will receive your admission decision by email.

    Malangen Folk High School is beautifully situated between the sea and mountains. 

    We have nature right outside the door, and around us we have some of Northern Norway's largest areas of raw wilderness.  Specializing in the arctic outdoors, we want to give our students an experience-filled year. Our programs are unique, and we focus on joy, courage and respect.

    We have our own dog kennel which is run by the students, our own sailing boat Klara and full packing for the wildest wilderness trips. We provide all common equipment. You only need your own personal equipment and clothing.

    The main building is surrounded by a large outdoor area with the lake, stables, dog kennel, running yard - and close by is a bonfire and boathouse on the shore. You can fill your time with wonderful experiences such as deep-sea fishing, hunting, berry picking, hiking and overnight stays in our local area. We give you unique experiences through the changing seasons, and encourage the student to be outside a lot. 

    You will live in a boarding house with students from the various classes, and we will eat breakfast, dinner and supper together in the dining hall in the main building. Here you can also be social together, relax with knitting, music, sit by the fireplace or disappear into an exciting wilderness book.

    We build up your outdoor skills, and together with you we help you realize your potential. You get to know yourself, and will experience mastery in the face of nature.  Here we quickly get to know each other well and trust each other.

    We offer great nature experiences in the heart of Troms! There are many possibilities here! The small school with big opportunities!

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