EXPERIENCE THE WORLD
MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ARCHIPELAGO
LOFOTEN FOLKEHØGSKOLE
We are a diverse, open and inclusive school
Experience, learn and live – right in the heart of Lofoten. Become the ultimate adventure buddy!
Here, you’ll have a year you’ll never forget, combining real-life experiences with lifelong learning – in a place where nature and vibrant culture are at their best: the world’s most beautiful archipelago. Our school is surrounded by spectacular nature and vibrant culture, and our most important classroom is outside – in the mountains and on the sea.
Behind it all is a fantastic team of dedicated teachers who are truly passionate about what they do. They bring years of experience, solid expertise – and a contagious passion for sharing what they know.
With us, you can dive into something you really enjoy and become good at it – whether it’s outdoor activities, climbing, skiing, surfing, snowboarding, kayaking, scuba diving, film or photography.
Our full-year courses
2026-27
SKI AND CLIMBING
Levi, the Lyngsalpene mountains, Svartisen
PHOTO LOFOTEN
Helgeland, Vesterålen, Værøy
OUTDOOR LIFE LOFOTEN
Abisko, Hinnøya, Lofoten fishing
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Finnmark, Dividalen, Hinnøya
SURF, SKI AND SNOWBOARD
National border, Senja, Unstad
OUTDOOR LIFE, FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Møysalen, Vesterålen, Interrail
LOFOTSPORT
Senja, the National Border, Hinnøya
NORWEGIAN OUTDOORS LOFOTEN
Abisko, Hinnøya, Lofoten fishing
CLIMBING AND ALPINE ADVENTURE LIFE
Narvik, Senja, Interrail with climbing
Our half-year courses
Autumn 2026
CLIMBING AND MOUNTAIN SPORTS
AUTUMN NATURE PHOTO
SURF AND OUTDOOR LIFE
AUTUMN OUTDOOR LIFE
Our half-year courses
Winter 2027
SKI AND
TOP TOUR
SPRING NATURE PHOTO
WINTER OUTDOOR LIFE
TOP TOUR AND SURF
Half-year course for the 27-28 school year, the winter season 2027 will be launched
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We are continuously working to make all our travel activities more sustainable, and we offer flight-free teaching. We have chosen to spend even more time exploring Lofoten and the surrounding regions, because there is far more to experience here than we could possibly fit into one school year.
You can also travel here by train and boat. This is a pleasant and social way to travel, which not least sets a much smaller carbon footprint. The environmental footprint is smaller than flying. Additionally, it is an incredibly beautiful nature experience.
We have our own Podcast
Are you thinking about attending a folk high school, or simply curious to find out what it’s like? Maybe you’re already well into your year? In this podcast, you’ll hear funny stories from everyday life at the school, unique stories from the students’ many adventures, delicious recipes from our excellent kitchen – and much, much more.
In the sheltered harbour of Kabelvåg
The pleasant town of Kabelvåg is an urban small town located just a 5-minute walk from the school – and has, among other things, shops, a square, sports halls, a cultural center, museums, and galleries.
Read more about the school's classrooms, equipment and dormitories here >>>
Experience Lofoten through four seasons
Lofoten Folkehøgskole is beautifully situated, just a stone’s throw from the sea and surrounded by some of Lofoten’s most spectacular mountains. The school offers programmes in outdoor activities, sports, climbing, ski touring, surfing, film and photography.
We offer half-year programmes in most of our subject areas. Half-year programmes for the 2027–28 school year will be launched in winter 2027.
The natural surroundings around the school, together with our well-equipped facilities, provide the perfect setting for inspiring and engaging teaching.
See our classroom >>>
Adventurous Lofoten
Articles in the international press continue to highlight Lofoten as one of the world’s leading natural destinations. But if you’re planning to spend a year in Northern Norway, there’s a lot to consider – not least the weather. As a student, you’ll get to experience EVERYTHING Lofoten has to offer!
The students
Students at Lofoten Folkehøgskole come from all over Norway, as well as from Sweden, Denmark and a few other countries, with the mix varying from year to year. This gives Lofoten Folkehøgskole a distinctly international feel. Most students come directly from upper secondary school, but many have spent a few years studying, travelling or working before starting here. And quite often, we have students who are a little older and bring a wealth of life experience.
