5 reasons to Start a Glamping Business in the Balkans
Glamping next to a river or a lake, way up in the mountains, or by the seaside – all possible in the Balkan region!
Glamping in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia has been starting to get well-deserved attention.
According to Balkan Glamping, the main reason why guests pick a Balkan country for their next glamping experience is the exciting activities and adventures. Glamping hosts have come up with ATV trips, mountain biking, horseriding, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fly fishing.
Keep reading to learn why you should set up a glamping business in the Balkans.
1. Glamping in the balkans is becoming more popular each year
In 2024, more than 250 glamping tents were spread across the Balkan countries. It goes without saying that the area has started to get the thrill of glamping.
Guests can choose between cabins, pods, yurts, tipis, zomes, tree houses, bell tents, and bubble domes.
Still, safari tents have that ‘wow’ effect on domestic travellers, as they’re mostly used to staying in hotels and apartments.
You can use this momentum to kickstart your glamping business. Hop on the wagon while there’s still time!
As per the foreigners – almost 20 million tourists visited Croatia in 2023. And that’s just one country on the peninsula!
2. many hidden gems: be the first to set up a glamping site
Setting up a glamping business in a rather well-visited spot sounds like a smart investment, doesn’t it?
And how about offering accommodation in a fairy-tale-like place no one has ever thought of before?
The potential to grow tourism-related businesses in the Balkans is limitless – especially for pioneers. Additionally, nature is so diverse that almost any idea that comes to your mind could be realized in one of the Balkan countries.
With a bit of research, you’re bound to find an untouched spot in the middle of nature, yearning to be explored. For example:
- in Montenegro or in Croatia – it could be a tent on a secluded beach
- in Slovenia – a glamping hiking lodge deep in the mountains
- in Serbia – a safari tent overlooking a river
Find more information and feel inspired by existing glamping spots on Balkan Glamping.
3. no significant investments to start
As the standard of living in the Balkans is lower than the European average, so is the price of land.
For example, let’s talk about Slovenia, as this country is on the higher end when it comes to living standards. The average building land price in Slovenia, depending on the location, goes between 50 and 200 euros/m2.
Of course, we’ll be happy to guide you through the whole process of buying tents, setting them up, and going your way to your first ROA.
4. you’ll be able to offer an all-season glamping experience
All countries in the Balkan peninsula experience four seasons with no (or rare) extreme weather. So, there’s no ‘bad time’ for tourists to visit.
Each Balkan country is beautiful (and visited) year-round. Let’s take Bosnia and Herzegovina as an example.
When the owners of the first glamping site in Bosnia and Herzegovina set up their glamping business, they were fully booked for the high season.
So, they had to extend the season!
To get inspired, read about their story.
5. the balkans are affordable to visit
People travelling on a budget often choose to visit the Balkan countries.
Saving up on travel costs, food, and sightseeing allows more room to experiment with new types of accommodation.
Marketing your glamping site to digital nomads may be a smart strategy, as many of these modern workers find their way to the Balkan region. Who of them could say no to staying in unique accommodations in interesting places – while saving up on other living costs?
