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Winter festival at Skaga, family and friends are welcome!

We look forward to inviting family and friends to the Winter Festival at Hallingdal Folkehøgskole. From February 19th to 21st, we open our doors for a weekend filled with fellowship, winter activities, good meals and a real folkehøgskole atmosphere, with the possibility of overnight stays until Sunday, February 22nd.

Winter festival at Hallingdal Folk High School

February 19–21, 2026

You can choose to participate the entire weekend, or come from Friday to Saturday.

Program for the weekend

Thursday

Arrival and possible check-in during the afternoon
Dinner at 7:30 PM–8:30 PM
Chat, sing and have a nice time in the fireplace room

Friday – elective day

Family and friends are invited to a completely ordinary – and very nice – elective day at school.

You can choose between:

  • Downhill skiing

  • Cross-country skiing trip

  • Creative elective: Creating and shaping (at school)

In the evening there will be a program evening with entertainment and activities.

Schedule Friday:

  • 07.45–08.30: Breakfast (with packed lunch)

  • 08.30: Morning meeting in the A hall

  • 09:00–15:00: Electives

  • 3:15 PM: Dinner

  • 19:00–20:00: Dinner

  • 20.00: Program evening
    Coffee and cakes

Saturday

  • 08:00–09:00: Breakfast

  • 09.00: Morning gathering

  • 09.30: Line presentation

  • 12:00–13:00: Lunch

Then return home.

Practical information – downhill skiing

For those of you who choose downhill skiing, you can choose between:

  • Off-piste

  • The jib is alive

  • Bølle course (for those with good swing technique and a desire for challenges)

  • Turning technique

Ski passes are paid for by the individual, and you must have your own ski equipment.
We consider weather, snow conditions and price before making a final decision on which ski resort we use.

Please indicate your desired elective course when registering.

Prices and accommodation

Participation without accommodation (accommodation in Gol)

  • NOK 550,-
    Includes dinner on Friday, supper on Friday, coffee and cakes, and lunch on Saturday.

  • NOK 400,-
    Includes dinner on Friday, coffee and cakes, and lunch on Saturday.

Tips for accommodation in Gol:
Hesla Farm, Pers Hotel, Skagahøgdi Ski Center

Accommodation at Hallingdal Folk High School:

We have a few rooms available for rent. Prices include food, but not ski passes.

Thursday–Saturday (2 nights):

  • Double room with full board: NOK 2,600.

  • Single room with full board: NOK 2,200.

Thursday–Sunday (3 nights):

  • Double room with full board: NOK 3,600.

  • Single room with full board: NOK 3,100.

1 night:

  • Double room with full board: NOK 2,000.

  • Single room with full board: NOK 1,100.

Prices do not include bed linen. Please bring a duvet cover, fitted sheet and towel.
Bed linen can be rented for NOK 180 per set.

Accommodation on a mattress in a student room:
NOK 350 per night.

Registration and payment

Registration deadline: Thursday, February 13, 2026

Send registration to:
📧 kjokken@hallingdalfhs.no
📧 post@hallingdalfhs.no

Remember to state your desired elective.

Payment:

  • Tip: 533210

  • Bank account: 2351 73 35983

  • IBAN: NO90 2351 7335 983

  • SWIFT (BIC): NEPRNO21

Remember to mark the payment with what it applies to (price/accommodation).

Welcome to a pleasant and atmospheric winter weekend with us at

Hallingdal Folk High School!