Living and leisure
Experience a year of fun activities and community! Join us on trips, cook, and have a social life in a safe environment. You have over six majors to choose from and can use the swimming pool, ride horses, and much more!
About the line
This is the line for those of you who need some support in your daily life, but who have a goal of standing on your own two feet in the future. Here you will get to know others who also want to:
Get friends for life
Become more independent
Experience fantastic nature in a safe environment
You will participate in daily activities such as walks in the forest and fields, cooking, physical exercise, cleaning and personal hygiene. The most important thing is that you will learn to take care of yourself and have fun! In addition, you will choose a major subject that you will focus on.
These are the majors you can choose from:
🐎 Horse and rider
Become confident in the saddle and learn about care, riding and interaction with the horse.
🤹♀️ Circus | Movement X Modern Circus
Try your hand at everything from juggling to floor and aerial acrobatics.
🏹 Viking
Explore the Viking Age and learn how the Vikings lived.
🧵 Sewing and knitting
Sew, knit and make your own garments, and learn how to repair worn-out clothes.
🌄 Outdoor activities
Experience Western Norway from fjords to mountains, with everything from hiking, surfing to climbing. Maybe we'll try sleeping under the open sky?
💪 Functional training
Join the training and try everything from strength training to running sessions, and learn the importance of food and rest.
Psst! You also have several electives to choose from. Maybe you want to learn to surf, find peace with yoga, or make coffee like a barista? The choice is entirely up to you, so do what you feel like.
This is what you will learn
to cooperate and live together with others
to be outside in nature, be physically active and take care of your health
to keep your room neat and clean
to use a washing machine and to wash clothes
to take responsibility for common tasks at the boarding school
to cook good and healthy food
to use cultural offerings in the local area and find fun leisure activities
to do simple tasks in the kitchen
to manage money and one's own finances
We have close dialogue, both before, during and after admission, to ensure that the school year fits your needs and requirements. Contact us so that together we can find the best solutions for you! We have room for 6-8 students. Of course, you do not need to know anything about the subject beforehand.
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Who is the line suitable for?
Those of you who have a mild mental disability or feel like you are struggling a bit in life. You may have some challenges or learning difficulties that mean you need a little extra support in your everyday life.
With us, everyone can join in.
You will of course participate in core and elective subjects together with the other students at the school, so that you will experience the community across the lines. At the same time, you will receive an offer that is adapted to your level. This means that we set realistic demands on you and that you must perform according to your abilities.
Tours and experiences you can join
Meet Trine
Environmental therapist | Living and leisure
Trine has been employed at Fjordane since 2020 and has a big heart for both people and animals.
She is a trained social worker, equine professional and has taken courses in animal-assisted interventions. Trine enjoys being outdoors, whether it's walking her dog or horse, in the stables or in the kitchen where she prepares delicious food.
Trine is a warm and confident person who always takes the time to listen and helps ensure that everyone has a good everyday life at school.
Teacher | Living and leisure
Samuel has a broad and exciting background that combines nature, climate and outdoor life. He has a bachelor's degree in geology, a master's degree in climate science and a bachelor's degree in outdoor life.
Folk high school has been a common thread throughout his life. He grew up with parents who both worked at folk high schools, and in the fall of 2025 Samuel became part of Fjordane Folk High School. Here he gets to combine both professional knowledge and his passion for nature and people. He enjoys being outdoors, either on a trip with a fishing rod and camera, or on mountain and telemark skiing in the winter.
When he's not on tour, you can often find him in the band room, where he plays guitar, bass or banjo with the students.
Meet Samuel
Meet Gry
Teacher | Living and leisure
Gry has been a teacher at Fjordane Folk High School since 2023. She has a bachelor's degree in nature, environment and outdoor life, one year of practical-pedagogical education and is a qualified life strength trainer through the Life Strength Training program.
She is passionate about creating good everyday lives where students can develop, experience mastery, and find joy in activities that are right for them.
In her free time, she prefers to be outdoors, either on horseback, on the climbing wall or skiing. She lives in a mini house by the sea with her husky Falko, and appreciates the simple things in life like sunsets, fresh air and good times.
Environmental worker | Housing and leisure
Nathan has many years of experience as a guide and outdoor enthusiast, having worked in both the Sunnmøre Alps, Jotunheimen and Nordfjord. He has a one-year degree in Arctic Adventure Tourism from UiT and is a qualified sea kayak guide.
As a teacher at Bu og fritid, Nathan emphasizes being present for his students and creating safety in everyday life. He enjoys using nature as a learning arena and shows how outdoor activities can provide mastery, peace and joy. In his free time, you can find Nathan with his guitar in hand, on randonnée tours or paddling down a rushing river.
Meet Nathan
Meet Caroline
Environmental worker | Housing and leisure
Caroline has been a part of Fjordane Folk High School since 2014, and knows the school well after being a student here on the equestrian course for two years.
She is a trained car painter and has experience from both the hotel and restaurant industries, which gives her broad practice and a lot of experience in meeting different people.
Caroline is a gentle and confident environmental worker who looks after each individual student and helps everyone feel at home at school. She thrives best when the days include animals, nature and preferably something practical to do.
In her free time, you can often find Caroline in the stables with the horses, out walking with the dog, or with her hands firmly planted in the flowerbed.
Boarding house manager | Teacher of housing and leisure
Gunnhild has been an important part of Fjordane Folk High School since 1986. She has a certificate as a chef and extensive experience as a boarding school director, and is a safe and familiar face for both students and staff.
As a boarding school principal, Gunnhild is concerned that the students thrive and feel at home at school. She has a calm way of meeting people and the students greatly appreciate her care.
Gunnhild is the one who knows the most about growing at school. She looks after our kitchen garden as if it were her own, growing tasty vegetables that we all enjoy.
When Gunnhild has free time, you can often find her in the garden, out for a walk, or with a knitting needle in her hands. She thrives in good company, and likes to be outside and active when she can.
Meet Gunnhild
A little about everyday life at school
How to apply
1. Fill out the application form
It's completely non-binding and not complicated. We need to know a little about who you are, your interests and why you want to become a student with us.
2. Your application is being processed.
First, you will receive confirmation that we have received your application. After November 15, admissions are ongoing and you will receive a possible offer of a place as soon as possible.
3. Answer yes or no to the space
You have 10 days to answer yes/no if you have been offered a place. If you say yes, you must pay a registration fee of NOK 2,900.
What do our students say?
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Karoline Onstad Langsrud
Living and leisure
Lars Langsrud and Tulla Onstad | Parents of Karoline– The years at folk high school have been crucial for Karoline's development and independence. Two years away from her family, but with fantastic teachers who were close to her in everyday life, enabled Karoline to move into her own apartment. Learning to take responsibility for herself and carry out daily tasks without her parents present was the key to an adult life. It is difficult to say what was most valuable because it was the whole that was the gold. Said by Karoline's parents.
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Eivind Dyrvik
Living and leisure
2022-2024– I remember best all the nice overnight trips and the nice day trips, as well as swimming and cooking. I have learned a lot, for example how to wash, do laundry and cook. I would recommend folk high school because you get to take part in a lot of nice and fun things!
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Fredrik Fauskanger Heggøy
Living and leisure
2022-2024– I have learned more about how to be with others. I have learned to wash clothes, cook and be nice to other people. I could do that before, but I have learned more about how to be with others. I recommend folk high school for anyone who is social!
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Kristine Klemmetvoll
Movement X
2024-2026– No matter which line you choose at Fjordane, you will meet great teachers, a safe and inspiring environment and people who quickly become like family. Although much may feel new and a little scary at first, this is where you will have memories and experiences you will never forget.
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Maja Stromsnes
Outdoor Explorer 360
2024-2026– I've learned a lot! From hiking in the high mountains to sleeping outside in the winter without freezing. I've gained experience with kayaking, climbing, skiing, surfing and freediving.
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Maya Brevik Lockyer
Movement X
2024-2026– I have learned so much, both professionally and personally. Not only within circus, but also about myself and other people. I have become better at standing in who I am, communicating and understanding people around me. It has been just as important as all the technique we learn.
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Hedda Moland
2nd year equestrian
2023 - 2025– After two years at Fjordane, I have learned a lot about horses. This has allowed me to get into Flyinge in Sweden. There I will train as a farrier.
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