Idrætshøjskolen Sønderborg

At Idrætshøjskolen Sønderborg, there is room for big ideas, strong communities and personal growth. Everyday life offers sports, travel, community and spontaneous experiences.You create your own schedule from 25 sports and 40 subjects. The school is located between the beach, forest and Sønderborg. At IHS, you will challenge yourself physically, socially and personally - and create memories for life. 🫶

About the school

At Idrætshøjskolen Sønderborg, there is room for big ideas, strong communities and personal growth.
Here, ideas are not just talked about - they are brought to life.

Everyday life is filled with sports, community, spontaneous activities and people who want to engage with the world around them. You may come for the sports, travel opportunities and experiences. But most students leave with much more: new friendships, greater confidence and the feeling of having been part of something truly special.

You create your own schedule from more than 25 sports and 40 different subjects. Whether you are a beginner, highly ambitious or simply curious to try something new, there is space for you at IHS.

Located between the beach, the forest and the city of Sønderborg, the school offers unique surroundings for both activity and relaxation. After a beach volleyball match, you can jump into the sea, go mountain biking in the forest or enjoy the view from a kayak on the water.

At IHS, it is not only about sports. It is also about personal development, meaningful relationships and experiences that stay with you long after your stay ends.

Get marked for life at IHS. 🫶

Our core subjects

Adventure

Ball Games

Sports

Sailing

Skiing

Surfing

Water Sports

Volleyball and Beachvolley

Outdoor Life

Ceramics and Raku

Courses and topics

At Idrætshøjskolen Sønderborg, subjects are about much more than classes. Here, you get the opportunity to challenge yourself, develop new skills and become part of strong communities.

In the special sports subjects, you can immerse yourself in a sport together with others who share your interest - whether you are a beginner or experienced. The sports subjects allow you to explore even more activities and experience the joy of movement, sports and community in everyday life. You have your special sports subject 3 times a week and the sports subject twice a week.

In the interest subjects, you can explore new hobbies and creative interests such as sports massage, outdoor life, music, cooking or ceramics. The general subjects focus on personal development, society, culture and reflection, encouraging you to think creatively, discuss ideas and gain new perspectives on yourself and the world around you.

At the same time, the entire school comes together through community subjects, morning assemblies, singing, lectures, shared sports activities and social events that create friendships and experiences across the school.

At IHS, you do not just build a schedule - you build a folk high school experience filled with memories, personal growth and experiences for life.

Practical information

Facilities at IHS

Idrætshøjskolen Sønderborg offers fantastic facilities both indoors and outdoors. Here, you will find a swimming pool, climbing wall, beach volleyball courts, mountain bike trail, fitness facilities and areas for water sports such as sailing and other watersports. The school also offers cozy spaces for classes, music, relaxation and creative activities.

A Kitchen with Values

Food also plays an important role at IHS. In our Kitchen with Values, the focus is on nutritious and delicious meals made from fresh ingredients that support an active lifestyle. The kitchen works with seasonal ingredients, collaborates with local producers and focuses on quality, taste and sustainability.

Visit the School

Would you like to experience the atmosphere at IHS, meet the students and see the facilities for yourself?

Then you can book a tour at Idrætshøjskolen Sønderborg.

Apply Now

Are you ready for a folk high school stay filled with community, sports, travel and new experiences?

Then you can apply right here. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact us - we are always happy to help you find the stay that suits you best.