Norwegian Outdoors Lofoten

Combine learning Norwegian language with Nordic outdoor activities throughout 4 seasons. Experience our favorite highlights of Arctic Norway and the majestic Lofoten Islands – between alpine mountains and the sea.

The nature and culture in Lofoten provide a fantastic setting for learning Norwegian language and culture – through a versatile outdoor lifestyle. As a student, Lofoten Folkehøgskole you’ll collect memories for life in spectacular nature, and;

You will learn and explore:

  • Learning Norwegian – practical, everyday language
  • Surfing and sailing
  • Amazing hikes in coastal and alpine environments
  • Sea-Kayaking and paddling card (wet card)
  • Bouldering and climbing card (brattkort)

The Norwegian Outdoors Lofoten program

makes full use of everything Lofoten has to offer and teaches you how to travel safely in various conditions and seasons. Versatile knowledge opens many doors, and throughout the year, You’ll learn most of what you need for an active outdoor life.—whether in the mountains, forests, or at sea.

You’ll learn to harvest and prepare food from nature, camp in a tent during winter, use traditional boats and nordic skiing, just to mention a few.

Who does the line serve?

Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Norwegian, explore Lofoten’s wild nature, and gain a broad range of outdoor skills.

Lofotodden National Park and hiking in the west

Lofoten National Park in the west is incredibly spectacular with its peaks and sheer cliffs, but also offers beautiful beaches, fine fjords and pristine valleys.
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Our ambition is that,

over the course of the school year, you’ll get to know Lofoten on skis, on foot, and at sea. We hope you’ll become one of those who carry Lofoten in their heart for the rest of their life.

Key themes include the Leave No Trace principles,

foraging and cooking from nature, knowledge of plant and animal life, and practical skills in boating, forest, and mountain travel. In our grand and pristine natural surroundings, we aim to teach you how to travel safely in all conditions.

Welcome to Lofoten!

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Øystein Falch Alsos

Øystein is a versatile soul and is both a lecturer, musician, active runner and outdoorsman. He is involved in the local community and is passionate about more sustainable social development, and goes 100 percent into the things he is involved in – whether it is school, running or musical projects.

oystein@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Information

Here you will find packing lists for what you need to bring with you when you come to Lofoten. Both for living at school, teaching and leisure >>>

Former students tell

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More than half of Lofoten is under the sea surface. Here you encounter a whole new universe in weightless conditions.

Line tour: Norwegian Outdoor Lofoten

Memories for life

We want to see as much of Lofoten as possible. Many people believe that the more out in the archipelago you go, the more intense the experience becomes. Early in the school year we take a trip to Moskenesøya, where Lofoten is experienced at its most intense.

We spend a school week among Norway’s finest beaches and mountains. Famous natural features such as Kvalvika, Ryten, Hermansdalstinden, Bunessranda and Reinebringen are within easy reach of the tent pitches.