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
Soccer
Preparation for admission to police training
Climbing. Rapelling
Running
Weight Training
Surfing
Instructor Training
Ceramics and Raku
Courses and topics
45+ subjects to choose between
Agility
Ambulance
Anatomy and Training
Beach Volleyball and Volleyball
Board Sports
Ball Sports
Board Games
Cardio
CrossFit
Cycling
You Can Do It Yourself
Diving
Family Group
Philosophy
Fitness
Fitness 360
Personal Fitness Trainer
Football
Lectures
Outdoor Life
Community Meeting
Community Singing
Community Session
First Aid Course
Golf
Make a Difference
HYROX
Folk High School Debate
Improvisational Theatre
Ceramics
Racket Sports
Climbing Instructor
Climbing and Bouldering
Climbing and Bouldering Lite
Rock Climbing and Multi-Pitch
Choir
Sports Nutrition Coach Certification
Arts and Crafts
Creativity and Innovation
The Cultural Bridge
Running Club
Mindfulness
Morning Assembly
Mountain Biking
Music
Outdoor
Outdoor Explorer
Padel
Personal Training
Police
Politics, Society and History
Psychology
Rappelling and Rope Activities
Ensemble Playing
Sensory Analysis and Fine Tasting
Sports Massage
Gymnastics
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Knitting and Crochet
Powerlifting
Powerlifting and Strength Training
Strength Coach Level 2
Strength and Physical Training Coach (Diploma Coach)
Surfing
Swimming
Team Building
Hiking
Winter Swimming
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wakeboarding
Yoga
While attending Aalborg Sportshøjskole, you have the opportunity to take a wide variety of different instructor training programs and coaching courses.
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.