A creative retreat
for game developers!
So what exactly is
The Jörniverse?
The Jörniverse is a place for game devs to live & work together.
We’re based in a small 600-person village in the North of Sweden, far from the hustle and bustle of big-city life.
We host game devs for short & long stays, plus host game jams & occasionally invite game industry folk (investors etc.) to swing by.
Our community shares the belief that working in a social, collaborative environment improves everyone's creative output!
What is included?
Base
A room in a social accommodation building (including utilities)
An office desk at our gaming village (with wired internet)
Access to our Private Sauna & Hot tub
Recurring social activities & ability to create & host them
Occasional group adventures, game jams & industry visitors
Local offers
Free access to the gym @ Jörns Bad & Sport
Free swimming & public sauna @ Jörns Bad & Sport
Free coffee @ The Jörney Café
Free gaming & use of arcade hall @ The Jörney Café
Free Latitude 65 (locally produced energy drink)
40% off stays for visiting friends & relatives @ Hotellet i Jörn
A single room at The Jörniverse
Jörn Bad & Sport Swimming Hall
A local lake adventure social in Jörn
The Jörney Café
How much does it cost?
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1 Night
250 SEK
Shared Room (Double/Twin)
Private Room
26 USD
23 EUR
Can I Volunteer Instead?
Shared Bunk Room
Perhaps. We are exploring this option.
Please contact us.
Kindly note that we need to secure revenue from paying guests first, and we will only seriously consider applicants who will stay long-term as volunteers.
Good organisational and people skills are highly valued, too.
1 Night
per person
150 SEK
16 USD
1 Night
per person
100 SEK
9 EUR
10 USD
1 Week
1 500 SEK
136 EUR
157 USD
1 Week
per person
900 SEK
82 EUR
94 USD
1 Week
per person
700 SEK
63 EUR
73 USD
1 Month
(average )
A private room all to yourself! Comes with a single bed. Each room is uniquely painted and decorated to feel homely.
Includes wifi, a desk, access to shared bathrooms/ showers, a workspace at the game village, and all of our local offers & amenities.
6 518 SEK
590 EUR
799 USD
1 Month
per person
3 911 SEK
354 EUR
410 USD
1 Month
per person
3 042 SEK
276 EUR
319 USD
(average )
A room with a bunch of bunk beds for epic game-dev sleepovers. Great for those who don't plan to spend much time in their room.
Includes wifi, access to shared bathrooms/ showers, a workspace at the game village and some local offers & amenities.
14 EUR
(average )
Includes wifi, a desk, access to shared bathrooms/showers, a desk at the game village, and all of our local offers and amenities.
Includes wifi, a desk, access to shared bathrooms/ showers, a workspace at the game village, and all of our local offers & amenities.
Where is The Jörniverse?
The Jörniverse is based in a small village called Jörn in Västerbotten. We are around 800 km north of Stockholm & a 50-min bus ride from the nearest city, Skellefteå. Jörn is small & humble, but there is a Coop grocery shop, pharmacy, a fast-food truck, a gym, and a nearby skiing resort.
Jörn also has a train station (around 10 mins walk from The Jörniverse), and you can take a direct night train from Stockholm to get here. It’s a long trip but an experience with all the sights along the way. On the train, you can choose private rooms, shared sleeping bunks, or a seat - we’d recommend bringing an eye mask, camping pillow & a blanket if choosing the seat option to maximise your potential of getting some rest.
Another option is flying, with the closest airport being Skellefteå. There are always flights from Stockholm, but it’s also possible to fly in from several international airports throughout the year, like Gdańsk, Crete, Gran Canaria, and Croatia. For details, check the airport’s website. You can then reach Jörn from Skellefteå airport by bus. Other nearby airports include Luleå and Umeå.
We’re happy to help advise you on travel and ask that you keep us updated with your arrival time.
