APRIL 2022 | SCANDINAVIAN MONTHLY
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The Coworking Culture in Scandinavian Countries Text Ainsley Lawrence
The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of us to start working remotely. That meant we got to spend more time at home, and less time stuck in traffic jams and crowded offices. Learn more about the coworking culture in Scandinavian countries. Many employees found that remote working wasn’t all it was promised to be. Instead, working from home presented an entirely new set of challenges, as kids, dogs, and everyday distractions got in the way of our desire to work. So, now that we approach the end of the pandemic, plenty of folks are ditching their kitchen-table-office setup, and are opting to work in coworking spaces. While this idea is novel for most people, it should come as little surprise that Scandinavian countries already have a strong coworking culture — they always seem to be a step ahead! Here’s a quick intro into that vibrant culture, with some tips to help you fit in. Coworking Spaces Most folks who have fled their home office in search of a coworking space do so because they want to work in a
While this idea is novel for most people, it should come as little surprise that Scandinavian countries already have a strong coworking culture. Photo by Copernico
clean, distraction-free environment where collaboration is possible. Booking these coworking spaces works somewhat like a hotel — in fact, the largest network of Scandinavian coworking spaces is run by the hotel chain Scandic. You can expect to pay something around €19 per day, and for that fee,
you will gain access to working spaces that suit your style. So, that means you can look to find spaces filled with other people who also buzz off busyness, or you can reserve a quiet, secluded nook or room so you can get your head down and work. Depending on the coworking space you choose, you might also gain access to other services like a printer and refreshments.
