

This year, Tiny.nl reached an important milestone: our first deliveries in Germany are a fact! We are incredibly proud to now bring our sustainable, modular homes to our eastern neighbours. But why is Germany such an interesting market for Tiny.nl? In this blog, we explain why this step is strategically important and why Germany is the perfect place for us to grow further right now.
A huge growth market
With more than 83 million inhabitants, Germany is one of Europe's largest markets. The country's size means that there are many opportunities for new housing concepts like those offered by Tiny.nl. The demand for flexible and sustainable living solutions is growing rapidly, and tiny houses fit perfectly with the growing trend of minimalist and ecologically responsible living.
Moreover, Germany has a strong culture of nature experience and sustainability, which makes tiny houses a very attractive option not only for permanent residence, but also for recreational use. This brings us to another important aspect of the German market: the size of the recreational sector.
Large leisure and tourism sector
Germany has a thriving leisure sector, which presents a huge opportunity for Tiny.nl. The country is popular for domestic tourism, with many Germans spending their holidays in natural settings such as forests, mountains and by lakes. In this context, tiny houses are becoming increasingly popular as holiday homes, making this market especially interesting for us.
Campsites, leisure parks and private estates offering sustainable and unique accommodation are rapidly gaining popularity. Tiny houses offer the perfect solution for holidaymakers looking for an adventurous yet comfortable and eco-friendly way to spend the night. Whether glamping, ecotourism or simple holiday homes, our modular houses perfectly match the demand for sustainable and charming accommodations in nature.
With more than 30,000 campsites and holiday parks across the country, the opportunities are huge. Especially in tourist regions such as the Black Forest, Bavaria and the Eifel, we see an increasing demand for unique, sustainable accommodation options. Tiny houses offer leisure operators an ideal way to expand their offerings with modern, environmentally conscious accommodation.
German markets slightly behind trends
While tiny houses are becoming more established in the Netherlands, they are still relatively at the beginning of their popularity in Germany. Often, the German market is just slightly behind the Dutch market when it comes to trends, but that also means that we are just now at the perfect time to capitalise on the growing interest in these forms of housing.
Especially in the area of recreational use of tiny houses, there are still many opportunities. While tiny houses are already widely used in the Netherlands on campsites and as holiday homes, this trend is just beginning to emerge in Germany. This gives Tiny.nl the opportunity to act as a pioneer and firmly establish our brand in the market.
Sustainability and nature experience
As in the Netherlands, sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in Germany. Germans are known for their love of nature and commitment to environmental issues. Tiny houses fit this mentality perfectly, as they are not only small and energy-efficient, but can also often operate off-grid, meaning they have minimal impact on their natural environment.
The combination of sustainability and nature experience makes tiny houses very attractive to people looking for a holiday home that allows them to be closer to nature without giving up the luxury of modern comforts. More and more holiday parks and recreation areas are investing in eco-friendly accommodation to meet the demand of these conscious consumers, and Tiny.nl can play an important role in this.
Perfect time to enter the market
Tiny.nl enters the German market at an ideal time. Interest in sustainable and compact living and recreation solutions is growing, but the market is not yet saturated. The leisure sector is booming, and tiny houses offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to respond to the demand for unique, eco-friendly stays.
German tourists, especially from urban areas, are increasingly looking for sustainable holiday options that bring them closer to nature. Our tiny houses offer just that: a fully adaptable and eco-friendly home that fits perfectly into this leisure trend. With our experience and proven success in the Netherlands, we can now use this knowledge to build a strong position in Germany as well.
Conclusion: Germany as a strategic growth market
Entering the German market is an exciting and important step for Tiny.nl. Germany offers not only a large market for sustainable housing solutions, but also a thriving leisure sector where tiny houses can play a key role. With a strong focus on nature and sustainability, this is the perfect time to introduce Tiny.nl to Germany and establish ourselves as a reliable and innovative supplier of modular homes.
By offering our tiny houses in the recreational sector, we are responding to the demand for unique, eco-friendly holiday homes and contributing to a sustainable future for both recreation and habitation.