Coliving in Bad Belzig, Germany

Coconat is a workation retreat and coliving for digital nomads set on a rural estate in Bad Belzig, Brandenburg, 90 minutes from Berlin by train. Founded in 2018, it was one of Europe’s first purpose-built workation retreats — a place for remote workers, freelancers, and creative professionals who want to concentrate deeply without retreating entirely from civilization.

The Experience

A typical week at Coconat oscillates between focused work and genuine outdoor recovery. The coworking space runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and mornings often start with yoga or a walk through the High Fläming Nature Park before settling in at a desk. Three vegetarian meals are served daily in the courtyard or communal dining area, and meals are one of the primary spaces where the community forms — regulars describe the kitchen collective’s cooking as unusually good for a coliving.

Activities include sauna sessions followed by a dip in the natural pool, massages (Lomi-Lomi, Shiatsu, and Ayurvedic options are available), hiking to the Hagelberg — Brandenburg’s highest point at 201 meters — and evenings around the fireplace in the library. Coconat also runs occasional events and residencies open to the wider community, including a makerspace called COCOLAB.

The Space

The property is a renovated historic estate with an orchard, herb garden, ancient trees, and a range of accommodation options to suit different budgets. Standard rooms come with hand-crafted furniture and en-suite bathrooms; Tiny House Village sleep pods and glamping options are available for those wanting to spend less. There is also space for camper vans and personal tents. Capacity runs up to 60 guests — larger than most colivings — though the property’s scale means it rarely feels crowded. Minimum stay is three days; most guests stay between one week and one month.

Who It’s For

Coconat works especially well for Berlin-based remote workers who need a nature reset without leaving Germany, as well as for international digital nomads looking for a reliable, well-equipped base in central Europe. The combination of fast internet, three included meals, and wellness amenities makes it popular with people doing intensive project work. Teams and companies also use the property for offsites. The community skews toward creative and tech professionals.

Location Highlights

Bad Belzig is a small town in the heart of the High Fläming Nature Park, with forests, walking trails, and a thermal spa within easy reach. The direct train from Berlin takes around 90 minutes, making a long-weekend workation straightforward. The surrounding Brandenburg countryside is quiet, green, and largely flat — well suited to cycling and long walks between work sessions.