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VanLife & Interrail

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 23.08.2025
  • Course teaching amount: 17 hours/week
  • Price: from 158 580,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Verdal
  • Study tour for the course: Interrail Europe, Roadtrip - Norway and the Nordics, Surfecamp i Hoddevik
  • Study tour for the school: Spania and Gibraltar - for all students

Freedom on four wheels. Train tracks through Europe. From northern lights to golden sunsets – VanLife & Interrail is for those who want to explore, live simply, and see the real Norway.

Sometimes the best trips is the one you didn’t plan. Like waking up to the sound of waves, sunlight over the Lofoten mountains, or fresh coffee in a Danish harbor town. VanLife & Interrail is for those who want to feel the wind in their hair, the sun on their face, and the thrill of the unknown.

We start with the basics: hands-on work, creative ideas, and a van that becomes your home. You’ll learn how to transform it with style, function, and sustainability in mind. From interior design to smart storage and cozy lighting – your van becomes your rolling base for adventure. No mechanical skills needed, just curiosity and teamwork.

Throughout autumn, we explore the road across Norway and the Nordics. With two vans and a small group (max 8 students), we decide where to go. Northern lights in Tromsø? Surfing in Hoddevik? A campfire by a fjord? We chase sunsets, hike peaks, and sleep by the sea. It’s a journey through Norway's wild beauty – from coast to mountains.

In spring, we travel by train across Europe – through the Alps, charming villages, and buzzing cities – all the way to Italy. This is interrail with meaning: food, culture, connection.

Back home at Bakketun, everyday life is filled with options: climbing, kayaking, ski trips, creative workshops, and shared experiences with other active students. The nature around Verdal is stunning – and always within reach.

Live with less. Experience more. This is VanLife & Interrail.

At Bakketun, you’ll get to explore your interests, try new things and become part of a warm, inclusive community. Early in the school year, we go on a shared trip to Spain – the perfect way to get to know each other and kickstart an unforgettable year.

You’ll meet teachers who care, support you and encourage you to take chances. You’ll have space to reflect, discover what matters to you, and grow both personally and academically. A year at Bakketun gives you direction, confidence and meaningful experiences – preparing you for further studies, work, and life ahead.

Explore and combine

Choose between several exciting programs and a wide range of electives. Are you active and adventurous, or creative and curious? You don’t have to choose one or the other – at Bakketun, you can combine, explore, and find your own balance.

We’re surrounded by mountains, forest, sea and small-town life. You’ll feel the thrill of a mountain hike, the peace of the woods, the wind on a surfboard and the laughter around a campfire. Some days challenge you – others are just about enjoying the moment together.

A real community

What students remember most about Bakketun is the people. You’ll be part of a safe and supportive community where everyone matters. You’ll make friends to laugh with, grow with, and share everyday life with – friends who cheer you on when you try something new.

You’ll live close to others, share meals, trips, and everyday moments. The community you become part of leaves a mark – and often lasts a lifetime.

Welcome to Bakketun – a year that might mean more than you expect.

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