Have you heard the word glamping but don't quite know what it is? Come and try glamping in the Czech Republic. It's worth it!
Stay in a game preserve, sleep in the treetops or gaze out of bed at the nearby mountain peaks? You can experience it all while glamping. And you don't have to compromise on comfort. Come discover the magic of this new style of travel.
What is glamping anyway?
Glamping is nothing but camping taken to a whole new level. It was created by combining the words glamorous and camping, which describes the whole concept really well. While you are staying literally in the countryside, you enjoy the luxury of a better category hotel. As well as sleeping comfortably, you can also expect a bath, a fully equipped kitchen and heated floors when glamping. Just take a step out of the dwelling and you are in the middle of nature. A great way to enjoy a bit of adventure without having to compromise on comfort.
Where did glamping come from and why is it becoming more and more popular?
What are we going to say, camping in the great outdoors is great fun, but if you've been swallowed up by the city, frustration at the lack of amenities we've become accustomed to can win out over the adventurous spirit. Not everyone is willing to spend a holiday in the countryside without a toilet and wash in an icy stream. But to have to go to a hotel that's crawling with other tourists, which takes away from the privacy and the intensity of the connection with nature? Not at all!
The foundations of glamping were laid at a time when the wealthier classes were travelling the world, but also didn't want to give up their luxuries. Even knights and nobles at tournaments were no strangers to comfortable tents with furniture. So this is not a 21st century innovation. But it is only in the last decade that this style of accommodation has become a trend, and one that is accessible to virtually everyone.
The first glamping tents began to spring up in exciting resorts in exotic destinations, and their popularity skyrocketed. From African and Asian countries they found their way to Europe, not excluding the Czech Republic. Apart from their comfort, they have another common denominator, namely that you can only find them in places that are quiet, peaceful and yet interesting. There will be no shortage of pleasant experiences.
What can you find inside a glamping tent?
Glamping accommodation usually includes a bedroom with a large bed and comfortable mattresses. There's no need for a mattress. There's also a kitchenette and, in most cases, a bathroom with a toilet. While camping is at the mercy of the temperature outside, glamping is a great way to warm up in the stove. It is not uncommon to find accommodation with a terrace and even a lounge.
Is glamping for everyone?
If you have a positive relationship with nature, you'll love this style of accommodation. If you gravitate more towards luxury, this might not be the experience that suits you best. Even though the comfort level is quite high, you still need to think about the fact that you are outdoors and some of nature's insects will be in your dwelling.
Where to go glamping in the Czech Republic
There are countless beautiful places in the Czech Republic. And they don't have to be packed to the brim with tourists to be worth a visit. Where do we recommend you go?
Accommodation among the game in the Kněžičky Game Reserve
The Kněžičky Game Reserve offers perfect accommodation for lovers of nature and especially wildlife. There you can stay in a spacious glamping tent or a wooden tiny house and enjoy the whole 600 hectares of beautiful nature with 300 deer nearby. You can see fallow deer, mouflon and hundreds of species of feathered creatures, including species you won't see or hear anywhere else.
Romantic Starry Sky at the Bubble Hotel Skyhome
Welcome under a sky full of stars, but don't give up the luxury of a bed and soft mattress. An experiential stay in the transparent dome of the Bubble Hotel Skyhome is the perfect romance for more than just anniversaries. While you'll have the sunset at your back in the evening, you'll wake up to the dawn right in front of you in the morning. Don't worry about being cold. This accommodation offers the added convenience of a heated mattress.
Connecting glamping and sports in Děčín
You can also go for sports. For example, on a water trip to Czechoslovak Switzerland or on a via ferrata to Děčín. After a whole dream of adventure and sporting performance, you will snuggle down in your duvet and enjoy comfortable accommodation in nature with all the comforts.
Accommodation in the treetops near Jested
If you've always loved treehouses, you'll love this accommodation. Except that unlike the kids' ones, here you'll find a great big bed, a cooker and solar-powered lights. But be aware that, unlike the glamping tents, there's no Wi-Fi and often no electricity. But there's a fireplace, perfect peace and quiet, a sauna or a view of Ještěd.
Do you know where you're going yet? Don't forget to pack a book, repellent and a desire to explore. It's worth it!
