Danes abroad
If you have Danish family and are living abroad, a stay at Rønshoved can reconnect you with roots.
Here at Rønshoved, we are used to having students with Danish backgrounds who grew up outside of Denmark and want to explore their own cultural background. You are welcome at Rønshoved to experience perhaps the most classic Grundtvigian folk high school there is. The school is deeply embedded in the classical Grundtvigian way of thinking. This manifests itself in our traditions, ideals, and teaching style, as well as in the sense of community among students and teachers that we have cultivated here. Immerse yourself in this quintessentially Danish way of life.
Connect to Danish culture
Get close to your roots at Rønshoved Højskole. With our location very close to the Danish-German border in an area rich in history, we are very aware of our own history and Danish culture. We dare to ask the big questions. Who are we? What do we want? What does the future hold? Like everyone else, we can only search for the answers. Sometimes, it can be enriching to look to the past to get a sense of what may await us. Generations before us have also been searching, asking the very same existential questions. We believe their answers can help guide us toward a sense of direction and provide the security and joy in life that we all strive for.
What is better than doing this in a warmhearted community where you get to connect with Danes and international students, among whom some will have Danish roots, but grew up outside of Denmark.
During your stay at Rønshoved, you can select Danish language classes three times a week as well as a class in Danish culture and society. It is possible to choose classes taught in Danish, and classes taught in English.
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Select your own schedule
At the school you can choose among many different classes. The range is wide. You can find classes within music, movement, outdoors, art and thought classes like philosophy and literature. It is your job to choose among the classes and create your own schedule when you begin. In your schedule, we have selected a few classes for you. The two common classes are Culture evening and Walking & Storytelling.
Some classes are taught in Danish and some in English. The classes you find on the English version of the website are available for English speakers. If you speak a bit of Danish, you can find classes available in Danish on the Danish version of the website.
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Now I have made friends in Denmark, and the community has been something special. It is great to be with my friends every day. I have also gained many more opportunities for my future after being here as my network has grown.Xanthe, 18 år fra USA
For the first time, I have met people from vastly different cultures, for example, Japan, Australia, and England. At the same time, I have also become 'more Danish' and gained an understanding of the Danish mindset and what it's like to live in Denmark.Halvar, 21 år fra Argentina
Autumn school 2026
At the Autumn School 2026, a truly special folk high school experience awaits. A classic folk high school stay combined with a trip to Japan within a warm community. At the school, you put together your own personal schedule. At the same time, you will have a core subject that prepares you for the trip to Japan with an introduction to the language, culture, history, and much more. You will also get a taste of this in the other subjects you have chosen. When you step off the plane in Japan, you will be fully prepared for a rich experience as we travel together through Japan, visiting selected sites, meeting young Japanese people, and soaking up life in both calm rural surroundings and pulsating metropolises.
Study trips to Japan, Florence and Paris
Combine a folk high school stay with exploring Europe and Japan
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