Grundtvigs Folk High School

Immerse yourself in what you want and become part of an inclusive community. Grundtvigs Højskole is a general folk high school located 40 km north of Copenhagen. You create your schedule based on subjects such as politics, art, photography, podcast, literature, music, theatre, movement, cooking, journalism and many more.

About the school

PHOTOGRAPHY - WRITING WORKSHOP - POLITICS - MUSIC - OUT IN NATURE - PAINTING - RADIO
At Grundtvig's Folk High School, you create your own schedule and choose only the subjects you want. 


INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Life at Grundtvigs offers an inclusive community. Together you will have an everyday life that – in addition to teaching – includes everything from singing together, bathing trips, movie nights and parties, hangovers, board games, lectures, concerts, relaxation and much more. We have room for 120 students and are located in Hillerød 40 km north of Copenhagen.


ENVIRONMENT
The school's facilities are always available. They include a gym, library, ceramics workshop, darkroom, music room, studio, jewelry workshop, fireplace room, a lovely park of over 10,000 square meters and much more.

LECTURE
The calendar is filled with musicians, debaters and other exhiting people who visit the folk high school. These include Sebastian Lynggaard, Jalal and Sørine Gotfredsen

OUR HISTORY
Our history is undeniably linked to Grundtvig, and we are proud of that. We stand on the shoulders of his basic ideas. We cherish community, singing, contemplation and wonder.


Our core subjects

Photography
Ceramics and Raku
Painting
Journalism
Podcast
Politics
Litterature
Creative Writing
Music
Nature

Courses and topics

The semester is divided into two periods, which gives you the opportunity to choose new subjects along the way. You create your own schedule based on more than 30 courses, which you can see here

The A-subject takes up most of the timetable, and it is consistent throughout the stay, here you can choose between:

PHOTOGRAPHY - Dive into the magical world of photography, where the camera becomes an extension of yourself.

OUT IN NATURE - Practice-oriented subject with focus on tour, nature and skills to stay outside.

PAINTING - Work theoretically and practically with different styles and expressions.

LITERATURE - Write short stories, poems, essays and get acquainted with some of the country's exuberant writers.

RADIO - Get sucked into the amazing world of radio and create your own podcast.

POLITICS - Learn more about the different political layers that shape the society you are a part of.

MUSIC - Develop your own musical expression and get inspired.

The teaching at Grundtvigs is based on curiosity, commitment and professionalism. At the same time, the majority of the folk high school's teachers are still practicing in their subjects alongside folk high school. 


Practical information

LOCATION
Grundtvig Folk High School is located in Hillerød, 40 km north of Copenhagen.

ROOMS
We have both double and single rooms with and without private shower and toilet. In the room there are the most necessary things – a bed, a wardrobe, table, chair and a notice board.

FOOD
Our kitchen uses seasonal ingredients. We have the bronze mark in ecology and recycle food as much as possible to reduce food waste.

STUDENT COUNSELLING
If you want to clarify your choice of study, you can use the school's student counsellors.

TEACHERS
The teachers are committed and look forward to meeting you!

FOLLOW EVERYDAY LIFE
Follow life at Grundtvig's Folk High School on Instagram.

FACILITIES
Studio, ceramics cellar, photo studio, radio studio and music, library, gymnasium, a park, shelters, a greenhouse, Mac's with PhotoShop, Illustrator, iMovie, Hindenburg and more.

Course start
August and January

Course length:
18 or 22 weeks. 

Course price
See prices at our website

If you have additional questions, you can always write to info@grundtvigs.dk

Our current courses

Long courses

14. August, 18 weeks
6. January, 22 weeks

School Type

General and Grundtvigian Schools

Prices

See prices for the different stays here

About accommodation

Accomodations: 120

we have room for 120 students

Travels

STUDY TRIPS

We strive to travel in Europe and without planes, however, exceptions may occur. You will travel with your A-subject to an exciting and relevant city. The last few years we have visited Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Bergen and Brussels.

Contact school

Grundtvigs Folk High School
Frederiksværksgade 147
3400 Hillerød

Phone number: 48 26 87 00
info@grundtvigs.dk
Manager: Jakob Mejlhede Nielsen