The Norwegian browser company Opera seeks to promote its web services and invites “hygge testers” to apply for stays in some of the most stunning locations in Norway. Read on and learn how to apply for your free digital nomad trip to Norway.
The browser company is setting up hygge desks in the most beautiful cabins across Norway and is looking for ten people to browse the web from them for a week.
Hygge is a big thing in Scandinavia. It’s all about creating a warm, cozy, and relaxed vibe. Think hot chocolate by the fire, snuggling up with a good book – that feeling of pure comfort and contentment. Opera’s hygge desks take this idea and bring it to your workspace. They’re putting these desks in gorgeous spots around Norway, surrounded by nature, and kitting them out with things like fur throws, soft lighting, and calming décor. The goal? To help you be productive and totally at ease. As Jan Standal, Opera’s VP, puts it, “We’re used to hygge in Scandinavia, but now we want the world to understand what it truly means. This initiative blends productivity with the essence of a simple, stress-free lifestyle.”
You could find yourselves immersed in a cozy six-day stay at a private cabin, with flights and ground transportation included. During the stay, testers will be able to try out the hygge desk and see for themselves just how productive the right environment can be.
Opera is zooming out of the browser and focusing on the physical desk on which laptops, computers and phones rest. A hygge desk is one that allows you to leave anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming behind. It accentuates both the pleasure that comes from browsing and the presence of the smallest, coziest elements at hand – like warm lighting or an epic view of nature.
Winners might head to the Lofoten Islands or Norefjell. Each place offers a mix of work and adventure, from seeing the Northern Lights to hiking and even spotting moose! Opera has considered everything to show how your surroundings can make a huge difference to your workday and how you feel overall.
As part of the promotion, Opera has released a helpful video with a Norwegian guide demonstrating exactly what is and isn’t ‘hygge’.
Why Norway is the perfect escape
Opera’s hygge desk campaign shows just how much your environment can affect your productivity and your mood. For Scandinavians, hygge isn’t just a fad; it’s a way of life. And now, Opera’s giving the rest of us a taste of it. If your workspace needs a serious dose of hygge magic, this is your chance. A week in Norway might just change your whole perspective on work.
How to participate
In order to get a chance to experience the Opera hygge desk in Norway, candidates can apply now by telling Opera why they think they should be the ones to browse from a hygge desk. Applicants can submit either text or images to back their claim, and they can apply from now until 28 February 2025.
About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across all devices. Hundreds of millions use Opera web browsers for their unique and secure features on mobile phones and desktop computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is a public company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol OPRA. Download the Opera web browsers and other Opera products from opera.com. Learn more about Opera at investor.opera.com.
Apply for Your Free Digital Nomad Trip to Norway, Tor Kjolberg reporting
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