Kittelfjäll workaway – short on snow, big on good times.

It’s not the snow that makes a trip memorable; it’s the people. And at 84codes, we’re lucky to have some of the best.

Winter in Sweden has been a bit underwhelming, at least in terms of snow up north. But what we lacked in powder, we more than made up for in team spirit. Our Kittelfjäll workaway at the beginning of April was the perfect opportunity to share meaningful moments and collaborate through outdoor adventures, cozy evenings, or productive work sessions.

Some of us seized the chance given by 84codes to go heliskiing, an unforgettable first for a few!

This time, (we have been on workaway in Kittelfjäll once before), we lucked out with a charming, dorm-style stay at Kittelfjäll Värdshus and had the entire place to ourselves. It was the perfect laid-back setting to reconnect and enjoy the kind of spontaneous, lighthearted chats that complement the focus and flexibility of remote work, reminding us how valuable both modes can be.

It gave us a real boost in energy, which we’ve carried back into our day-to-day. In fact, we often notice an uptick in productivity after our workaways. Slack interactions increase, collaboration flows more easily, and people return feeling inspired.

A global team comes together

Kittelfjäll brought several happy reunions, like catching up with Anton, who recently returned to 84codes after a few years of adventures on his own. We also had the pleasure of meeting one of our newest colleagues, Julia, who joined us from Skellefteå. Others traveled from even farther afield: New Zealand, Spain, Hungary, and the USA, making it a truly global gathering.

Speaking of Julia: As our new event coordinator, she led great discussions about our upcoming conference season. Planning our roundtrips and events is always fun, and the outcome will be shown through our channels over the year. Of course, we hope to meet some of you at one venue or another. We’re also excited to take on initiatives we’ve wanted to do for a long time—like hosting our own hackathon! → HERE

And let’s not forget the food! Workaways with 84codes always come with a great lineup of lunches and dinners, and this trip was no exception. We enjoyed meals at three of Kittelfjäll’s local restaurants—and even had one memorable lunch outdoors, soaking up the sun.

We’re already looking forward to the next workaway and can’t wait to hear where our amazing HR team will take us next! Huge thanks to everyone who made this trip memorable. Here’s to more great memories and shared laughs!