From October 21 to 23, nearly 30 participants from several European countries will gather in the UNESCO World Heritage village of Geiranger to collaborate on attracting digital nomads to rural regions in Europe.

Among other things, we will launch the Arctic Digital Nomads Grant, which will offer nomads and artists the chance to apply for a grant to live and work in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, or the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area.

Participants from countries such as Iceland, Spain, Italy, and Finland will attend, representing both Southern Europe and the North Atlantic, all regions facing challenges like depopulation, aging populations, and periods of over-tourism.

What are digital nomads?

Digital nomads are workers or freelancers who can work from anywhere as long as they have access to the internet. There are many types of digital nomads, but they often stay for longer periods during the off-season and tend to work in remote-friendly jobs such as IT developers or graphic designers.

They can choose to live in beautiful places like Geiranger, where they can combine work with nature experiences. Norwegian partners are particularly interested in attracting digital nomads who not only visit but also contribute to local communities, creating both social and economic value that supports local culture and traditions.

During the project visit in Geiranger, there will be a focus on how to attract these nomads, while also exploring how they can engage with local communities, offering their skills and involvement during their stay.2

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About the projects

EDIN (European Digital Nomads)

The goal of EDIN is to develop policies and measures to attract more digital nomads to regions like Møre og Romsdal and increase the number of nomads by 30% in each partner region by 2028.

The EDIN project is supported by Interreg Europe, an EU program that facilitates cooperation between European regional authorities. Møre og Romsdal County Council is the Norwegian partner in this project. More information about EDIN can be found here: https://www.interregeurope.eu/edin

Arctic Digital Nomads

Supported by the NORA program (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation), this project offers the Arctic Digital Nomads Grant, which provides nomads and artists the opportunity to apply for a grant to live and work in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, or the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area.

The project focuses on how Arctic regions can attract workers and visitors outside the high tourist season. The project partners are seeking adventurous individuals who are eager to experience life in remote, beautiful Arctic landscapes. The grant offers both accommodation and workspace in spectacular natural settings, ready to welcome digital nomads.

The Geirangerfjord World Heritage Foundation leads the project. More information about the Arctic Digital Nomads project can be found here: https://www.arcticdigitalnomads.com/.

Agenda in Geiranger

During the visit to Geiranger, participants will take part in various meetings and workshops where they will share experiences and explore new solutions for making rural areas in Europe more attractive to digital nomads.

There will be some overlap between the two projects, but the agenda primarily focuses on the EDIN project.

For more information about the projects and the events in Geiranger:

Contact for EDIN
 Lillian Sæther, Project Manager, Møre og Romsdal County Council
 Phone: +47 952 80 603
 Email: [email protected]

Contact for Arctic Digital Nomads
Katrin Blomvik Bakken, Project Manager, Geirangerfjord World Heritage Foundation
Phone: +47 954 27 390
Email: [email protected]