Cowork campsites

According to a recent article in the Guardian, the global number of digital nomads will exceed 40 million this year and may even rise to around 60 million by 2030. Add to that the number of people who regularly take workcations, employees that are allowed to choose where they work from (e.g. Spotify) and an army of entrepreneurs, freelancers and IT specialists who are online 24/24 and that number could easily rise to 70 or even 80 million.

Fast-tracked by Covid campsites across Europe have come to realize that their product is probably the best remote workspace for this digital community. Campsite facilities already include restaurants, bars, swimming pools, bike rental, Wi-Fi and laundry services which come in handy while working and being on the road at the same time. Add safety and a communal feeling to the equation and campsites might just be the next cowork champions. 

Dreaming of a workcation in the French countryside, combining work and sightseeing on a city trip to Antwerp or hiking a National park in Austria after a brainstorm session? 

Here are 10 camping & co-working initiatives that stand out:

Såndgøld is a totally new alpine camping experience nestled among towering mountains In the heart of South Tyrol (Italy). While their natural swimming pond invites guests to relax during the summer months, their 3.500m2 Spa centre is a great asset after a day on the slopes of Skiworld Ahrntal. Smart-working, creative thinking and relaxation are seamlessly combined at Såndgøld. The top-floor of their Greenhouse has several co-working spaces with sufficient power connections and high speed internet. Superb Italian espresso is being served and the co-working space has an unbeatable mountain view. Rent a glamping chalet and enjoy the fresh mountain air of the Pustertal.Såndgøld Alpine Glamping

Stel Camping & Bungalow Resort in Roda de Berà in the province of Província de Tarragona (Spain) is one of the first Spanish campsites that recognized the remote work trend. So when the kids are having fun in the Sioux Indian camp their parents will get some work done in the brand new coworking space. The coworking area is a pleasant communal space, well-lit and with the necessary technological needs to stimulate creativity and productivity. It is located in the heart of the campsite right next to the shopping area. Camping Stel

French company Cowoliday has created a co-work concept which has been adapted by a group of French campsites including Camping Domaine de la Faurie in Séniergues (France). This cowork campsite in the heart of the French Lot area is nestled in the middle of 27 hectares of preserved nature at the top of a hill. The remote work area offers 14 indoor workstations with 27-inch screens, a whiteboard for presentations, a meeting table, acoustic armchairs, ergonomic desk chairs and great Wi-Fi. No matter if you book a pitch for your motorhome or a mobile home for your family, the campsites offer 2-hour, ½ day and daily packages. Camping Domaine de la Faurie

Every summer City Camping Antwerp in Antwerp (Belgium) hosts a real co-work festival called Kamping Kantoor. The idea is as simple as fun: set up a campsite as a co-working space and put together a program that brings work, networking and fun together. Companies are triggered to take their employees outside and digital nomads find inspiration, networking or a relaxation moment. Meeting an interesting conversation partner in a pleasant atmosphere is almost a guarantee at this unique event. Day tickets start at €55 and include 1 day of coworking, lunch, access to all co-working facilities and participation in the networking and inspiration sessions. Staying overnight in a caravan or in your own tent, van or motorhome? Make sure to book well in advance as spots sell out quickly. City Camping Antwerp

Emma Wanderer is a start-up that recently opened its first remote work campus for campers in the town of Hieflau ( Styria , Austria). The campus is located on a former soccer field right at the entrance to the Styrian Gesäuse National Park. The campus boasts 30 parking spaces and 50 tiny houses spread out on approximately 18,000 square meter. Right in the middle is a coworking infrastructure that includes a lounge, conference rooms, 66 workstations and individual offices. After a hike in the National Park the so-called Club Office awaits for a drink, food and some great conversations. Emma Wanderer

SpaceX fans can now come to InselCamp Fehmarn ( Fehmarn , Schleswig-Holstein, Germany), rent one of their comfort or premium pitches, and enjoy satellite internet by Elon Musk when renting one of the workstations in their Beachbox. The Co-working Box boasts an inductive charging station for wireless charging, bean bags and an awning (for nice weather) and is 24hours a day accessible (with a password code). As the box can also be rented privately it is a great place to hold a business meeting, brainstorm session or your yearly business-surf-incentive. InselCamp Fehmarn

With the Plitvice Lakes National Park (Unesco) at your doorstep Camping Plitvice in Smoljanac (Croatia) is ideal for a digital-nomadic lifestyle. Guests can enjoy the mountain scenery and Mediterranean climate while doing a workout in the outdoor gym, their freestyle laps in the outdoor swimming pool and getting their work done in the coworking space located within the spacious 45-seat conference hall. Enjoy high-speed internet, top-food in the restaurant and electric bikes that allow you to explore the richness of flora and fauna in the surrounding woods. Camping Plitvice

Not really a campsite, Kantoor Karavaan is what we’d call a scattered campsite. Kantoor Karavaan rents 3 small coworker vintage caravans in hip spots near Amsterdam and Ommen. One is an unique studio on wheels and is located on De Ceuvel, a creative and sustainable breeding ground in Amsterdam-Noord. People looking for a great place to record a podcast or simply want to work on a new idea will love the quiet setting looking out over the water of the Johan van Hasseltkanaal. Other Karavaan locations include MijnStadstuin in Amsterdam-West and Landgoed Eerde in Ommen. 

TCS Camping Interlaken, located between Lake Brienz and Thun (Switzerland), is the go-to spot for digital nomads exploring Bernese Oberland with its magnificent Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. The campsite offers pitches and small 2p Molo cabins, while the campsite's Riverlodge offers 1- to 4-bed rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, a lounge with ping pong table and a beautiful covered terrace. The Riverlodge offers unlimited internet access and high tables for small meetings or gatherings. The communal kitchen is well-equipped and free for guests to use during their stay. The campsite rents mountain bikes, city bikes and two e-bikes available for a ride into town. If you’re planning to go a bit further they also rent a fully electric BMW i3 for just CHF 75 per day. Camping Interlaken - Tcs

Wowo Campsite in East Sussex (England) is a campsite and glamping site. Their geodomes and Lotus Belle tents are a real treat and crackling campfires are their speciality. How about that. They recently converted the 2nd floor of the reception barn into shared workspace. Free to guests the only charge to use the cowork space is the fee to connect to the (fast) Wi-Fi. The quiet space has a small kitchenette for a tea or coffee and there are power sockets are behind every desk. The attic room can get hot during summer months so the aircon is very much appreciated by vacationers or digital nomads using the room. Wowo Campsite