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Outdoorlife – North of Norway and New Zealand

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 24.08.2025
  • Course teaching amount: 15 hours/week
  • Price: from 152 891,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. 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.
  • Environmental certification:
    Fairtrade
  • Location: Mosjøen
  • Study tour for the course: New Zealand
  • Study tour for the school: Helgelandsopplevelser

For you who are adventurous, want to experience unique outdoor life and explore two parts of the world in one school year. Here you get new experiences, new friends and a solid network for the future.

The best of both worlds

This line has literally brought together the best of both worlds when it comes to outdoor life, and it is well suited for those who like to be on the go. We are surrounded by great nature in Northern Norway, and go on trips along the Helgeland coast, in Børgefjell and Lomsdals-Visten National Parks. And on the study trip to New Zealand, you get to experience outdoor life under completely different circumstances, in another part of the world with a completely different climate. At the school, there is always something going on, bonfires under the northern lights, social activities and a number of electives.

Helgeland is the best starting point for a varied outdoor life. You will experience glacier hiking at the Okstind massif and spend the night at the country's most popular DNT cabin Rabothytta. Of course, we are also going on a road trip to Lofoten to surf and go on completely wild trips! During the dark time of winter, we travel halfway around the globe, to New Zealand, which is known as the "adventure capital of the world". Here we paddle along chalk-white beaches in Abel Tasman National Park, bouldering on Castle Hill, go on alpine tours with wild views in Mt.Cook National Park, surf, climb, raft and cycle downhill.

Back in Northern Norway, we go skiing, try out ice climbing and not least dog sledding, go out to the Helgeland coast with island hopping, a joint trip to Træna and the very special Rødøyløva with its unique view. 

Vefsn Folkehøgskole TOPPEN is an active and creative school, placed on the top of a hill on the outskirts of Mosjøen in the middle of Norway. But still far enough up north that the northern lights dance across the sky regularly during the winther.

We want you to experience COURAGE, MASTERY and OPPORTUNITIES when you are a student with us. In a safe community and with many new experiences, you have good opportunities for personal growth and lifelong learning. For us, professional quality and well-being for everyone is important.

To make the most of the year, we think it's important that you have a vibrant and varied environment around you. Here you can find urban and great nature, safety and excitement, humor and seriousness, professional quality and well-being, combined with committed teachers. Security and challenges, good social environment and professional development are equally important.

The school is well equipped in all classes and there is wifi throughout the school. In addition, we have several common areas like a fitness room, rooms to socialize, student kitchen ... yes, all we need to do well. Our accommodation kitchen is one of the best, and we are spoiled by skilled chefs and good food all year round.

Another thing we emphasize is to have employees who are not only proficient in their subject but mean something more for the students. With us you will find people who have energy and humor, and teachers who want to bring out the best in you. Our students should feel included and appreciated, and we are all concerned that our students should feel at home and have a good time.

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