Fishing and Outdoor Life

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 22.08.2026
  • Course teaching amount: 14 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 157 500,-
  • 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 the Fishing and Outdoor Life class for a year here at Skogn Folk High School!

Dreaming of New Zealand?Join Fishing & Outdoor Life!

Ready for world-class trout fishing, epic salmon runs, or thrilling deep-sea angling—alongside a group of legendary friends? Whether you’re an experienced fly binder or a curious hobbyist, this course is for you.At Skogn, we pair our passion for the outdoors with a tight-knit, supportive community.You'll master the wilderness, push your boundaries, and forge lifelong bonds.We spend the autumn building camp skills, mastering fly casting, and living outdoors, so we are 100% ready for the ultimate journey together.

Roadtrip in New Zealand

We live the campervan life as true fishing bums! We target trout in crystal-clear rivers and test our strength against Kingfish and Yellowfin Tuna in the ocean. An expedition you and your friends will never forget.

🎣 What we will learn and experience together:

To prevent major price spikes on the class trip due to external factors (such as rising flight costs from global uncertainties), the timing and destination may be adjusted in consultation with the class.

 

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 New Zealand
  • Enjoying life Samos
  • Backpacking Costa Rica

Courses at the school

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