19 June 2026
- 14.00-16.00: Attendance and registration
- 15.00-16.30: Light dinner
- 17.00: Mandatory information meeting
- 17.30: Opening concert 1st course period
- 18.30: Social activities and BBQ meal
24 June 2026
- Before 09.00 Check out from your room
- 08.30-11.30 Dress rehearsals and closing concert
- Departure at the latest by 12.00.
Recommended Travel:
Valdresekspressen (Nor-Way) or Vy Bus
Book your ticket early.
24 June 2026
- 14.00-16.00: Attendance and registration
- 14.30-16.00: Light dinner
- 16.30: Mandatory information meeting
- 17.00: Bus to Opening concert in Fagernes
- 18.00: Opening concert for the festival and 2nd course period. (bus after concert)
- 20.00: Social Activities and BBQ
29 June 2026
- Before 09.00: Check out from your room
- 08.30-11.30: Dress rehearsals and closing concert at Valdres folkehøgskole
Recommended Travel:
Valdresekspressen (Nor-Way) or Vy buss
Book your ticket early.
When you travel to Valdres from abroad, the nearest airport is OSLO Gardermoen airport (Norways main airport). From Gardermoen airport there is an express train that brings you to Oslo city center in just 20 minutes. From the train station you walk through the terminal and over to Oslo bus station (about 5 minutes). From here you will take the bus called Valdresekspressen (company: Nor-Way) or busses from the company: Vy Bus.
If you are travelling to Valdres Folkehøgskole, the bus stop is called Leira E16 and if you are travelling to the festival hotel in Fagernes, the stop is called Fagernes skysstasjon.
Please see this site for the timetable and to buy tickets:
All participants will stay at Valdres folkehøgskole.
The majority of lessons, meals, and course concerts will take place at Valdres folkehøgskole. It is possible to choose private accommodation, but we encourage all participants to stay at the school, as this is important for camaraderie and to have the optimal course experience.
The course fee includes accommodation and all meals. You will be served breakfast, dinner, and supper. Lunch is self-prepared during breakfast. Remember to pack a lunch!
At the school, the rooms are mainly for two people, but we also have a few 3- and 4-person rooms if necessary.
Participants will be allocated at rooms, and if you have specific preferences for roommates, it is important to note this in the form when confirming your spot.
Note: All participants born in 2015 or later must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Valdres camping is the accommodation closest to Valdres Folkehøgskole.
All teachers live at the festival hotel, Scandic Valdres, in the center of Fagernes.
Parents:
If your child is born in 2014 or earlier, the general rule is that it is not possible for parents to stay at Valdres folkehøyskole. Folkehøgskolen has a limited number of beds and we have to prioritize the course participants. Children born in 2014 or earlier will enjoy the social aspect of living with other participants at camp, and there is a lot to learn in taking responsibility for showing up on time. Our course staff members who live at folkehøgskolen are available 24/7 to look after them.
However, we understand that some children are not ready for this at 11 years of age. If this is the case we recommend contacting the course leader to check the possibility of accommodation at folkehøgskolen.
Siblings:
The main rule is that there is only room for the children who are admitted to the course, but we understand that some parents have small children who for practical reasons must join. You register this in the application form. There is a separate price for accompanying siblings listed on our web site.
If you have any allergies or special needs that you haven't mentioned in the application form, please send an e-mail to: post@sommersymfoni.no at your earliest convenience.
Every year there are several participants with strong allergies to nuts. We therefore urge everyone to pay special attention to this by NOT bringing or purchasing food that contain nuts. Such food/products will not be allowed.
We are using digital schedules in the "SpeedAdmin" app. All participants will receive a separate email with details about logging in and creating an account. Familiarize yourself with your personal schedule before arriving in Valdres. Note: Schedule change requests will not be accommodated, but notify us if you find any obvious errors or conflicts.
Unfortunately, we do not have the opportunity to grant or take into account all wishes about teachers, as there is a very extensive schedule to be laid. However, the course management will do their best to ensure that everyone gets a good benefit from the course.
Registration for performance at the course concerts takes place at the same time as you confirm and pay for your participation.
If you are in doubt whether you want to play at a concert or not, tick the box for YES anyway. If you tick NO, you will NOT be able to sign up for or registration later. Those who have ticked the box for YES will be sent a form where you register your repertoire and upload sheet music. The deadline for registration of repertoire and sheet music is April 15th.
Information about repertoar and sheet music will be sent directly to your e-mail and made available at our web site within April 15th.
Make sure you print the sheet music and rehears the repertoar well before the course starts.
All participants receive individual instruction during the course. Prepare well, and bring an extra copy of the repertoire you want to play for your teacher.
Musical:
- Your instrument with all necessary equipment. Please make sure that your instrument is in good condition
- Please bring extra strings, rosin, mute, an extra bow (if you have one) and a shoulder rest - if you use this
- Music stand (marked with your name and phone number)
- Pencil and eraser
- Solo sheet music. Remember an original copy for the accompanist and one for your teacher.
- Sheet music for all your orchestra and chamber music rehearsals. You have to print the sheet music that we sent you and bring them. (You will not be able to print during the course).
- Clothes; remember that the weather in Norway can vary from warm and sunny to rainy and cold in one day. Check the weather forcast and pack accordingly
- Special clothes for the concerts – this should be colorful and summery!
- Swimwear and an extra bath towel. There will be trips to the lake if the weather allows it
- Toiletries
- Water bottle? (the Norwegian tap water is drinkable).
- Chargers
- Hand sanitizer?
- Mosquito-spray?
- Sunscreen
- Personal medicines if needed. Let the course leader know if the staff needs to be aware of anything.
Towels and bedsheets are included in the price
We highly recommend everyone to make sure you have a valid travel insurance.