Autumn 2026. Coexistence in a changing world. Music, Art, Outdoor, Sport, Ceramics, Brewmaster, Jewellery Design
Silkeborg HøjskoleAbout Silkeborg Højskole
Art / Music / Outdoor / Sports / Ceramics / Brewmaster / Jewellery Design
Silkeborg Højskole is a Danish folk high school with a global outlook. We value the unique energy that emerges when young people from Denmark and other nationalities come together. This environment fosters a vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives, creating a learning space that goes beyond traditional education. We believe that these interactions empower young people to grow personally and inspire them to become more open-minded and globally conscious individuals.
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The main language of teaching is Danish but English interpretation is provided. A number of subjects taught in English is also provided each semester.
Subjects
Choose one main subject, two existential subjects and 3-5 elective subjects.
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Art
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Nature and outdoor life
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Ceramics
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Sports and water sports
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Music
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- Jewellery design
- Brewmaster
– explore the essential “WHYs” of life from different angles and may include subjects like sustainable innovation, philosophy etc.
– often have a more practical scope and may include subject like MTB, Ceramics, Beer brewing, Kayaking, Songwriting, Volley etc.
Travel with us to Korsika, South Korea, Norway, The Balkans, India, Ghana, USA or Kenya.

Schools core subjects
Philosophy
Outdoor Life
Sports
Kayak and Canoe
Ceramics and Raku
Art
Jewelry
Music
Politics
Study Trips (more than 2 weeks)
Subject for this course
Sports Physical education and Gymnastics •
Adventure
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Ball Games
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Sports
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Kayak and Canoe
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Running
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Exercise
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Mountainbike
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Outdoor
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Water Sports
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Volleyball and Beachvolley
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Media Social science Politics and travel •
Anthropology
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Democracy
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Media Literacy
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Politics
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Study Trips (more than 2 weeks)
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Society
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Sociology
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Youth Culture
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Arts and creative subjects •
Architecture
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Visual Arts
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Gastronomy
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Recycling
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Graphics
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Ceramics and Raku
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Art
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Art History
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Crafts
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Painting
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Sculpturing
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Jewelry
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Drawing
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Aesthetics
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Nature and science •
Sustainabilty og Ecology
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Outdoor Life
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Nature
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Nature and Environment
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Hiking
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Humanistic subjects and languages •
Taught in English
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Ethics
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Philosophy
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Storytelling
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History of Ideas
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Religious Knowledge
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Cross-Cultural Communication
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Cultural History
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Litterature
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Religion
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Rhetoric
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Creative Writing
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Theology
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Music Theater and Dancing •
Improvisation
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Choir
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Audio Engineering
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Music
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Music Appreciation
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Rhythmic Music
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Singing
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Songwriting
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