Social Events

All ISS participants gather one last time to say farewell and celebrate ISS 2026.

Join the Photo Competition for ISS 2026!

We welcome you to a walk along the Aker River. The river runs through Oslo from Maridalen Lake in the north to the Oslo fjord in the south, and divides the city into east and west. The green scenery is remarkable, and it is truly one of Oslo's most popular and appreciated routes.

We will show the final match of the football World Cup 2026!

We invite you to take part in the International Night created by and for our students! This is an evening of celebrating the many different cultures attending this year's summer school.

We will hold a friendly volleyball tournament where we play against each other for fun!

Join a visit to Norsk Folkemuseum, one of Europe's largest and oldest open-air museums and a national cultural history museum, uniquely located on Bygdøy in Oslo.

Join us for a fun and inviting night into Norwegian culture and traditions at Rønningen Folkehøgskole. You will experience Norwegian fairytales, music, clothing, and dance, while also getting the chance to participate yourselves!

Enjoy the summer feeling at one of Oslo’s most popular beaches.

Join a hike to Grefsenkollen, where you'll get to hike in the forest and enjoy one of the best views of Oslo and the Oslo fjord.

Relax after a few hectic days at ISS and enjoy a movie night with ISS friends at Rønningen.

Discover Oslo through this Scavenger Hunt!

All ISS participants, faculty, and staff members are invited to the Opening Ceremony.

A typical activity for the Oslo locals during the summer is to take the ferry out to one of the islands in the fjord, light up a grill and go swimming. That is exactly what we will do on either Lindøya or Hovedøya. (Our destination will depend on how many participants there are.)

Stormy waters on the global arena - how should Norway navigate in these testing times?

We invite you to take part in the International Night created by and for our students! This is an evening of celebrating the many different cultures attending this year's summer school.

Join us for a fun and inviting night into Norwegian culture and traditions at Rønningen Folkehøyskole! You will experience Norwegian fairytales, dance, music, clothing and food, while also getting the chance to participate yourselves!

Enjoy the summer feeling in the surroundings of the woods! Bring along food, something to sit on, and maybe a swimming suit?

“What are the dilemmas and options for an arctic nation as the world heats up?" Welcome to a panel discussion!

An information meeting about how to join a Social Committee.

An engaging lecture of some of the cultural practices that define Norway

Join a hike to Grefsenkollen, where you'll get one of the best views of Oslo and the Oslo fjord.

All ISS participants, faculty, and staff members are invited to the Opening Ceremony.

All ISS participants gather one last time to say farewell and celebrate ISS 2024.