Dilsen-Stokkem, a municipality in Belgium’s Limburg province, is introducing a new glamping concept by transforming former camping rafts into floating luxury tents.
Set in the protected Negenoord-Kerkeweerd nature reserve along the Oude Maas River, these floating accommodations are positioned as a distinctive alternative for eco-tourists and outdoor hospitality guests seeking privacy and a close connection to nature.
The glamping site features two floating tents — one designed to accommodate six guests and another for four.
According to BrusselsMorning, each tent includes a double bed, bunk beds, a living and dining area, a chemical toilet, a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, and a covered outdoor patio with seating.
While the tents lack running water, guests can use the nearby Visitor Center De Wissen’s facilities. A canoe is provided with each booking to allow access from the riverbank, and guests may also reserve a kayak.
Alderman for Tourism Lydia Peeters (Open VLD) highlighted the evolution of the offering. “We used to have a camping raft,” she said.
“That was very basic, but now we have a floating hotel room with everything you need. You can enjoy the silence and the beautiful nature reserve here and have all the privacy you need. There may be some swans, ducks, or beavers who come to look at you from a bit closer, but otherwise you have all the privacy you need.”
Reservations for the floating glamping tents will open on July 5, though the pricing for overnight stays has not yet been disclosed.
For outdoor hospitality operators and campsite owners, this project may serve as a model for repurposing basic water-based infrastructure into high-value glamping accommodations.
The use of natural settings, off-grid amenities, and limited human impact aligns with current trends in sustainable tourism and low-footprint design.
It also reflects a growing demand for unique stays that blend comfort with nature immersion, offering lessons in site adaptation, guest access logistics, and experience curation.