Glamping in Belgium

From luxury safari tents in the Ardennes to fully equipped tiny houses on the edge of a wood in the Campine: glamping in Belgium combines the calm of sleeping outdoors with the convenience of a comfortable stay. No tent pegs in hard ground, no plastic air mattress.

Belgium has everything glamping needs: vast forests, river valleys and a gently rolling landscape that lends itself perfectly to distinctive stays. The Ardennes are the most popular glamping region, but the Campine and the fruit-growing region of Hesbaye also offer more and more original places to spend the night.

Belgian glamping owners invest in quality: lovely materials, a carefully considered interior and a location that genuinely feels remote. You may be sleeping just an hour from Brussels, yet it feels like another world.

Glamping stands for glamorous camping: a safari tent, a wooden cabin, a treehouse or another distinctive accommodation concept with a proper bed, heating and often a private bathroom. You enjoy a campfire, a starry sky and the quiet of the countryside while staying warm and dry. That makes glamping the ideal middle ground for anyone who loves the outdoors but does not want to give up comfort.

In Belgium you will find glamping properties mainly in the Ardennes, the Campine and quiet rural locations. The accommodation often sits in small clusters on a private plot and offers a more intimate atmosphere than a traditional campsite.

The classic safari tent with a wooden floor, a real bed and tasteful decor is one of the most popular forms of glamping in Belgium. Beyond that you will find wooden cabins and pods, treehouses, tiny houses on wheels and yurts. Some properties include extras such as a hot tub, a sauna, a terrace with a view or a shared common room.

Comfort levels vary considerably. Some glamping properties have a private bathroom with shower and toilet while others share facilities with neighbouring units. Read the description carefully if privacy or a specific level of amenities is important to you.

The Ardennes is the most popular region for glamping in Belgium. Around Durbuy, La Roche-en-Ardenne and the Semois valley you will find safari tents and wooden cabins set among beech forests and river landscapes. The Campine offers a quieter alternative with heathland and ponds, while the Hesbaye fruit-growing region provides a special backdrop of blossoming orchards in spring.

Along the coast the glamping offer is limited; most properties are found inland, surrounded by nature. The best time for glamping is spring, summer and early autumn. Some cabins and tiny houses are equipped for winter use, and this is stated clearly in their descriptions when it is the case.

Clarify the comfort level before you book: is there a private bathroom or shared facilities? Is there a kitchen or cooking area? Is the property heated? These three questions determine how comfortable your stay will be, especially during the shoulder season.

Also check the opening season, as not all glamping properties operate year-round. If you are arriving by car with a lot of luggage, ask about access. And find out whether there is a covered terrace or a communal shelter in case of rain, so that poor weather does not spoil your stay.