Like the digital nomad This trend continues to grow in popularity following the pandemic lockdowns. More and more countries are creating policies to attract highly skilled and technologically advanced workers.
Recently, five countries in Europe have emerged with liberal visa policies for digital nomads, and with them, tourist destinations have also become new hotspots for the digital nomad crowd.
Let’s take a look at the five countries with new hotspot destinations for remote workers.
Germany
When it comes to the intersection of quality of life and cost of living, it’s certainly hard to compete with many parts of Germany.
In a recent report entitled Europe’s best and emerging technology hubsIn Germany, the German cities of Berlin, Hamburg and Munich topped the list.
Berlin is not a new destination for nomads, but it has become less popular recently as its popularity has led to a higher cost of living for digital nomads.
This has led to Hamburg and Munich moving higher on the list. Both cities are very technology-oriented and have a strong startup focus. Moreover, the natural environment and reasonable cost of living have made these places popular among digital nomads.
Italy
Italy is relatively new to the digital nomad breed in Europe. Although the visa process is said to be cumbersome and riddled with typical Italian bureaucracy, it is worth living in Il Bel Paese.
While internet speeds are an issue across the country, digital nomads will find acceptable access to technology in Milan, Rome and Turin.
Milan is the country’s business capital and a natural place for business-oriented nomads. The history, culture and technology in Rome is a place nomads can love.
Turin may be a new option for some. However, the city’s connection to the automotive and aerospace industries can be a perfect adrenaline rush for remote digital nomads.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of those Scandinavian-style European countries known for their high quality of life and which could really appeal to digital nomads.
Cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht are great places to live, especially for digital nomads with families. However, they do come at a price. The Netherlands is not really known for its affordable cost of living, especially not in Amsterdam.
Perhaps a reasonably priced place to visit, Rotterdam has a high level of start-up activity, incubators and convenient co-working locations for remote jobs.
Spain
With plenty of sunshine, a good work-life balance and an affordable cost of living, Spain can be a good choice for many digital nomads.
Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia topped the list. However, digital nomads should be aware that overtourism is creating a counterbalance to the movement across Spain.
Although prices are affordable, they are rising quickly and some digital nomads have had trouble finding affordable housing, especially in smaller towns.
Besides, Spain has one of the friendliest visa programs for startup entrepreneurs, allowing entrepreneurs to stay in the country after just a full year.
Sweden
Another great place for quality of life, despite the high cost of living, is Sweden. While the weather may be a bit chilly, the digital nomad landscape is red hot, with the report citing locations like Malmö and Stockholm.
Although Stockholm is well-known and pricey, Malmö is considered a more affordable destination for digital nomads.
Malmö is a short train ride from all the action in Copenhagen and is known for its fast-growing and thriving technology industry and a more affordable high quality of life.
New nomadic places to explore
As the popularity of the digital nomad movement continues to grow, countries around the world are creating fantastic opportunities to experience different cultures and explore the world while working remotely.
Here are five more country options for digital nomads to explore and enjoy remote working in Europe.
