The analysis company EPSI conducts a survey each year among former students at all the folk colleges. The user survey for 2021 showed that Hurdal Verk is among the 25% best schools in terms of customer satisfaction. We score particularly high on well-being and environment, with 91.7 out of 100 points, which is far above average. We work actively to ensure that everyone feels seen, included and respected, no matter who you are.

Our school is located rural and peaceful in a small village called Hurdal, but only 30 minutes from the country’s main airport, Oslo Airport. This gives our foreign students a great advantage when they arrive in the country, as they avoid transit journeys to other places in the country. The students also benefit from the proximity to Gardermoen when they go home during the holidays. What’s more, Oslo is only 1 hour away by public transport from the center of Hurdal.

Elective subjects are a refreshing break from everyday life, where you can try out many new subjects. We give high priority to elective subjects at Hurdal Verk. In normal weeks, we have electives 2 days a week. In addition, we have elective weeks, We offer approx. 70 different elective subjects.

At Hurdal Verk, we have extensive experience in arranging educational and meaningful study trips. We have destinations in Asia, Africa, America and Europe. Among other things, our journeys aim to create an understanding of other people and cultures, and give you experiences you need for life. 

We know that many of our students like to work out, which is why we have 2 modern gyms, indoor skating ramp, gymnasium, beach volleyball court. 9-hole Frisbee golf course, park with swimming area and football field at the school. Within 2 km, we have an artificial turf field, a sports hall, an alpine resort and miles of groomed cross-country skiing tracks.

Perhaps you are not spoiled by attending beautiful school buildings and surroundings? But did you know that it actually has a lot to say for well-being? Many of our students say that they wanted to go to Hurdal Verk because it looked so beautiful. We dare to say that we have Norway’s most beautiful folk high school. At Hurdal Verk, we have also invested a lot in nice premises and facilities for our students, and have refurbished many classrooms and common rooms recently.

Here in Eastern Norway, we are lucky to have the most stable climate in the country. We normally have hot summers and cold, dry winters with stable snow conditions.

Good food is important for well-being. We are committed to serving good, varied and nutritious food. We listen to the students and develop the menu in collaboration with the student council.

At Hurdal Verk, we have a dedicated staff consisting of a good mix of young and experienced employees. Most of them live on the school grounds, which gives a special closeness to the students, and enables us to look after and see the students well.

Our great variety of courses and subjects means that you get to know both people who have the same interests as you, and people who have completely different interests. This means that you also get the opportunity to try your hand at subjects that are completely new to you. If you are on the Adventure group, you can, for example, choose riding as an elective.