Active Gap Year: Sports, Adventure & Self-Discovery

Active Gap Year: Sports, Adventure & Self-Discovery

Location
  • Denmark
    • Aarhus
Length
26 - 52 weeks

Program Details

Activities
Beer Tasting Canoeing Cycling Dancing Golfing Hiking Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Paddleboarding Rock Climbing Scuba Diving Skiing Surfing Swimming Yoga
Timeframe
Fall
Housing
Apartment
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
28

Pricing

Starting Price
8500
Price Details
Prices (2025)
School fees:
DKK 1975 per week if you attend Viborg IH as a Folk High School for 19 weeks.
School fees will cover your tuition, room, and board.
Travel expenses are NOT included.
School trip:
DKK 7400 covers a school trip to France.
Basic expenses:
DKK 5050 covers a set of clothes, a drinking bottle, a song book, a student picture, use of internet, and some teaching materials.
Enrollment fee:
DKK 2000 - this amount is nonrefundable.

There is a possibility to apply for a school scholarship.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Equipment Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Oct 22, 2025
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About Program

At Viborg Sports Academy / Viborg Idræts højskole, you can dive into subjects like fitness, football, dance, adventure racing, strength training, outdoor life, and much more. We combine high-level sports with creative electives like psychology, nutrition, coaching, and team building. Every week is packed with physical challenges, shared experiences, and deep conversations that push you beyond your comfort zone. You’ll develop leadership skills, confidence, resilience, and a better understanding of yourself and others. Living together with students from Denmark and abroad creates a unique, inspiring learning environment. There are no grades or pressure—just personal growth, community, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're training on the field, hiking through forests, or reflecting by the bonfire, every moment helps shape who you want to become.

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Program Highlights

  • An international, non-formal learning experience where you live, train, and grow alongside students from Denmark and around the world.
  • A wide range of sports and outdoor disciplines—such as football, fitness, strength training, hiking, adventure racing, and outdoor survival.
  • Personal development through coaching, reflection, and teamwork, helping you build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships.
  • Unforgettable experiences beyond the classroom, including bonfire nights, wilderness trips, team challenges, and shared everyday life.
  • The freedom to explore who you are and what drives you, without exams or pressure—just real-life learning and meaningful growth.

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