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Backpack Surprise | The World

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 19.08.2025
  • Course teaching amount: 17 hours/week
  • Price: from 140 500,-
  • 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: Tjeldsund Kommune
  • Study tour for the course: Backpack Surprise -Verden, reise og kultur
  • Study tour for the school: Vesterålen - Reindrift

The best of both worlds – being a folk high school student and spending 48 days traveling around the world!


Combine the Northern Lights in Northern Norway and a safari in Africa? Folk high school life and travel around the world? Impossible combination? Not with us!

The world is our classroom

You will help tailor our six-week journey. We work as volunteers on various projects around the world within the framework of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This is the program for you if you like independence, teamwork, and can handle the fact that your backpack is the most stable thing in your daily life.

Surprises!

We spend the autumn planning the long trip. We also have some surprises for you. These are challenges that come up suddenly, designed to push some boundaries and build the team you are a part of.

Still unsure whether to choose a folk high school year or travel around the world? Choose both! Choose Backpack Surprise!

We have many surprises and challenges that create an unpredictable and fun daily life, where only creativity sets the limits. Join the fun!

"A small and cozy school with lots of engagement and inclusivity, where everyone gets to know each other" – this is just one of the many positive reviews we receive from our students.

The school is beautifully located in the heart of Northern Norway, just 15 minutes from Lofoten Airport - Evenes.

Here, we have the very best of Northern Norwegian nature right outside our doorstep! The school is situated in a Sami area, and we collaborate with the Sami people to offer unique and exciting experiences.

All our programs are fully covered by financial aid from Lånekassen, so you don’t need personal savings to attend.

With excellent facilities, a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities, and a team of dedicated, caring, and highly skilled staff, we are ready to welcome you!

This is one of many reasons why 91.4% of our students would choose the Folk High School of Northern Norway again (EPSI 2022).

 

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