Dorms and school area
What are the dorms like at Elverum Folk High School? What does it look like at the school, in the classrooms and on the grounds?
The school has six dormitory buildings: Sørigard, Tjønnlia, Eidsvoll, Hovedbygget, Solbakken and Nordigard.
Most of our dorm rooms are shared by two students. When you apply, you can choose between a room with a private bathroom or a room with shared bathroom facilities, which is a slightly more affordable option. We also have a limited number of single rooms.
Each dorm has its own house group, and throughout the year there are friendly competitions, social evenings, and plenty of other activities with your group. Everyone shares responsibility for keeping the dorm clean and tidy.
At folk high school, you quickly get to know each other and form close friendships. Almost all students share a room with one other person, and our dorms are mixed across both programs and genders.
Common areas
We have plenty of common rooms throughout the dorms where you can hang out in your free time, celebrate birthdays, play cards or pool, watch movies and shows, or simply chill and spend time with friends.
The common rooms have TVs with Apple TV, and the school provides access to both Netflix and Disney+, so there’s always plenty to watch. You can also stream content from your own device.
At Sørigard, there’s a fully equipped student kitchen with everything you need, whether you want to bake a cake, make a frozen pizza, or whip up something tasty.
The common rooms and student kitchen are open to everyone, not just the students who live in that particular dorm.
Classrooms and outdoor areas
In the school and the school area you will find many facilities that help to keep you active during the year.
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- Sagtjernet, one of Elverum’s best swimming spots, is practically in our backyard, with sandy beaches and a diving tower.
- Beach Volleyball Court
- Skate ramp
- Football field
- Ski slopes. In winter, a wonderful trail network is prepared that is easily accessible from the school
- Railpark for skiing and snowboarding
- Apple orchard
- Basketball hoop
Other
- Gym hall, and stage with top sound, lighting and video
- Auditorium
- Art workshops for painting, wood, ceramics, glass and print
- Band rehearsal room
- Music studio with Cubase
- Rehearsal room for dance and theater with «black box»
- Photo Studio
- Dark room
- Video editing room with lots of video equipment
- Gym
- Library, with board games
- Common rooms with TVs and Apple TVs
- Student kitchen
- Billiard room
Photos from workshops, facilities and the area
Elverum has more to offer than you might expect. Check out our guide to things to do in Elverum.