What exactly is glamping?

Glamping: luxury meets naturalness

Glamping is becoming increasingly popular among those seeking peace and quiet - and especially among adventurous travelers. The trend towards comfortable nature tourism is now taking hold throughout Europe.

• But what exactly is glamping?
• How can you imagine that?
• Is glamping affordable?
• And is it even something for your next vacation?

Glamping comes from English and means something like glamorous camping. As the name suggests, it combines the cosiness and closeness to nature of camping with the luxury and comfort that you would want from an upscale hotel. For example, there are very different types of accommodation, from cute wooden huts to rustic sleeping barrels to adventurous tree house hotels , which combine luxurious service and a down-to-earth closeness to nature . However, glamping no longer has much in common with original camping. Bringing your own shaky tents, scratchy sleeping bags, wet feet and rice from the kettle are definitely not part of the exclusive experience here. You will also look in vain for communal sanitary facilities or snoring neighbors here. Rather, it's about combining the best of camping, namely the relaxing time in a natural environment, with the amenities of modern life in order to create an exciting and relaxing holiday for young and old .

Tips for glamping beginners

In contrast to camping, a glamping holiday requires little preparation. You pack like you're going on a hotel vacation. Just think about your surroundings. Mosquito repellent, sturdy shoes and little things for warm evenings on the terrace. You can find out where glamping is easiest for those interested - since the infrastructure of the sites leaves nothing to be desired - on our glamping search site tips.

• Veneto - Adriatic Sea
• French Riviera
• Baden-Württemberg
• Istria - Croatia
• Austria - Alps

In general, glamping has something to offer for every age, interest and budget. This makes it ideal for a family vacation , where the parents can take a break from hectic everyday life and the children can really let off steam outdoors. But it's also just the thing for a few romantic days for two under a clear starry sky, an active hiking holiday or an invigorating outdoor trip for seniors. Plus, glamping doesn’t always have to be expensive . Self-sufficiency on site and the choice of type and size of living space give everyone the opportunity to find their own glamping paradise in which the ambience and price-performance level are right.

Numerous campsites, as well as some national parks and breathtaking nature resorts, now offer first-class accommodation for an unforgettable holiday in the countryside . The facilities include everything a glamper's heart desires, from the king-size bed to the private bathroom with whirlpool to the sauna and relaxation area. The accommodation options are as individual as the guests themselves. Whether a simple yurt in the forest, a spacious mobile home by the sea or an exclusive bungalow in the mountains - you decide where you would like to stop and can choose the right one from the wide range of offers. The number of glamping destinations in Europe has also increased significantly. You can spend cozy hours in a shepherd's wagon in Germany, go on a Northern Lights safari in Scandinavia, enjoy the peace and quiet on a mountain pasture in Austria or relax in the lodge tent in the south over the summer.

Glamping is something for everyone who is looking for a unique, top-class feel-good experience that nourishes body, mind and soul and ensures unforgettable moments. So, what are you waiting for? The wilderness is calling!

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Where does glamping come from, what is it and who needs it? Glamping has become established as a term in the tourism industry in recent years and is gradually conquering the European camping market. Glamping is an artificial word from English and is made up of the terms “glamourous” and “camping”. So these are glamorous camping accommodations.

Today, the Leading Campings see themselves as pioneers of the glamping trend, which involves adventure pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes as well as exclusive holiday accommodation for rent - from luxurious colonial-style safari tents to unusual tree houses, from romantic organic wooden chalets to Stone bungalows typical of the region .

Eicke Schüürmann , Managing Director of Leading Campings in Europe about glamping

Glamping, camping: what's the difference?

Freedom, mobility, closeness to nature. These terms are deeply connected to camping. The original camping has a special feature: the camper has their own housing. A tent or a camping vehicle and everything else that goes with it. Glamping is different! Here the accommodation and all equipment are provided on a campsite or special glamping site. But we at Glamping.Info don't want to call every accommodation that can be rented on a campsite as glamping accommodation. It's about subjective criteria that should underline the glamor factor. The corresponding luxury can also be the exclusivity of the accommodation. We would like to present a tree house without particularly luxurious furnishings but with a view of the ocean on Glamping.Info just as much as a fully equipped lodge tent on a campsite.

Glamping combines luxury, nature and the extraordinary. The accommodations are nothing more than tents. But the equipment of the glamping accommodation has nothing in common with the usual camping holiday. Gone are the days of camping with clammy, uncomfortable sleeping places, damp clothes and wet feet. The glamping tents are now equipped with comfortable beds with spring mattresses, antique furniture, a fireplace that provides cozy warmth, or have a sauna and bathroom with a nostalgic bathtub.

Andreas Hügen , Glampen.de

A glamping holiday has many faces

Glamping holidays usually take place on “normal” campsites. Some of these have their own sections with glamping accommodation. These can be structured very differently. Classic accommodations include the lodge tent and the mobile home. Wooden huts with a very special flair are often available to guests. Even an on-site caravan can provide the luxury expected from glamping. Some glamping sites offer special features such as a chrome-plated Airstream or a teardrop trailer. You can also find exceptional accommodation for special glamping holidays. Treehouses, igloos, safari tents and wooden barrels offer an additional touch of extravagance and bring natural elements into the accommodation. Glamping therefore claims to offer a unique holiday experience: with nature, well-being and luxury factors.

When glamping, guests enjoy a holiday close to nature in charming and luxurious tents that are fully furnished and even have their own bathroom. When glamping, couples and families combine the incomparable tent atmosphere, relaxation, lots of outdoor exercise, sports and games with luxury, pools, beaches and good gastronomy. Especially for previous 'non-campers', glamping is a good introduction to a comfortable camping holiday close to nature.

Klaus Schneider , Management Vacanceselect Germany

Glamping doesn't have to cost a lot

Luxury camping at an affordable price: that too is glamping. Despite the claim of a glamorous vacation, glamping can also be a cheap vacation option. Depending on the size and type, renting accommodation can be an experience for the whole family and also saves money on the travel budget. The possibility of self-sufficiency, which is available in most rental accommodations, is particularly useful for families with children. Independence on vacation is a fundamental distinguishing feature of glamping.