Sport, community, experiences, and new friendships At Aalborg Sportshøjskole we welcome international students from all over the world who would like to experience how it is to live on a Danish sports folk high school (Idrætshøjskole) in their gap year.
About the school
Aalborg Sportshøjskole is a Danish folk high school - a school where you learn, live and play sports together with other young people in the age range of 18-25 years (older students are welcome as well). It is a boarding school, where the strong community is built by shared interests and a motivation for learning more, starting new friendships and having fun together. There are no exams at the school, the high school kitchen staff prepare delicious meals and snacks 3-6 times every day, and you live in rooms with 2-3 other high school students.
Where is Aalborg Sportshøjskole located?
Aalborg Sportshøjskole is located in the heart of one of Denmark’s major study cities. Therefore, you will find lots of cafés, restaurants and venues/events for young people near the school. Aalborg is located beautifully by the fjord and offers many recreative areas as well, and Aalborg Airport is just 5 kilometers away from the city, easily connecting us to the world.
Our core subjects
Cross-Training
Fitness
Preparation for admission to police training
Sports
Climbing. Rapelling
Outdoor
Weight Training
Surfing
Instructor Training
Yoga
Courses and topics
45+ subjects to choose between
- Agility
- Ambulance
- Anatomy, Nutrition, and Training
- Beachvolley
- Boardsports
- Bouldering
- Cardio
- CrossFit
- The Debate
- Philosophy
- Fitness
- Football
- Innovation and Creativity
- Know Yourself
- Climbing
- Climbing and Bouldering
- Climate Activists
- Choir
- Creative Arts
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Outdoor
- Padel
- Personal Training
- Police
- Politics, Society, and History
- Psycholog
- Gymnastics
- Powerlifting
- Strength Training
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Teambuilding
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Yoga
Instructor Training Programs
While attending Aalborg Sportshøjskole, you have the opportunity to take a wide variety of different instructor training programs and coaching courses. These courses can be a gateway to an exciting student job.
- Climbing Instructor (including safety certification)
- Coaching Education
- First Aid Course
- Fitness Personal Trainer
- Nutrition Advisor Education
- Sports Massage
- Strength Training
- Strength and Physical Trainer
Practical information
How do you live at Aalborg Sportshøjskole?
At Aalborg Sportshøjskole, you live in an apartment with 2-3 other students. The apartments are between 35 and 40 square meters and consist of a small entrance, a large room, a kitchenette with a refrigerator AND your own toilet and bath 🚽🛁.
How are the facilities at Aalborg Sportshøjskole?
At Aalborg Sportshøjskole, we have some of the best facilities in the country for climbing, strength training, CrossFit, and fitness. In addition, we have an outdoor bonfire area and all the equipment needed for water sports and outdoor activities.
What about the food at Aalborg Sportshøjskole?
Our kitchen staff serves three main meals and three snacks every day. On weekends, a delicious brunch is served, and there is always fruit, tea, and coffee available. Food is more than just fuel - it's a fantastic source of new and exciting experiences for your senses. Therefore, we offer varied and exciting meals that challenge your taste buds and stimulate your senses with new flavors, textures, and ingredients. Our skilled chefs ensure that food from all corners of the world is included, giving you the opportunity to try new dishes from different cultures.