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This year, Hubs Travel is returning to the Swiss Alps for not one, but two long workation & coliving editions: one in Lenk, and one in Adelboden.
From mid-March to the end of June, these two storybook alpine villages will once again host remote workers from across Europe and beyond — for stays ranging from one week to three months. It’s not a coincidence. It’s a statement.
Because if there’s one thing years of running workations have taught us, it’s this: you don’t need peak tourist season to create vibrant, meaningful experiences. In fact, spring (and autumn) might be the best seasons of all.
Why Spring Matters in the Alps
For decades, alpine destinations have lived to the rhythm of extremes. Winter is packed. Summer is buzzing. Everything in between? Quiet. Sometimes too quiet.
Yet spring is when the mountains breathe again.
Snow retreats higher up, trails reopen, waterfalls roar with meltwater, terraces slowly fill with locals, and villages regain a human pace. The energy is calmer, softer — and surprisingly productive.
For remote workers, this timing is almost perfect:
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Fewer tourists means less noise and more focus
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Nature is accessible without being overwhelming
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Prices are more reasonable
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Communities feel more authentic
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And daily life feels… livable
For destinations, spring is a challenge — but also an opportunity. And this is where workations come in.
Lenk: Six Editions In, and Still Growing
This spring marks something special: the 6th workation & coliving edition in Lenk.
Lenk has quietly become one of the strongest proofs that workations can work — not as a one-off experiment, but as a repeatable, sustainable model.
Located at the end of the Simmental valley, Lenk is surrounded by dramatic peaks, wide alpine meadows, and more than 30 hiking trails starting directly from the village. But it’s not just beautiful — it’s practical.
Within walking distance, you’ll find:
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Train and bus stations
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Supermarkets
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Cafés, restaurants, and pubs
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A cinema
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A bouldering gym
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Everything you need for everyday life
That balance — between wild nature and modern infrastructure — is rare. And it’s exactly what long-stay remote workers are looking for.
Living, Not Just Visiting
This spring edition in Lenk runs from April 7 to July 3, welcoming around 30+ participants.
Accommodation options range from:
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Private ensuite rooms with shared kitchens (starting around €650/month for long stays — almost unheard of in Switzerland)
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Studios
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Fully independent apartments
Beyond accommodation, the setup includes large shared spaces: coworking areas, living rooms, fitness and yoga rooms — designed to encourage both focus and connection.
The goal is simple: make daily life easy, so people can actually settle in, work properly, and feel part of something.
Adelboden: A Second Alpine Pillar
If Lenk is the proof of concept, Adelboden is the confirmation.
After joining the Hubs Travel network last autumn, Adelboden is now entering its first full spring edition — and it couldn’t be more complementary.
Set high above the Engstligen valley, Adelboden feels slightly more dramatic, slightly more vertical, yet just as livable. It offers the same essentials: excellent public transport, walkable infrastructure, and direct access to dozens of hiking trails — but with its own character and rhythm.
Running two alpine editions in parallel isn’t about duplication. It’s about choice.
Some remote workers will resonate more with Lenk’s wide-open valley. Others with Adelboden’s high-altitude feel. Both offer the same core promise: a real alpine life, without sacrificing work quality.
Designed for Real Remote Workers
One of the biggest misconceptions about workations is that they’re just extended holidays.
They’re not.
The editions in Lenk and Adelboden are designed specifically for people who:
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Work remotely full-time
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Need reliable infrastructure
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Want routines, not distractions
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Stay long enough to build habits and relationships
That’s why stays range from one week to three months, with most participants staying one month or more.
It’s also why public transportation is such a key part of the setup. Free access across the valleys — and often beyond — allows participants to explore without cars, commute easily, and remain connected to the wider region.
This is slow travel, adapted to modern work.
What Destinations Gain From Long Workations
From the outside, hosting 30+ remote workers in spring might seem modest. In reality, the impact is profound.
Unlike short-term tourists, long-stay remote workers:
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Spend consistently over several months
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Use local services weekly, not once
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Integrate into daily village life
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Come back — or recommend the destination to others
They shop locally, frequent cafés, take part in activities, and build relationships with residents. They stabilize demand during shoulder seasons, without overwhelming infrastructure.
Perhaps most importantly, they change the narrative.
Lenk and Adelboden are no longer “quiet in spring.” They are alive in a different way.
A Different Vision for Alpine Tourism
What’s happening in these villages is part of a broader shift.
Tourism doesn’t have to mean crowds. Economic activity doesn’t have to peak for eight weeks a year. And living in the mountains doesn’t have to be reserved for retirees or second-home owners.
Workations offer an alternative:
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Longer stays instead of faster turnover
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Fewer visitors, but deeper impact
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Quality of life over volume
Spring is the perfect testing ground for this vision — and Lenk and Adelboden are proving it’s not just possible, but desirable.
For Remote Workers: Why This Might Be Your Season
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the Swiss Alps, spring might be your moment.
You’ll experience:
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Quiet trails and uncrowded nature
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A strong sense of routine
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A community of like-minded professionals
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Affordable access to one of Europe’s most expensive countries
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The rare feeling of being both productive and deeply present
It’s not about escaping work. It’s about working better — in an environment that supports focus, health, and balance.
Looking Ahead
Each spring edition reinforces the same idea: the future of work and the future of destinations are deeply connected.
As remote work becomes more normalized, the question is no longer if people will live differently — but where and how.
Lenk and Adelboden are offering one possible answer.
So, will we see you there this spring?
Whether you choose the wide valley of Lenk or the dramatic heights of Adelboden, one thing is certain: the mountains are no longer just a backdrop for holidays. They’re becoming a place to live, work, and belong.
