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Fishing and Outdoor Life

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 22.08.2026
  • Course teaching amount: 14 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 155 500,-
  • 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: Skogn, Levanger kommune
  • Study tour for the course: Vårfisketur etter sjøørret, New Zealand, Isfisketur(er), Kveitefiske Trøndelagskysten/Nordland, Laksefisketur i Trøndelag
  • Study tour for the school: Bli-kjent-tur, Blåtur

Does it sound exciting to try tropical saltwater fishing in tropical waters? Then you should join this fishing and outdoor life class for a year at Skogn Folk High School!

Welcome to Fishing and Outdoor Life New Zealand.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast who loves: world-class trout fishing, salmon fishing, sea trout, sea fishing, fly tying, mountain hiking, and the freedom of tent and camp life? Then this is the line for you. Or perhaps you are just a little curious and want to get started with recreational fishing?

 

With us, you get to cultivate your passion for fishing and outdoor life while meeting others with similar interests. You will gain valuable knowledge and perspectives for your current and future life, covering everything from the hobby itself to culture, democracy, friendship, and travel.

 

You will be challenged and introduced to exciting topics that give you valuable skills for your future. We use the autumn and winter to master the fundamental skills—like navigation, camp life, and winter expeditions—that will equip you for a long trip where you need to be self-sufficient.

 

We travel to New Zealand for our study trip. Here, we will be "Fishing Bums" living the simple camper-van life. We will fish in rivers and lakes for massive trout and try our luck in the ocean for kingfish and yellowfin tuna. This is a fishing trip you will Never forget.

What You Will Learn:

Tight lines!!

Gymnastics

We train calisthenics, balance and coordination. We'll take some fieldtrips to the gymnastics gym in Levanger, where we learn flips and utilizing the various gymnastics apparatus. Perfect for daredevils and for generalized strength and mobility.

Sted:
Our school is located by the Trondheimsfjord, 70 km north of Trondheim, Levanger is the nearest city. The airport Trondheim Lufthavn Værnes is only 40 minutes away, and the train stops almost at our door step. Recreational areas nearby: the fjord, idyllic lakes, forests and mountains. Nice area for bicycling, hiking and swimming.

Skolen og elevene:
Our capasity is currently 95 students, age from 18 into the twenties. 

A year at a Norwegian folk high school provides an unique opportunity to live and work together with other young people, as well as learning subjects of special interest to you. There are no exams nor grades at Skogn folkehøgskole, the focus is on practial, hands-on learning.

You can apply for major subjects whithin this themes:

  • Handball Brasil 
  • USA - Video Making and Outdoor Activities
  • Bow - Hunting and Fishing USA 
  • Martial Arts Muay Thai and K1 Thailand 
  • Martial Arts MMA Thailand 
  • N3rd-Culture
  • Fishing and Outdoor Activities Costa Rica 
  • Enjoying life Samos
  • Backpacking Costa Rica

Courses at the school

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