Here’s How You Could Spend a Week Working From a Cosy Cabin in Norway—For Free!

Ever dreamed of swapping your office chair for a cosy cabin in Norway? Opera, the Norwegian browser company, is giving 10 lucky remote workers the chance to do just that. They’ll set you up with a “hygge desk” in a secluded cabin overlooking jaw-dropping landscapes like icy fjords, alpine forests, and if you're lucky, the magical northern lights!

“Hygge” (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is all about warmth, comfort, and togetherness—and Opera’s minimalist browser takes inspiration from this Nordic lifestyle. They’re hosting this contest with round-trip flights for two, transport, and six nights in a dreamy Norwegian retreat to show it off.

These cabins are straight out of a fairy tale, featuring warm wood, woolly throws, and views that scream serenity. Locations include the Arctic Lofoten Islands, the fjords of Ålesund, Bodø’s national park-filled north, the ski haven of Norefjell, and Lysefjord, where waterfalls meet dramatic cliffs.

When you’re not 'working', take a woodland hike, try ice swimming, or catch the northern lights dancing across the sky. Skiing and boating are on the menu too, making this much more than just a desk job.

Apply for a spot by February 28, 2025, and make your case for why you deserve this Nordic escape. Travel runs from March 18 to April 6, 2025.

Who needs an office when you’ve got a hygge desk and adventures waiting outside your cabin door?

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