Schedules

Below, you can find our specific schedules. We operate with three different schedules throughout the year: one for the winter school (starting in January for 3 months), one for the spring school (starting in April for 3 months), and one for the autumn school from August to December.

Your Weekly Schedule

On the schedules, each day is divided into up to four teaching blocks. In each block, there are up to three different subjects for you to choose from. All blocks marked in blue are common classes that everyone attends. You are not required to choose a subject for every single block; you are welcome to take a "break" to immerse yourself in your studies or prepare for your upcoming classes.

No fixed tracks – many profiles

Rønshoved Højskole does not operate with fixed "tracks" or majors. This means you are not restricted in how you combine your subjects. You can choose to focus on subjects within a single category to create, for example, a creative or academic profile. However, you can also choose to combine subjects broadly to create a general profile. In fact, this is what we recommend - it provides a broad education and allows you to put both your subjects and life itself into perspective.

Activities all day long

In the evenings on the schedule, you will notice some fields marked in grey. These indicate optional activities hosted by the teacher on duty. Since the school is your home, there is always something happening - even in the evening. You can choose to participate in these activities, which are organized by the teacher present that day, but you are, of course, also free to relax and enjoy a quiet evening.

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Winter


4.1 - 28.3.2027

Mandag

Tirsdag

Onsdag

Torsdag

Fredag

Lørdag

Søndag

8-9

Morgenmad

Brunch 10-11

9 - 9:30

Morgensamling

9:55 - 12

Literature and Philosophy

Literature and Philosophy

This course, Literature and Philosophy, delves into the intersections between two rich fields: the exploration of great literary and philosophical works. It emphasizes the ways in which literature and philosophy blend together, revealing how philosophical thought is embedded in literature and how literary qualities emerge within philosophical texts.Throughout the course, students will read foundational texts spanning different historical periods and cultural backgrounds, reflecting on themes such as ethics, existence, identity, freedom, and the human condition. By examining these works, students will develop critical skills in interpretation, argumentation, and self-reflection.Students will engage in discussions, written assignments, and projects that challenge them to think critically about the texts and to draw connections between literature and philosophy. This course aims to foster a deeper understanding of how literature and philosophy mutually enrich each other, opening up new ways to question and comprehend our world and our place within it.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Ceramics

Ceramics

Take a walk along the beach, starting at the foot of the school grounds by the seaside. You will quickly notice the many shards in shades of yellow, red and orange that lie close between the stones at the water's edge. Shards and misfired bricks lie with polished round surfaces as luminous memories at the water's edge.It testifies to the heyday of the brick industry in the area. Around the year 1900, there were no less than 62 brickworks along the Flensburg fjord. Less than 15 km from the school, the last two brickworks remain. Cathrinesminde brickworks, which is now preserved as a museum, and Egernsund Wienerberger, which with a capacity of 25 000 000 bricks is in full operation as the largest brick company in the Nordics.Close to this vacuum between past and present is Rønshoved Højskole.With history in mind, we proudly welcome students into the sensual world of ceramics. Knowing that it requires technique and skill to process the versatile and unique nature of the clay, so that with the right shaping and firing it can survive for millennia.At Rønshoved, you have the option of choosing several consecutive courses in ceramics. You can improve your skills over a longer period and delve deep into the universe of ceramics.In the school's bright, well-furnished ceramics workshop with plenty of space, turntables, kilns, and raku kilns, you can try your hand at making bowls, dishes, vases, sculptures and cups.The content of the class is as plastic as the clay itself. The teaching plan for the module is based on the students' wishes and expectations. In this way, you have an influence on the contents of the class.You are supported in working towards your set goals. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to various techniques that serve as inspiration and methods so that you can reach the set goals in different ways.You will get to know beating boxes, sausage technique, plate technique, hammering, turning, modelling, glazing, setting, pre-annealing, glaze fire and raku fire. In addition, the teaching is spiced up with inspirational visits to local potters.We attach great importance to the teaching also allowing for development through immersion. 

Yoga

Yoga

Welcome to Yoga and Movement, a class that focuses on presence and physicality. Yoga and Movement is divided into two parts:The Yoga part emphasizes relaxation, physical exertion, presence, and the opportunity to connect the body, awareness, and breath. We see yoga as something that allows you to focus on yourself and train your awareness in the moment, both in the mind and the body. Other forms of meditative practices may also be included, including mindfulness and breathing exercises. In the yoga section, we will try to include different types of yoga and keep it at a level where both beginners and experienced individuals who want to continue practicing at the folk high school can participate.The Movement part is centered around using the body in physical activity in the broadest sense. The content can vary widely, which is reflected in the teachers who lead the course. Themes and content can range from fitness, running, team sports, alternative games, and even winter bathing. So, if you're ready to use your body and mind, choose Yoga and Movement!

Ceramics

Ceramics

Take a walk along the beach, starting at the foot of the school grounds by the seaside. You will quickly notice the many shards in shades of yellow, red and orange that lie close between the stones at the water's edge. Shards and misfired bricks lie with polished round surfaces as luminous memories at the water's edge.It testifies to the heyday of the brick industry in the area. Around the year 1900, there were no less than 62 brickworks along the Flensburg fjord. Less than 15 km from the school, the last two brickworks remain. Cathrinesminde brickworks, which is now preserved as a museum, and Egernsund Wienerberger, which with a capacity of 25 000 000 bricks is in full operation as the largest brick company in the Nordics.Close to this vacuum between past and present is Rønshoved Højskole.With history in mind, we proudly welcome students into the sensual world of ceramics. Knowing that it requires technique and skill to process the versatile and unique nature of the clay, so that with the right shaping and firing it can survive for millennia.At Rønshoved, you have the option of choosing several consecutive courses in ceramics. You can improve your skills over a longer period and delve deep into the universe of ceramics.In the school's bright, well-furnished ceramics workshop with plenty of space, turntables, kilns, and raku kilns, you can try your hand at making bowls, dishes, vases, sculptures and cups.The content of the class is as plastic as the clay itself. The teaching plan for the module is based on the students' wishes and expectations. In this way, you have an influence on the contents of the class.You are supported in working towards your set goals. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to various techniques that serve as inspiration and methods so that you can reach the set goals in different ways.You will get to know beating boxes, sausage technique, plate technique, hammering, turning, modelling, glazing, setting, pre-annealing, glaze fire and raku fire. In addition, the teaching is spiced up with inspirational visits to local potters.We attach great importance to the teaching also allowing for development through immersion. 

The Music Zone

The Music Zone

In the Music Zone we will dive into the inexhaustible ocean of popular music and discover that music is much more than mere entertainment. Music can amaze and provoke, and it can be unsettling, soothing, captivating, and profound. Therefore, we will listen to a lot of different music — in all likelihood, music that most people would not normally put on in their living rooms. Throughout the semester, we will build a language for music. It is precisely through this language that we can delve deeper into music, develop our listening skills, and create a greater understanding of music as an art form.

In the lessons, you will be equipped to analyze the music we listen to through various methods of analysis. We will therefore build an understanding of the many elements that play a role in music's final expression, including the historical and genre-specific context, as well as the technological framework and recording techniques. Finally, we will explore music in its various forms of expression, including albums, EPs, studio sessions, and concerts.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Analog Photography

Analog Photography

Our world consists of pictures – portraits, architecture, landscape, or party pictures. Digital cameras have truly revolutionized the way we take pictures and we have never taken more pictures than we do now.At Rønshoved Højskole, however, we want to turn time and speed back a few decades and photograph rather than take pictures. We bring you back to the roots of photography and work with analogue photography in black and white. By deselecting the colors, our view of the world around us is sharpened even more and we become aware of our surroundings in a completely different and deeper way.You will learn to work with celluloid film, use enlargers and develop on photographic paper in our darkroom. You will find that there is nothing more fascinating than putting a seemingly white piece of paper in a liquid and suddenly your images appear. Of course, we also work with the composition of images, the relationship between shutter speed and aperture value and all the other techniques needed to create aesthetic masterpieces. And although you may still take most photos with your mobile phone on a daily basis, you can use the same techniques and principles – analogue as digital. Did you know that most of the filters you can put on your photos on the mobile phone were considered "faults" in development in the 'analogue age'?In order to take the analog photography class, you need to have your own analog camera – maybe your parents or grandparents have one lying around? Otherwise, we will be happy to help you find a good and cheap camera that can easily compete with the most expensive digital cameras on the market.Costs for all materials are included in your stay at Rønshoved.

12

Frokost

13:30 - 15:35

Walk and talk

Walk and talk

This class is a journey, a walk, into the history of Schleswig. From the small local history around Rønshoved to the big story about Schleswig's role in Danish and European history. We thus start with the concrete local history and move unto the great European history. We combine two essential things: walking in nature with other people, talking, listening to what surrounds you. All this is combined with a story about our region and its history. We root our experiences through the story of the area's history. We are walking in an area uniquely rich in nature and history unlike anywhere else in Denmark. We will experience the combination of forest and beach, which can hardly be experienced as intensely and beautifully as along the Flensburg Fjord. It is no coincidence that the great painter Eckersberg had his origins in Southern Jutland and its stunning romantic landscapes.We walk by different routes around the school, and especially the Gendarmstien, and along the way a story is told that relates to the history of Schleswig. The routes have a length of around 5 kilometres.

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Drawing

Drawing

We live in a society and in a time that is characterized by high pace and unrest, but in the subject of Drawing we slowly gear down and experience tranquility for contemplation.Drawing is part of the classical education: Man is a creative being, and drawing also expresses an aesthetic search, which can be expressed in a wide variety of ways.Each class begins with theory and good exercises. After that, we will give ourselves time to immerse ourselves in classic drawing techniques. We will train our eye to see details we haven't noticed before and translate that into freehand drawing. At the same time as the theory of image composition and perspective, you will learn how you can practically work with shading, create the illusion of three-dimensionality and surface texture. We will create our own drawings that are independent works, but we will also examine the art of drawing in an art historical perspective and get inspiration from great Danish and international artists – from contemporary illustrators, such as Jesper Ejsing to the Renaissance's Leonardo da Vinci!

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study dedicated to understanding the complex and fascinating creature that is the human being. At its core, psychology seeks to unravel the mysteries of human behavior, emotions, thoughts, and motivations, aiming to shed light on the questions of what it truly means to be human. This field spans a broad spectrum, from investigating the intricate workings of the brain to grappling with profound existential questions about life, purpose, and identity.The study of psychology delves into various branches, from cognitive psychology, which examines how our minds process information, to biological psychology, which explores the neurochemical and physiological foundations of our thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, existential psychology confronts life’s big questions—freedom, responsibility, meaning, and death—offering a framework for understanding how individuals find purpose and navigate existential challenges.By studying psychology, we aim to gain insight into the full range of human experience, from basic brain functions to complex emotional and existential dilemmas. This field combines scientific rigor with philosophical inquiry, bridging the gap between the measurable and the mysterious aspects of human life, ultimately seeking to understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Band

Band

It is fun to play an instrument. Playing together with others can lift us to a completely different place than when we play on our own. That is precisely what we will do in the subject Band. Here, you enter the unique community that only musicians know. Because when the groove is razor-sharp, the solo is on fire, and the singer has the audience in the palm of their hand, you will experience the enchanting magic of music, where the band's essence becomes greater than the sum of its parts. In a band, it is not enough to be individually good at your instrument. You must be able to make room for the other instruments, listen intently to the whole, and react to what unfolds.

We will work intensively with pop and rock music, and in this way, we will get behind the music—both the latest radio hits and old classics. That way, you will gain a deeper insight, both into the music we play concretely, and also the music we are constantly surrounded by.

The subject is for you who already play an instrument from the rhythmic instrumentarium, or who enjoy singing and want to try your hand at ensemble playing.

Outdoor life

Outdoor life

Outdoor Life is about reconnecting with nature and rediscovering its wonders. In this course, we learn skills to thrive in natural environments, with an emphasis on sustainability and respect for our surroundings. Activities range from sleeping in shelters and tents to cooking over an open fire, as well as developing practical survival skills like navigation, fire-building, and preparing food with minimal equipment.Community and shared experiences are central to our approach, encouraging us to embrace nature in all kinds of weather and seasons. The school is currently building an outdoor sauna and a wilderness hot tub, which will be incorporated into the course, allowing us to enjoy warmth and relaxation directly in nature. Through outdoor life, we explore both ourselves and the world around us in new ways, learning to appreciate the simple yet invaluable experiences nature offers.

15:35

Eftermiddagskaffe

15:50-17:55

Building class

Building class

In the building class, we combine hand and spirit in the best possible way to construct, level and repair things. Whether you're already a skilled hobby craftsman or can't tell the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver, here you can create something with your hands - and it's deeply satisfying! The term "formation" was coined by the German art historian Winckelmann and denotes precisely creating. Before the industrial production of furniture, the craftsmen "souled" their furniture, when they put a part of themselves into what they created.The subject is perfect for those who want to use their hands, but also for those who want a break from the more bookish classes.Over time, we have built everything from the interior of the school's disco "The Cave", to a pétanque court, to a large outdoor terrace and much more. It is only our creativity that limits, everything else we learn along the way.In the future, you will therefore be well equipped to move away from home without having to constantly call mum and dad for help putting up pictures, assembling furniture or carrying out minor repairs in your home. Because you can do it yourself!

Mathematics

Mathematics

If you’re considering to apply for a technical education or one of the natural sciences, it’s important that you have knowledge of physics and chemistry. If you need formal skills, you can upgrade your physic to C or B level or apply for chemistry as a home student at the VUC. Maybe you’re interested in understanding the mechanics behind global warming or the making of chemical elements in the stars. Maybe you’re interested in the theory of relativity or the natural sciences’ world view, or wholly other subjects that you want to dive deeper into. The lectures will mostly take form of individual work, where the teacher will function as a consultant.

Textiles and Crafts

Textiles and Crafts

In "Textiles and Crafts," there are no limits to where creativity can take you. Perhaps you'd like to sew a dress from bubble wrap, crochet slippers from old jeans, or explore entirely different ideas - we have room for you! And if you want to learn the various classic forms of handicrafts, enjoying the process of creating something unique and exciting with your own hands, this subject is also for you.You'll delve into the history of handicrafts and, consequently, the history of textiles, understanding their significance in today's modern trends. Southern Denmark is an area where special patterns and designs have emerged. For example, you may visit the Tønder Art Museum, the birthplace of lace-making, and study their patterns and forms. Alternatively, you might visit Nolde's museum and draw inspiration from his beautiful colors. You'll then learn how to apply these influences to contemporary textiles and incorporate various techniques into your very own unique designs.This subject offers the opportunity for deep concentration and tranquility. Lastly, but certainly not least, it will foster camaraderie through everyone's creative processes.

Danish culture and society

Danish culture and society

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Danish culture and society, focusing on the question of what defines "Danishness" and who the Danes are as a people. Through the study of Denmark's history, literature, art, and cultural traditions, students will gain insights into the development of Danish identity and values. Topics include key historical events, influential works in Danish literature and art, and the social values that shape everyday life in Denmark today. By examining these aspects, the course seeks to understand the unique characteristics of Danish culture and what it means to be Danish in a global context. 

Living group meeting

Living group meeting

The living group meeting is where we can exchange information regarding our daily life at the folk high school. It serves as a link between the teachers, the headmasters, and the students. Both large and small matters are discussed at these meetings

Badminton

Badminton

Human nature can be understood in many ways. One of these is that man is a playful being, homo ludens. Through play, man discovers and learns about his life and association with other people. Badminton is no exception. Here we play both to learn how to play the game of badminton, but also because we want to learn something about ourselves and the community we are always a part of. Play and sport are not just for the sake of the body, but are for the sake of the whole person.Specifically, in the course, we will work with different strokes, movement patterns and tactics. Afterwards, we will play badminton and practice what we have learned and train a routine. The subject will thus have the following structure: a warm-up, then 15-20 learning new strokes and techniques and then we will play badminton.

18

Aftensmad

19 - 21

The film zone

The film zone

This class starts from the idea that the film medium cannot be reduced to pure entertainment. The medium of film is to the highest degree a journey into human existence and psychology. Sometimes this journey is grim and creepy, sometimes intellectually challenging, and other times it calls for thoughtful laughter and joy. The criterion for the choice of films is simply this: they must be good! It also means that we get to see films from all over the world, not just English language films! These are films where there is no doubt about their artistic qualities, and that is precisely why they deserve to be watched.Before the film screening, the teacher will give a small presentation and introduce the film, its themes, its means of action, its director and actors, etc.

Fitness and hockey

Fitness and hockey

Fitness

If you enjoy lifting weights and exercising, you're in luck! We have a great fitness room right next to the sports hall. Every Monday, the teacher on duty offers a chance to get a workout in. It can be hard to find the time for exercise, and fitness centers across the country have many members they likely only see once every three months. You can use this session as an opportunity to get your body moving – after all, it feels great once you get started!

Hockey

The "hockey stick" is a trending phenomenon these days. Here at Rønshoved Folk High School, we take it quite literally! On Mondays, there is an opportunity to play floorball (indoor hockey). We have a good time, drink coffee, and swing the hockey sticks. It’s always immense fun! Come and join us, have a chat with a fellow student or a teacher, and spend the evening playing some indoor hockey. We look forward to seeing you in our gym!

Fireplace guitar and ‘hygge’ around the fireplace

Fireplace guitar and ‘hygge’ around the fireplace

We’ll light the fireplace and gather for a sing-along in true campfire style. You will sing both Danish and English songs, and of course, there will be time for coffee and cake.

Volleyball

Volleyball

In volleyball you learn the importance of working together, you cannot win the game alone. Volleyball is also a beautiful game. When the strokes are good, the communication is there and everyone plays together, everything comes together and you can't help but be captivated by a good ball, whether you won the point or not.In training, we will both go in depth with techniques and exercises, both alone and in small and large groups. You will both be trained as part of the team and receive individual help, at exactly the level you are here. We are also preparing for the traditional, annual tournament: Rønshoved Højskole's volleyball weekend, where current teachers and students compete with old studentsWhether you have played volleyball for many years or have never touched a ball before, there is a place for you on the team. You get both good training and lots of fun with your fellow players.

Chess and boardgames

Chess and boardgames

Every Wednesday, the teacher on duty offers the chance to try one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world: chess! Here, it is possible to participate, whether you are a novice, an intermediate player, or have advanced abilities in the game of chess. Here, you get the chance to talk a bit about good chess principles, and maybe a bit about openings as well, but the focus is on playing this amazing game.We are very fond of board games here at the folk high school! We are very fortunate that the student lounge, Folkvang, offers many different games. Our selection includes everything from Werewolf and Hint to Skip-bo and Settlers. On Wednesday, we give our students the opportunity to play different board games together. We get ourselves some coffee and some cake and try out different games. You can perhaps also use the opportunity to talk to someone, you haven’t had the chance to get to know so well yet.

Culture Evening

Culture Evening

The Culture Evenings are when we come together to focus on a cultural topic in the broadest sense. We might invite a guest speaker, a debater, or an artist. We also attend concerts by the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra in Sønderborg or perhaps invite a band to perform at the school. These gatherings give us energy, food for thought, and something to live on. Naturally, we also bring out the Folk High School Songbook, because singing, more than anything, creates a sense of community and adds a musical-poetic dimension to our lives.

Friday hour

Friday hour

Every Friday, right after dinner, the students meet with the teacher on weekend duty to discuss the activities and events planned for the upcoming weekend. Both students and teachers can bring suggestions to the table. This could include playing volleyball, watching a movie together, or perhaps debating a current topic that the students are passionate about.

"Hulen" åbner

Aftenkaffe

Aftenkaffe

Spring


30.3 - 21.6.2026

Mandag

Tirsdag

Onsdag

Torsdag

Fredag

Lørdag

Søndag

8-9

Morgenmad

Brunch 10-11

9 - 9:30

Morgensamling

9:55 - 12

Mathematics

Mathematics

If you’re considering to apply for a technical education or one of the natural sciences, it’s important that you have knowledge of physics and chemistry. If you need formal skills, you can upgrade your physic to C or B level or apply for chemistry as a home student at the VUC. Maybe you’re interested in understanding the mechanics behind global warming or the making of chemical elements in the stars. Maybe you’re interested in the theory of relativity or the natural sciences’ world view, or wholly other subjects that you want to dive deeper into. The lectures will mostly take form of individual work, where the teacher will function as a consultant.

Physics and Chemistry

Physics and Chemistry

If you’re considering to apply for a technical education or one of the natural sciences, it’s important that you have knowledge of physics and chemistry. If you need formal skills, you can upgrade your physic to C or B level or apply for chemistry as a home student at the VUC. Maybe you’re interested in understanding the mechanics behind global warming or the making of chemical elements in the stars. Maybe you’re interested in the theory of relativity or the natural sciences’ world view, or wholly other subjects that you want to dive deeper into. The lectures will mostly take form of individual work, where the teacher will function as a consultant.

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study dedicated to understanding the complex and fascinating creature that is the human being. At its core, psychology seeks to unravel the mysteries of human behavior, emotions, thoughts, and motivations, aiming to shed light on the questions of what it truly means to be human. This field spans a broad spectrum, from investigating the intricate workings of the brain to grappling with profound existential questions about life, purpose, and identity.The study of psychology delves into various branches, from cognitive psychology, which examines how our minds process information, to biological psychology, which explores the neurochemical and physiological foundations of our thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, existential psychology confronts life’s big questions—freedom, responsibility, meaning, and death—offering a framework for understanding how individuals find purpose and navigate existential challenges.By studying psychology, we aim to gain insight into the full range of human experience, from basic brain functions to complex emotional and existential dilemmas. This field combines scientific rigor with philosophical inquiry, bridging the gap between the measurable and the mysterious aspects of human life, ultimately seeking to understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do.

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Danish culture and society

Danish culture and society

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Danish culture and society, focusing on the question of what defines "Danishness" and who the Danes are as a people. Through the study of Denmark's history, literature, art, and cultural traditions, students will gain insights into the development of Danish identity and values. Topics include key historical events, influential works in Danish literature and art, and the social values that shape everyday life in Denmark today. By examining these aspects, the course seeks to understand the unique characteristics of Danish culture and what it means to be Danish in a global context. 

Ceramics

Ceramics

Take a walk along the beach, starting at the foot of the school grounds by the seaside. You will quickly notice the many shards in shades of yellow, red and orange that lie close between the stones at the water's edge. Shards and misfired bricks lie with polished round surfaces as luminous memories at the water's edge.It testifies to the heyday of the brick industry in the area. Around the year 1900, there were no less than 62 brickworks along the Flensburg fjord. Less than 15 km from the school, the last two brickworks remain. Cathrinesminde brickworks, which is now preserved as a museum, and Egernsund Wienerberger, which with a capacity of 25 000 000 bricks is in full operation as the largest brick company in the Nordics.Close to this vacuum between past and present is Rønshoved Højskole.With history in mind, we proudly welcome students into the sensual world of ceramics. Knowing that it requires technique and skill to process the versatile and unique nature of the clay, so that with the right shaping and firing it can survive for millennia.At Rønshoved, you have the option of choosing several consecutive courses in ceramics. You can improve your skills over a longer period and delve deep into the universe of ceramics.In the school's bright, well-furnished ceramics workshop with plenty of space, turntables, kilns, and raku kilns, you can try your hand at making bowls, dishes, vases, sculptures and cups.The content of the class is as plastic as the clay itself. The teaching plan for the module is based on the students' wishes and expectations. In this way, you have an influence on the contents of the class.You are supported in working towards your set goals. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to various techniques that serve as inspiration and methods so that you can reach the set goals in different ways.You will get to know beating boxes, sausage technique, plate technique, hammering, turning, modelling, glazing, setting, pre-annealing, glaze fire and raku fire. In addition, the teaching is spiced up with inspirational visits to local potters.We attach great importance to the teaching also allowing for development through immersion. 

Yoga

Yoga

Welcome to Yoga and Movement, a class that focuses on presence and physicality. Yoga and Movement is divided into two parts:The Yoga part emphasizes relaxation, physical exertion, presence, and the opportunity to connect the body, awareness, and breath. We see yoga as something that allows you to focus on yourself and train your awareness in the moment, both in the mind and the body. Other forms of meditative practices may also be included, including mindfulness and breathing exercises. In the yoga section, we will try to include different types of yoga and keep it at a level where both beginners and experienced individuals who want to continue practicing at the folk high school can participate.The Movement part is centered around using the body in physical activity in the broadest sense. The content can vary widely, which is reflected in the teachers who lead the course. Themes and content can range from fitness, running, team sports, alternative games, and even winter bathing. So, if you're ready to use your body and mind, choose Yoga and Movement!

Textiles and Crafts

Textiles and Crafts

In "Textiles and Crafts," there are no limits to where creativity can take you. Perhaps you'd like to sew a dress from bubble wrap, crochet slippers from old jeans, or explore entirely different ideas - we have room for you! And if you want to learn the various classic forms of handicrafts, enjoying the process of creating something unique and exciting with your own hands, this subject is also for you.You'll delve into the history of handicrafts and, consequently, the history of textiles, understanding their significance in today's modern trends. Southern Denmark is an area where special patterns and designs have emerged. For example, you may visit the Tønder Art Museum, the birthplace of lace-making, and study their patterns and forms. Alternatively, you might visit Nolde's museum and draw inspiration from his beautiful colors. You'll then learn how to apply these influences to contemporary textiles and incorporate various techniques into your very own unique designs.This subject offers the opportunity for deep concentration and tranquility. Lastly, but certainly not least, it will foster camaraderie through everyone's creative processes.

Sailing

Sailing

Denmark is surrounded by the sea. No matter where you are in the country, you are never far from the water and the beautiful coasts.We will take you on board, set sail, and head out to sea. The picturesque Flensburg Fjord, one of Denmark’s best sailing areas, will be our classroom, where we will teach you about port and starboard, about leeward and half-wind, leeward and windward – and perhaps share a pirate story or two.Most importantly, though, we want to give you the unique experience of being out there on the fjord, where, amid the lapping of the seagulls and the breeze of the wind, there is silence, tranquility, and almost limitless freedom. It’s just the wind, the sea, and us. And it’s one of the best things in the world.The class is seasonal. Therefore, we sail as much as we can from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.To participate in the sailing class, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

12

Frokost

13:30 - 15:35

Building class

Building class

In the building class, we combine hand and spirit in the best possible way to construct, level and repair things. Whether you're already a skilled hobby craftsman or can't tell the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver, here you can create something with your hands - and it's deeply satisfying! The term "formation" was coined by the German art historian Winckelmann and denotes precisely creating. Before the industrial production of furniture, the craftsmen "souled" their furniture, when they put a part of themselves into what they created.The subject is perfect for those who want to use their hands, but also for those who want a break from the more bookish classes.Over time, we have built everything from the interior of the school's disco "The Cave", to a pétanque court, to a large outdoor terrace and much more. It is only our creativity that limits, everything else we learn along the way.In the future, you will therefore be well equipped to move away from home without having to constantly call mum and dad for help putting up pictures, assembling furniture or carrying out minor repairs in your home. Because you can do it yourself!

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Kayaking

Kayaking

Kayaking can be an almost magical experience: Gliding through the still, clear water, seeing life below you on the fjord bottom at the edge of the beach, getting close to the birds, and if you're a little lucky, you can also experience porpoises frolicking in the water up close.Rønshoved High School is beautifully located next to Flensburg Fjord, which is ideal for kayaking. We have the most beautiful nature with Okseøerne, which is only 2 km from the school. We will of course sail out to them. The fjord also offers bays and coves, which provide shelter from the wind and waves for tired kayakers. In addition, you can cross the border to the towering Holnæs Klint in South Schleswig.We jump into the wetsuits and work more specifically with kayak techniques. On the kayak team, everyone must learn various capsizing and rescue techniques, which are necessary to be able to go out at sea. When the weather offers the highest waves, it's the most fun, because then we go 'surfing' in the kayaks. In return, it provides some cool experiences and the opportunity for great trips on Flensburg Fjord. You are expected to be a good swimmer.The class is seasonal. We therefore sail all we can from August until around the end of September. And again, weather permitting, from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.In order to participate in sea kayaking, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Sailing

Sailing

Denmark is surrounded by the sea. No matter where you are in the country, you are never far from the water and the beautiful coasts.We will take you on board, set sail, and head out to sea. The picturesque Flensburg Fjord, one of Denmark’s best sailing areas, will be our classroom, where we will teach you about port and starboard, about leeward and half-wind, leeward and windward – and perhaps share a pirate story or two.Most importantly, though, we want to give you the unique experience of being out there on the fjord, where, amid the lapping of the seagulls and the breeze of the wind, there is silence, tranquility, and almost limitless freedom. It’s just the wind, the sea, and us. And it’s one of the best things in the world.The class is seasonal. Therefore, we sail as much as we can from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.To participate in the sailing class, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

The Music Zone

The Music Zone

In the Music Zone we will dive into the inexhaustible ocean of popular music and discover that music is much more than mere entertainment. Music can amaze and provoke, and it can be unsettling, soothing, captivating, and profound. Therefore, we will listen to a lot of different music — in all likelihood, music that most people would not normally put on in their living rooms. Throughout the semester, we will build a language for music. It is precisely through this language that we can delve deeper into music, develop our listening skills, and create a greater understanding of music as an art form.

In the lessons, you will be equipped to analyze the music we listen to through various methods of analysis. We will therefore build an understanding of the many elements that play a role in music's final expression, including the historical and genre-specific context, as well as the technological framework and recording techniques. Finally, we will explore music in its various forms of expression, including albums, EPs, studio sessions, and concerts.

Literature and Philosophy

Literature and Philosophy

This course, Literature and Philosophy, delves into the intersections between two rich fields: the exploration of great literary and philosophical works. It emphasizes the ways in which literature and philosophy blend together, revealing how philosophical thought is embedded in literature and how literary qualities emerge within philosophical texts.Throughout the course, students will read foundational texts spanning different historical periods and cultural backgrounds, reflecting on themes such as ethics, existence, identity, freedom, and the human condition. By examining these works, students will develop critical skills in interpretation, argumentation, and self-reflection.Students will engage in discussions, written assignments, and projects that challenge them to think critically about the texts and to draw connections between literature and philosophy. This course aims to foster a deeper understanding of how literature and philosophy mutually enrich each other, opening up new ways to question and comprehend our world and our place within it.

Band

Band

It is fun to play an instrument. Playing together with others can lift us to a completely different place than when we play on our own. That is precisely what we will do in the subject Band. Here, you enter the unique community that only musicians know. Because when the groove is razor-sharp, the solo is on fire, and the singer has the audience in the palm of their hand, you will experience the enchanting magic of music, where the band's essence becomes greater than the sum of its parts. In a band, it is not enough to be individually good at your instrument. You must be able to make room for the other instruments, listen intently to the whole, and react to what unfolds.

We will work intensively with pop and rock music, and in this way, we will get behind the music—both the latest radio hits and old classics. That way, you will gain a deeper insight, both into the music we play concretely, and also the music we are constantly surrounded by.

The subject is for you who already play an instrument from the rhythmic instrumentarium, or who enjoy singing and want to try your hand at ensemble playing.

15:35

Eftermiddagskaffe

15:50-17:55

Walk and talk

Walk and talk

This class is a journey, a walk, into the history of Schleswig. From the small local history around Rønshoved to the big story about Schleswig's role in Danish and European history. We thus start with the concrete local history and move unto the great European history. We combine two essential things: walking in nature with other people, talking, listening to what surrounds you. All this is combined with a story about our region and its history. We root our experiences through the story of the area's history. We are walking in an area uniquely rich in nature and history unlike anywhere else in Denmark. We will experience the combination of forest and beach, which can hardly be experienced as intensely and beautifully as along the Flensburg Fjord. It is no coincidence that the great painter Eckersberg had his origins in Southern Jutland and its stunning romantic landscapes.We walk by different routes around the school, and especially the Gendarmstien, and along the way a story is told that relates to the history of Schleswig. The routes have a length of around 5 kilometres.

Kayaking

Kayaking

Kayaking can be an almost magical experience: Gliding through the still, clear water, seeing life below you on the fjord bottom at the edge of the beach, getting close to the birds, and if you're a little lucky, you can also experience porpoises frolicking in the water up close.Rønshoved High School is beautifully located next to Flensburg Fjord, which is ideal for kayaking. We have the most beautiful nature with Okseøerne, which is only 2 km from the school. We will of course sail out to them. The fjord also offers bays and coves, which provide shelter from the wind and waves for tired kayakers. In addition, you can cross the border to the towering Holnæs Klint in South Schleswig.We jump into the wetsuits and work more specifically with kayak techniques. On the kayak team, everyone must learn various capsizing and rescue techniques, which are necessary to be able to go out at sea. When the weather offers the highest waves, it's the most fun, because then we go 'surfing' in the kayaks. In return, it provides some cool experiences and the opportunity for great trips on Flensburg Fjord. You are expected to be a good swimmer.The class is seasonal. We therefore sail all we can from August until around the end of September. And again, weather permitting, from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.In order to participate in sea kayaking, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

Drawing

Drawing

We live in a society and in a time that is characterized by high pace and unrest, but in the subject of Drawing we slowly gear down and experience tranquility for contemplation.Drawing is part of the classical education: Man is a creative being, and drawing also expresses an aesthetic search, which can be expressed in a wide variety of ways.Each class begins with theory and good exercises. After that, we will give ourselves time to immerse ourselves in classic drawing techniques. We will train our eye to see details we haven't noticed before and translate that into freehand drawing. At the same time as the theory of image composition and perspective, you will learn how you can practically work with shading, create the illusion of three-dimensionality and surface texture. We will create our own drawings that are independent works, but we will also examine the art of drawing in an art historical perspective and get inspiration from great Danish and international artists – from contemporary illustrators, such as Jesper Ejsing to the Renaissance's Leonardo da Vinci!

Gardening

Gardening

Get your fingers dirty and face a greener future. With this course, we want to guide you a big step forward towards a sustainable future. You get to fill up your backpack with various tips, tricks and knowledge about growing vegetables and herbs for your own consumption. Gardening to take home and continue to use on the balcony or in the raised bed. We mean take home, literally. Because during the process we create a mobile garden that you can take home. Possibly in the form of a jar, perhaps one you make yourself in ceramics, or a fabric garden bag that you may even sew in one of our other classes.In the school’s garden there is plenty of space, and the opportunity for us to experiment both with growing in beds and in a greenhouse. Furthermore, we will experiment with the cultivation of fungal mycelium in coffee grounds and other media.Goals:

  •         Acquisition of knowledge about growing vegetables and herbs for own consumption.
  •         Inspire sustainable thoughts
  •         Try out different ways of growing plants.
  •         Experience the advantages and disadvantages of different methods.
  •         Inspire students' thoughts in the direction of biodiversity
 The subject includes:experimenting with growing fungal mycelium in coffee grounds extending the life of bought herbs in pots from the supermarket planting potatoes fertilizing the soil sowing herbs, radishes, balcony tomatoes, peas, planting onions, saucers talking edible flowers growing in pots creating garden bags and to transport home, e.g. sewing from textiles, buying online planting in pots, possibly making a pot yourself in ceramics basket boxes from recycling prick small plants over in pots cut name tags from sticks growgarlic, chilli,

Living group meeting

Living group meeting

The living group meeting is where we can exchange information regarding our daily life at the folk high school. It serves as a link between the teachers, the headmasters, and the students. Both large and small matters are discussed at these meetings

Soccer

Soccer

At Rønshoved Højskole we can play soccer outdoor and indoor depending on the season. Soccer is a classical sport where it is not only about technical skills, playing together and making goals. It is also about aesthetics and fairplay. Soccer is a gentleman’s sport and therefore it is not just about your physical education – it is also about civilization!

Badminton

Badminton

Human nature can be understood in many ways. One of these is that man is a playful being, homo ludens. Through play, man discovers and learns about his life and association with other people. Badminton is no exception. Here we play both to learn how to play the game of badminton, but also because we want to learn something about ourselves and the community we are always a part of. Play and sport are not just for the sake of the body, but are for the sake of the whole person.Specifically, in the course, we will work with different strokes, movement patterns and tactics. Afterwards, we will play badminton and practice what we have learned and train a routine. The subject will thus have the following structure: a warm-up, then 15-20 learning new strokes and techniques and then we will play badminton.

18

Aftensmad

19 - 21

The film zone

The film zone

This class starts from the idea that the film medium cannot be reduced to pure entertainment. The medium of film is to the highest degree a journey into human existence and psychology. Sometimes this journey is grim and creepy, sometimes intellectually challenging, and other times it calls for thoughtful laughter and joy. The criterion for the choice of films is simply this: they must be good! It also means that we get to see films from all over the world, not just English language films! These are films where there is no doubt about their artistic qualities, and that is precisely why they deserve to be watched.Before the film screening, the teacher will give a small presentation and introduce the film, its themes, its means of action, its director and actors, etc.

Fitness and hockey

Fitness and hockey

Fitness

If you enjoy lifting weights and exercising, you're in luck! We have a great fitness room right next to the sports hall. Every Monday, the teacher on duty offers a chance to get a workout in. It can be hard to find the time for exercise, and fitness centers across the country have many members they likely only see once every three months. You can use this session as an opportunity to get your body moving – after all, it feels great once you get started!

Hockey

The "hockey stick" is a trending phenomenon these days. Here at Rønshoved Folk High School, we take it quite literally! On Mondays, there is an opportunity to play floorball (indoor hockey). We have a good time, drink coffee, and swing the hockey sticks. It’s always immense fun! Come and join us, have a chat with a fellow student or a teacher, and spend the evening playing some indoor hockey. We look forward to seeing you in our gym!

Fireplace guitar and ‘hygge’ around the fireplace

Fireplace guitar and ‘hygge’ around the fireplace

We’ll light the fireplace and gather for a sing-along in true campfire style. You will sing both Danish and English songs, and of course, there will be time for coffee and cake.

Volleyball

Volleyball

In volleyball you learn the importance of working together, you cannot win the game alone. Volleyball is also a beautiful game. When the strokes are good, the communication is there and everyone plays together, everything comes together and you can't help but be captivated by a good ball, whether you won the point or not.In training, we will both go in depth with techniques and exercises, both alone and in small and large groups. You will both be trained as part of the team and receive individual help, at exactly the level you are here. We are also preparing for the traditional, annual tournament: Rønshoved Højskole's volleyball weekend, where current teachers and students compete with old studentsWhether you have played volleyball for many years or have never touched a ball before, there is a place for you on the team. You get both good training and lots of fun with your fellow players.

Chess and boardgames

Chess and boardgames

Every Wednesday, the teacher on duty offers the chance to try one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world: chess! Here, it is possible to participate, whether you are a novice, an intermediate player, or have advanced abilities in the game of chess. Here, you get the chance to talk a bit about good chess principles, and maybe a bit about openings as well, but the focus is on playing this amazing game.We are very fond of board games here at the folk high school! We are very fortunate that the student lounge, Folkvang, offers many different games. Our selection includes everything from Werewolf and Hint to Skip-bo and Settlers. On Wednesday, we give our students the opportunity to play different board games together. We get ourselves some coffee and some cake and try out different games. You can perhaps also use the opportunity to talk to someone, you haven’t had the chance to get to know so well yet.

Culture Evening

Culture Evening

The Culture Evenings are when we come together to focus on a cultural topic in the broadest sense. We might invite a guest speaker, a debater, or an artist. We also attend concerts by the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra in Sønderborg or perhaps invite a band to perform at the school. These gatherings give us energy, food for thought, and something to live on. Naturally, we also bring out the Folk High School Songbook, because singing, more than anything, creates a sense of community and adds a musical-poetic dimension to our lives.

Friday hour

Friday hour

Every Friday, right after dinner, the students meet with the teacher on weekend duty to discuss the activities and events planned for the upcoming weekend. Both students and teachers can bring suggestions to the table. This could include playing volleyball, watching a movie together, or perhaps debating a current topic that the students are passionate about.

"Hulen" åbner

Aftenkaffe

Aftenkaffe

Autumn


17.8 -13.12.2026

Mandag

Tirsdag

Onsdag

Torsdag

Fredag

Lørdag

Søndag

8-9

Morgenmad

Brunch 10-11

9 - 9:30

Morgensamling

9:55 - 12

Literature and Philosophy

Literature and Philosophy

This course, Literature and Philosophy, delves into the intersections between two rich fields: the exploration of great literary and philosophical works. It emphasizes the ways in which literature and philosophy blend together, revealing how philosophical thought is embedded in literature and how literary qualities emerge within philosophical texts.Throughout the course, students will read foundational texts spanning different historical periods and cultural backgrounds, reflecting on themes such as ethics, existence, identity, freedom, and the human condition. By examining these works, students will develop critical skills in interpretation, argumentation, and self-reflection.Students will engage in discussions, written assignments, and projects that challenge them to think critically about the texts and to draw connections between literature and philosophy. This course aims to foster a deeper understanding of how literature and philosophy mutually enrich each other, opening up new ways to question and comprehend our world and our place within it.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Mathematics

Mathematics

If you’re considering to apply for a technical education or one of the natural sciences, it’s important that you have knowledge of physics and chemistry. If you need formal skills, you can upgrade your physic to C or B level or apply for chemistry as a home student at the VUC. Maybe you’re interested in understanding the mechanics behind global warming or the making of chemical elements in the stars. Maybe you’re interested in the theory of relativity or the natural sciences’ world view, or wholly other subjects that you want to dive deeper into. The lectures will mostly take form of individual work, where the teacher will function as a consultant.

Analog Photography

Analog Photography

Our world consists of pictures – portraits, architecture, landscape, or party pictures. Digital cameras have truly revolutionized the way we take pictures and we have never taken more pictures than we do now.At Rønshoved Højskole, however, we want to turn time and speed back a few decades and photograph rather than take pictures. We bring you back to the roots of photography and work with analogue photography in black and white. By deselecting the colors, our view of the world around us is sharpened even more and we become aware of our surroundings in a completely different and deeper way.You will learn to work with celluloid film, use enlargers and develop on photographic paper in our darkroom. You will find that there is nothing more fascinating than putting a seemingly white piece of paper in a liquid and suddenly your images appear. Of course, we also work with the composition of images, the relationship between shutter speed and aperture value and all the other techniques needed to create aesthetic masterpieces. And although you may still take most photos with your mobile phone on a daily basis, you can use the same techniques and principles – analogue as digital. Did you know that most of the filters you can put on your photos on the mobile phone were considered "faults" in development in the 'analogue age'?In order to take the analog photography class, you need to have your own analog camera – maybe your parents or grandparents have one lying around? Otherwise, we will be happy to help you find a good and cheap camera that can easily compete with the most expensive digital cameras on the market.Costs for all materials are included in your stay at Rønshoved.

Ceramics

Ceramics

Take a walk along the beach, starting at the foot of the school grounds by the seaside. You will quickly notice the many shards in shades of yellow, red and orange that lie close between the stones at the water's edge. Shards and misfired bricks lie with polished round surfaces as luminous memories at the water's edge.It testifies to the heyday of the brick industry in the area. Around the year 1900, there were no less than 62 brickworks along the Flensburg fjord. Less than 15 km from the school, the last two brickworks remain. Cathrinesminde brickworks, which is now preserved as a museum, and Egernsund Wienerberger, which with a capacity of 25 000 000 bricks is in full operation as the largest brick company in the Nordics.Close to this vacuum between past and present is Rønshoved Højskole.With history in mind, we proudly welcome students into the sensual world of ceramics. Knowing that it requires technique and skill to process the versatile and unique nature of the clay, so that with the right shaping and firing it can survive for millennia.At Rønshoved, you have the option of choosing several consecutive courses in ceramics. You can improve your skills over a longer period and delve deep into the universe of ceramics.In the school's bright, well-furnished ceramics workshop with plenty of space, turntables, kilns, and raku kilns, you can try your hand at making bowls, dishes, vases, sculptures and cups.The content of the class is as plastic as the clay itself. The teaching plan for the module is based on the students' wishes and expectations. In this way, you have an influence on the contents of the class.You are supported in working towards your set goals. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to various techniques that serve as inspiration and methods so that you can reach the set goals in different ways.You will get to know beating boxes, sausage technique, plate technique, hammering, turning, modelling, glazing, setting, pre-annealing, glaze fire and raku fire. In addition, the teaching is spiced up with inspirational visits to local potters.We attach great importance to the teaching also allowing for development through immersion. 

Yoga

Yoga

Welcome to Yoga and Movement, a class that focuses on presence and physicality. Yoga and Movement is divided into two parts:The Yoga part emphasizes relaxation, physical exertion, presence, and the opportunity to connect the body, awareness, and breath. We see yoga as something that allows you to focus on yourself and train your awareness in the moment, both in the mind and the body. Other forms of meditative practices may also be included, including mindfulness and breathing exercises. In the yoga section, we will try to include different types of yoga and keep it at a level where both beginners and experienced individuals who want to continue practicing at the folk high school can participate.The Movement part is centered around using the body in physical activity in the broadest sense. The content can vary widely, which is reflected in the teachers who lead the course. Themes and content can range from fitness, running, team sports, alternative games, and even winter bathing. So, if you're ready to use your body and mind, choose Yoga and Movement!

Ceramics

Ceramics

Take a walk along the beach, starting at the foot of the school grounds by the seaside. You will quickly notice the many shards in shades of yellow, red and orange that lie close between the stones at the water's edge. Shards and misfired bricks lie with polished round surfaces as luminous memories at the water's edge.It testifies to the heyday of the brick industry in the area. Around the year 1900, there were no less than 62 brickworks along the Flensburg fjord. Less than 15 km from the school, the last two brickworks remain. Cathrinesminde brickworks, which is now preserved as a museum, and Egernsund Wienerberger, which with a capacity of 25 000 000 bricks is in full operation as the largest brick company in the Nordics.Close to this vacuum between past and present is Rønshoved Højskole.With history in mind, we proudly welcome students into the sensual world of ceramics. Knowing that it requires technique and skill to process the versatile and unique nature of the clay, so that with the right shaping and firing it can survive for millennia.At Rønshoved, you have the option of choosing several consecutive courses in ceramics. You can improve your skills over a longer period and delve deep into the universe of ceramics.In the school's bright, well-furnished ceramics workshop with plenty of space, turntables, kilns, and raku kilns, you can try your hand at making bowls, dishes, vases, sculptures and cups.The content of the class is as plastic as the clay itself. The teaching plan for the module is based on the students' wishes and expectations. In this way, you have an influence on the contents of the class.You are supported in working towards your set goals. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to various techniques that serve as inspiration and methods so that you can reach the set goals in different ways.You will get to know beating boxes, sausage technique, plate technique, hammering, turning, modelling, glazing, setting, pre-annealing, glaze fire and raku fire. In addition, the teaching is spiced up with inspirational visits to local potters.We attach great importance to the teaching also allowing for development through immersion. 

Outdoor life

Outdoor life

Outdoor Life is about reconnecting with nature and rediscovering its wonders. In this course, we learn skills to thrive in natural environments, with an emphasis on sustainability and respect for our surroundings. Activities range from sleeping in shelters and tents to cooking over an open fire, as well as developing practical survival skills like navigation, fire-building, and preparing food with minimal equipment.Community and shared experiences are central to our approach, encouraging us to embrace nature in all kinds of weather and seasons. The school is currently building an outdoor sauna and a wilderness hot tub, which will be incorporated into the course, allowing us to enjoy warmth and relaxation directly in nature. Through outdoor life, we explore both ourselves and the world around us in new ways, learning to appreciate the simple yet invaluable experiences nature offers.

Sailing

Sailing

Denmark is surrounded by the sea. No matter where you are in the country, you are never far from the water and the beautiful coasts.We will take you on board, set sail, and head out to sea. The picturesque Flensburg Fjord, one of Denmark’s best sailing areas, will be our classroom, where we will teach you about port and starboard, about leeward and half-wind, leeward and windward – and perhaps share a pirate story or two.Most importantly, though, we want to give you the unique experience of being out there on the fjord, where, amid the lapping of the seagulls and the breeze of the wind, there is silence, tranquility, and almost limitless freedom. It’s just the wind, the sea, and us. And it’s one of the best things in the world.The class is seasonal. Therefore, we sail as much as we can from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.To participate in the sailing class, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

Kayaking

Kayaking

Kayaking can be an almost magical experience: Gliding through the still, clear water, seeing life below you on the fjord bottom at the edge of the beach, getting close to the birds, and if you're a little lucky, you can also experience porpoises frolicking in the water up close.Rønshoved High School is beautifully located next to Flensburg Fjord, which is ideal for kayaking. We have the most beautiful nature with Okseøerne, which is only 2 km from the school. We will of course sail out to them. The fjord also offers bays and coves, which provide shelter from the wind and waves for tired kayakers. In addition, you can cross the border to the towering Holnæs Klint in South Schleswig.We jump into the wetsuits and work more specifically with kayak techniques. On the kayak team, everyone must learn various capsizing and rescue techniques, which are necessary to be able to go out at sea. When the weather offers the highest waves, it's the most fun, because then we go 'surfing' in the kayaks. In return, it provides some cool experiences and the opportunity for great trips on Flensburg Fjord. You are expected to be a good swimmer.The class is seasonal. We therefore sail all we can from August until around the end of September. And again, weather permitting, from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.In order to participate in sea kayaking, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

12

Frokost

13:30 - 15:35

Walk and talk

Walk and talk

This class is a journey, a walk, into the history of Schleswig. From the small local history around Rønshoved to the big story about Schleswig's role in Danish and European history. We thus start with the concrete local history and move unto the great European history. We combine two essential things: walking in nature with other people, talking, listening to what surrounds you. All this is combined with a story about our region and its history. We root our experiences through the story of the area's history. We are walking in an area uniquely rich in nature and history unlike anywhere else in Denmark. We will experience the combination of forest and beach, which can hardly be experienced as intensely and beautifully as along the Flensburg Fjord. It is no coincidence that the great painter Eckersberg had his origins in Southern Jutland and its stunning romantic landscapes.We walk by different routes around the school, and especially the Gendarmstien, and along the way a story is told that relates to the history of Schleswig. The routes have a length of around 5 kilometres.

Gardening

Gardening

Get your fingers dirty and face a greener future. With this course, we want to guide you a big step forward towards a sustainable future. You get to fill up your backpack with various tips, tricks and knowledge about growing vegetables and herbs for your own consumption. Gardening to take home and continue to use on the balcony or in the raised bed. We mean take home, literally. Because during the process we create a mobile garden that you can take home. Possibly in the form of a jar, perhaps one you make yourself in ceramics, or a fabric garden bag that you may even sew in one of our other classes.In the school’s garden there is plenty of space, and the opportunity for us to experiment both with growing in beds and in a greenhouse. Furthermore, we will experiment with the cultivation of fungal mycelium in coffee grounds and other media.Goals:

  •         Acquisition of knowledge about growing vegetables and herbs for own consumption.
  •         Inspire sustainable thoughts
  •         Try out different ways of growing plants.
  •         Experience the advantages and disadvantages of different methods.
  •         Inspire students' thoughts in the direction of biodiversity
 The subject includes:experimenting with growing fungal mycelium in coffee grounds extending the life of bought herbs in pots from the supermarket planting potatoes fertilizing the soil sowing herbs, radishes, balcony tomatoes, peas, planting onions, saucers talking edible flowers growing in pots creating garden bags and to transport home, e.g. sewing from textiles, buying online planting in pots, possibly making a pot yourself in ceramics basket boxes from recycling prick small plants over in pots cut name tags from sticks growgarlic, chilli,

Band

Band

It is fun to play an instrument. Playing together with others can lift us to a completely different place than when we play on our own. That is precisely what we will do in the subject Band. Here, you enter the unique community that only musicians know. Because when the groove is razor-sharp, the solo is on fire, and the singer has the audience in the palm of their hand, you will experience the enchanting magic of music, where the band's essence becomes greater than the sum of its parts. In a band, it is not enough to be individually good at your instrument. You must be able to make room for the other instruments, listen intently to the whole, and react to what unfolds.

We will work intensively with pop and rock music, and in this way, we will get behind the music—both the latest radio hits and old classics. That way, you will gain a deeper insight, both into the music we play concretely, and also the music we are constantly surrounded by.

The subject is for you who already play an instrument from the rhythmic instrumentarium, or who enjoy singing and want to try your hand at ensemble playing.

Danish language

Danish language

Danish for foreigners is the key to getting to know Denmark: Together we will take up the Danish language, both in terms of grammar and pronunciation (phonetics), but we will also talk together about Danish society and follow up on the day’s morning assembly, if there is a need to understand special concepts, such as 'dannelse', 'hygge' and 'folkelig', which are difficult to translate into English. We will also try to learn situational phrases, so that you can use the Danish with your fellow Danish students. Danish is a fun language that has its easy and difficult aspects, and it opens up the whole Nordic-Scandinavian world!

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Outdoor life

Outdoor life

Outdoor Life is about reconnecting with nature and rediscovering its wonders. In this course, we learn skills to thrive in natural environments, with an emphasis on sustainability and respect for our surroundings. Activities range from sleeping in shelters and tents to cooking over an open fire, as well as developing practical survival skills like navigation, fire-building, and preparing food with minimal equipment.Community and shared experiences are central to our approach, encouraging us to embrace nature in all kinds of weather and seasons. The school is currently building an outdoor sauna and a wilderness hot tub, which will be incorporated into the course, allowing us to enjoy warmth and relaxation directly in nature. Through outdoor life, we explore both ourselves and the world around us in new ways, learning to appreciate the simple yet invaluable experiences nature offers.

Sailing

Sailing

Denmark is surrounded by the sea. No matter where you are in the country, you are never far from the water and the beautiful coasts.We will take you on board, set sail, and head out to sea. The picturesque Flensburg Fjord, one of Denmark’s best sailing areas, will be our classroom, where we will teach you about port and starboard, about leeward and half-wind, leeward and windward – and perhaps share a pirate story or two.Most importantly, though, we want to give you the unique experience of being out there on the fjord, where, amid the lapping of the seagulls and the breeze of the wind, there is silence, tranquility, and almost limitless freedom. It’s just the wind, the sea, and us. And it’s one of the best things in the world.The class is seasonal. Therefore, we sail as much as we can from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.To participate in the sailing class, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

Kayaking

Kayaking

Kayaking can be an almost magical experience: Gliding through the still, clear water, seeing life below you on the fjord bottom at the edge of the beach, getting close to the birds, and if you're a little lucky, you can also experience porpoises frolicking in the water up close.Rønshoved High School is beautifully located next to Flensburg Fjord, which is ideal for kayaking. We have the most beautiful nature with Okseøerne, which is only 2 km from the school. We will of course sail out to them. The fjord also offers bays and coves, which provide shelter from the wind and waves for tired kayakers. In addition, you can cross the border to the towering Holnæs Klint in South Schleswig.We jump into the wetsuits and work more specifically with kayak techniques. On the kayak team, everyone must learn various capsizing and rescue techniques, which are necessary to be able to go out at sea. When the weather offers the highest waves, it's the most fun, because then we go 'surfing' in the kayaks. In return, it provides some cool experiences and the opportunity for great trips on Flensburg Fjord. You are expected to be a good swimmer.The class is seasonal. We therefore sail all we can from August until around the end of September. And again, weather permitting, from April until the end of the stay in mid-June.In order to participate in sea kayaking, you must take and pass a swimming test at the school.

15:35

Eftermiddagskaffe

15:50-17:55

Textiles and Crafts

Textiles and Crafts

In "Textiles and Crafts," there are no limits to where creativity can take you. Perhaps you'd like to sew a dress from bubble wrap, crochet slippers from old jeans, or explore entirely different ideas - we have room for you! And if you want to learn the various classic forms of handicrafts, enjoying the process of creating something unique and exciting with your own hands, this subject is also for you.You'll delve into the history of handicrafts and, consequently, the history of textiles, understanding their significance in today's modern trends. Southern Denmark is an area where special patterns and designs have emerged. For example, you may visit the Tønder Art Museum, the birthplace of lace-making, and study their patterns and forms. Alternatively, you might visit Nolde's museum and draw inspiration from his beautiful colors. You'll then learn how to apply these influences to contemporary textiles and incorporate various techniques into your very own unique designs.This subject offers the opportunity for deep concentration and tranquility. Lastly, but certainly not least, it will foster camaraderie through everyone's creative processes.

Building class

Building class

In the building class, we combine hand and spirit in the best possible way to construct, level and repair things. Whether you're already a skilled hobby craftsman or can't tell the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver, here you can create something with your hands - and it's deeply satisfying! The term "formation" was coined by the German art historian Winckelmann and denotes precisely creating. Before the industrial production of furniture, the craftsmen "souled" their furniture, when they put a part of themselves into what they created.The subject is perfect for those who want to use their hands, but also for those who want a break from the more bookish classes.Over time, we have built everything from the interior of the school's disco "The Cave", to a pétanque court, to a large outdoor terrace and much more. It is only our creativity that limits, everything else we learn along the way.In the future, you will therefore be well equipped to move away from home without having to constantly call mum and dad for help putting up pictures, assembling furniture or carrying out minor repairs in your home. Because you can do it yourself!

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study dedicated to understanding the complex and fascinating creature that is the human being. At its core, psychology seeks to unravel the mysteries of human behavior, emotions, thoughts, and motivations, aiming to shed light on the questions of what it truly means to be human. This field spans a broad spectrum, from investigating the intricate workings of the brain to grappling with profound existential questions about life, purpose, and identity.The study of psychology delves into various branches, from cognitive psychology, which examines how our minds process information, to biological psychology, which explores the neurochemical and physiological foundations of our thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, existential psychology confronts life’s big questions—freedom, responsibility, meaning, and death—offering a framework for understanding how individuals find purpose and navigate existential challenges.By studying psychology, we aim to gain insight into the full range of human experience, from basic brain functions to complex emotional and existential dilemmas. This field combines scientific rigor with philosophical inquiry, bridging the gap between the measurable and the mysterious aspects of human life, ultimately seeking to understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do.

Piano lessons

Piano lessons

There is something very special about playing an instrument. If you haven't tried it before, you will discover that you suddenly have another language in which you can express yourself. Namely one that has no words and that can express what words cannot express. Music can be magical and create moods, uplift us and enchant us.At Rønshoved Højskole you can learn to play classical piano "from scratch" or improve the skills you may already have. The teaching takes place as a solo lesson, where you get 20 minutes a week on your own. In this way, you get the most out of the lessons and get behind the pieces both technically, artistically, and musically historically.But beware: many of our students have acquired an instrument after their stay because they simply became addicted to playing the piano! To get the most out of piano lessons, choose it for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Danish culture and society

Danish culture and society

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Danish culture and society, focusing on the question of what defines "Danishness" and who the Danes are as a people. Through the study of Denmark's history, literature, art, and cultural traditions, students will gain insights into the development of Danish identity and values. Topics include key historical events, influential works in Danish literature and art, and the social values that shape everyday life in Denmark today. By examining these aspects, the course seeks to understand the unique characteristics of Danish culture and what it means to be Danish in a global context. 

Living group meeting

Living group meeting

The living group meeting is where we can exchange information regarding our daily life at the folk high school. It serves as a link between the teachers, the headmasters, and the students. Both large and small matters are discussed at these meetings

Badminton

Badminton

Human nature can be understood in many ways. One of these is that man is a playful being, homo ludens. Through play, man discovers and learns about his life and association with other people. Badminton is no exception. Here we play both to learn how to play the game of badminton, but also because we want to learn something about ourselves and the community we are always a part of. Play and sport are not just for the sake of the body, but are for the sake of the whole person.Specifically, in the course, we will work with different strokes, movement patterns and tactics. Afterwards, we will play badminton and practice what we have learned and train a routine. The subject will thus have the following structure: a warm-up, then 15-20 learning new strokes and techniques and then we will play badminton.

18

Aftensmad

19 - 21

The film zone

The film zone

This class starts from the idea that the film medium cannot be reduced to pure entertainment. The medium of film is to the highest degree a journey into human existence and psychology. Sometimes this journey is grim and creepy, sometimes intellectually challenging, and other times it calls for thoughtful laughter and joy. The criterion for the choice of films is simply this: they must be good! It also means that we get to see films from all over the world, not just English language films! These are films where there is no doubt about their artistic qualities, and that is precisely why they deserve to be watched.Before the film screening, the teacher will give a small presentation and introduce the film, its themes, its means of action, its director and actors, etc.

Fitness and hockey

Fitness and hockey

Fitness

If you enjoy lifting weights and exercising, you're in luck! We have a great fitness room right next to the sports hall. Every Monday, the teacher on duty offers a chance to get a workout in. It can be hard to find the time for exercise, and fitness centers across the country have many members they likely only see once every three months. You can use this session as an opportunity to get your body moving – after all, it feels great once you get started!

Hockey

The "hockey stick" is a trending phenomenon these days. Here at Rønshoved Folk High School, we take it quite literally! On Mondays, there is an opportunity to play floorball (indoor hockey). We have a good time, drink coffee, and swing the hockey sticks. It’s always immense fun! Come and join us, have a chat with a fellow student or a teacher, and spend the evening playing some indoor hockey. We look forward to seeing you in our gym!

Fireplace guitar and ‘hygge’ around the fireplace

Fireplace guitar and ‘hygge’ around the fireplace

We’ll light the fireplace and gather for a sing-along in true campfire style. You will sing both Danish and English songs, and of course, there will be time for coffee and cake.

Volleyball

Volleyball

In volleyball you learn the importance of working together, you cannot win the game alone. Volleyball is also a beautiful game. When the strokes are good, the communication is there and everyone plays together, everything comes together and you can't help but be captivated by a good ball, whether you won the point or not.In training, we will both go in depth with techniques and exercises, both alone and in small and large groups. You will both be trained as part of the team and receive individual help, at exactly the level you are here. We are also preparing for the traditional, annual tournament: Rønshoved Højskole's volleyball weekend, where current teachers and students compete with old studentsWhether you have played volleyball for many years or have never touched a ball before, there is a place for you on the team. You get both good training and lots of fun with your fellow players.

Chess and boardgames

Chess and boardgames

Every Wednesday, the teacher on duty offers the chance to try one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world: chess! Here, it is possible to participate, whether you are a novice, an intermediate player, or have advanced abilities in the game of chess. Here, you get the chance to talk a bit about good chess principles, and maybe a bit about openings as well, but the focus is on playing this amazing game.We are very fond of board games here at the folk high school! We are very fortunate that the student lounge, Folkvang, offers many different games. Our selection includes everything from Werewolf and Hint to Skip-bo and Settlers. On Wednesday, we give our students the opportunity to play different board games together. We get ourselves some coffee and some cake and try out different games. You can perhaps also use the opportunity to talk to someone, you haven’t had the chance to get to know so well yet.

Culture Evening

Culture Evening

The Culture Evenings are when we come together to focus on a cultural topic in the broadest sense. We might invite a guest speaker, a debater, or an artist. We also attend concerts by the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra in Sønderborg or perhaps invite a band to perform at the school. These gatherings give us energy, food for thought, and something to live on. Naturally, we also bring out the Folk High School Songbook, because singing, more than anything, creates a sense of community and adds a musical-poetic dimension to our lives.

Friday hour

Friday hour

Every Friday, right after dinner, the students meet with the teacher on weekend duty to discuss the activities and events planned for the upcoming weekend. Both students and teachers can bring suggestions to the table. This could include playing volleyball, watching a movie together, or perhaps debating a current topic that the students are passionate about.

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Aftenkaffe

Aftenkaffe

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