Did you know that Europe’s first crowdfunded coliving is tucked away in a small mountain village in Switzerland?
It all started with a ski workation in 2023—a simple idea that brought together 35 digital nomads for two weeks of skiing, coworking, shared meals, and spontaneous community magic in Liddes, Valais. We were hosted at our own space, Relais de Dranse, under the Coliving.frilingue umbrella, together with our long-time collaborator Stefan Stolwijk.
From Workation to Vision
During that winter gathering, we stumbled upon a beautiful but empty hotel in the village—Hotel des Alpes. At the time, buying it felt like a stretch. Who would even come to these quiet valleys? After all, Switzerland isn’t exactly known as a budget-friendly destination, and many travelers overlook these lesser-known spots for flashier names like Zermatt or St. Moritz.
But the seed was planted. And then came Bansko Nomad Fest, where, as often happens in Bansko, magic unfolded. We met 15 amazing people who believed in the idea, and together we made it happen.
That’s how Swiss Alps Coliving was born—a space co-owned by nomads, built with purpose and community at the core.
What We've Built So Far
In just our first year, we’ve:
- Hosted dozens of nomads for retreats and workations
- Built a coworking space
- Added a sauna (Alpine cold dips, anyone?)
- Upgraded the kitchen for more shared cooking magic
Next on the wishlist? Destroying the front parking lot and turning it into a lush community garden. If you're great with crowdfunding or want to join a green revolution in the Alps—get in touch!
Last week, we hosted our first annual co-owners meeting—a gathering full of ideas, inspiration, and big dreams for the future.
Want to Host Your First Event?
Many people tell us they’d love to run a retreat or a workation—but they don’t know where to start. That’s exactly why Swiss Alps Coliving exists. We’re here to support first-time (and experienced) organizers.
If you want to host a workation, you can stay with us for free in exchange for leading a couple of hours of activities each day. Think AI, storytelling, yoga, hiking, content creation, theatre, or anything else you’re passionate about. We’ll help you plan, promote, and facilitate.
There’s zero risk—and a big potential to grow something of your own.
Be Part of the Coliving Revolution
Swiss Alps Coliving is just the beginning.
We’re now preparing to sell shares in the property to Swiss-based co-owners—a way to make this vision truly shared. You’ll see more details about that very soon.
And it doesn’t stop here. We're also selling shares in our other colivings:
- Adrenalin Coliving (Braunwald, Switzerland)
- Montenegro Coliving (Nivice, overlooking the sea)
All of this is part of our bigger vision:
The Coliving Revolution – 25 colivings in 5 years, built together with 150+ nomads around the world.
Curious to get involved? Visit www.coliving-revolution.com to learn more and stay updated.
Whether you're dreaming of hosting your first retreat, finding your tribe in the Alps, or co-owning a home in the mountains—Swiss Alps Coliving is here for you.
Let’s build this world together. One workation, one connection, one coliving at a time.