Aktiv Camping Prutz
Pontlatzstrasse 22
A-6522
Prutz
Austria

Tel: 0043(0)5472

Email: info@aktiv-camping.at
Web site: www.aktiv-camping.at/

To find site:
On entering Prutz from the Landeck direction pass SPAR supermarket on left and at traffic lights opposite the Shell Garage turn right over river. Take care when crossing the bridge as it not quite wide enough for vehicles to pass. Once over bridge turn right and follow road to campsite in about 200 metres.

Aktiv Camping is set out along the banks of the River Inn on the opposite bank from the town of Prutz. It is a handy stop off point for anyone intending to use the Reschen Pass to get to Italy. The site is in two halves separated by the Facility block which houses, reception, toilets, bar/restaurant and drying room. All the facilities are of a very high standard with seated toilets with paper provide. There is also a drying room. In all there are around 130 pitches although some are occupied by long term campers. The main touring section is to the right of reception as you enter the site. They vary in size and whilst not generously sized they are adequate. The base of the pitches is a mix of grass and gravel chippings as the site is open during the winter. Each pitch has its own water tap but no drain. Electrical points use CEE17 blue connectors and are rated at 6 amps, although we seem to have been able to use more than that without tripping the switch. The site has Wi-Fi available at a reasonable daily cost and we were half way down the site and I got a good reception in the van. For older children there is a games room within the reception block and there is a small public playground through a gate at the end of the site. During the busier part of the season there is a bar/restaurant. In the low season the reception keeps very restricted opening ours, 8.00am to 10.00am during our stay in early May. The advantage is that you can arrive at any time as there is no lunch time closure. On the reception door there is a list of free pitches and you can select any that are not booked. The site accepts the ACSI Card and in 2012 it was €14 a night, however be warned that like some other Austrian sites there is a hefty local tax and environment tax which adds nearly €5 a night to the cost. Payment can be made by credit card if it amounts to over €50. The main road through the Valley is just across the river so there is some traffic noise although we did not find it a nuisance

For anyone staying longer than a transit stay there are many places to visit in the locality and the eastern Tirol is nearby. For shopping there is a supermarkets Prutz across the river from the campsite as well as a fuel station.

David Klyne. CLIC. 2012
For other reports, and images, from David go to www.davidklyne.co.uk/

Camping Eichenwald
Schiesstanweg 10
A6422 Stams
Austria

Tel: 00435263/6159

E-mail: info@camping-eichenwald.at
Web site: www.tirol-camping.at/index.php?lang=en

To Find Site:
Leave Inntel motorway at junction for Stams/Motz and take road 171 towards Telfs. Turn right off the 171 at Stams. Turn left just past Monastery and follow Eichenwald Restaurant Camping signs to campsite. Reception is halfway into site so its best to pull in and park near the entrance and walk up as the nature of the site makes turning difficult.

Camping Eichenwald is what I would call a rustic campsite where the facilities whilst perfectly functional and clean do give an impression of being in something of a time warp but that in some ways is part of its charm.

If reception is closed when you arrive you are invited to select a pitch and book in later. It has a superb setting overlooking the Inn Valley and Stams Monastery. The pitches, unmarked, are set out in small pitching areas, some being on terraces which offer the best views but are a little more difficult to access. They are of a good size although access will restrict the use of longer outfits. Some pitches have water, waste and electrics close by but the higher sections you have to collect water from the main reception/toilet area which is fairly close by. Electric points are 16 amps but have a mix of standard CEE17 Euro plugs and the more old fashioned Continental 2 pin round plugs.
The main building houses reception, bar and restaurant. The toilet facilities are also housed here and are on two levels. During our visit the toilet areas seemed to be under going a face lift. The facilities are of a good standard with seated toilets and paper provided. Brighter lighting would be an improvement.
The site has a small swimming pool although it was not open during our visit in mid June 2009. There is some play equipment for young children and table tennis table and table football.
There is supposed to be internet access but when I enquired it seems they loan/hire you a ’stick’ so not sure how that would work, I assume its something like mobile broadband but availability is not advertised on site.

There is no shop on site but they do sell bread but you have to be there early as it sells out quite quickly. Some English is spoken but it depends who is manning the reception.
The campsite accepts Camping Cheques in the low season however be aware that some of the facilities in the Camping Cheque site book don’t seem to be available and the sting in the tail is that local taxes, to be paid in addition to the cheques, amount to about 4 euros a night.

This site is a handy stop off point between Italy and Germany if using the Fern Pass. We found it pleasant for our stay of 5 nights. The site is ideally located for exploring the Inn Valley with Innsbruck being about 25 miles away. This can be accessed by road or rail from Stams. The world famous Stams Monastery is right on your doorstep.
For shopping there is a nice supermarket at Sliz and couple of miles west of Stams.

David Klyne. CLIC. July 2009
To view this report plus David’s excellent photos go to www.davidklyne.co.uk/camping_eichenwald.htm

Whilst over wintering in Portugal (2003) we met a couple from Austria who commended a visit to their country in May/June. This year we acted on their commendation. The following is our view of a site located near Kramsach a town off the A12 east of Innsbruck. It is Seeblick Toni an Austrian 5 star site and it justifies the rating.

Ferien-komfort-Camping Seeblick-Toni-Brantlhof
A-6233 Kramsach-Reintaler See
Reintaler See
Austria

Tel: +43 (0) 5337 / 63 544
Fax: +43 (0) 5337 / 63 544 - 305

E-mail: info@camping-seeblick.at
Web site: www.camping-seeblick.at

It is adjacent to a lake called the Reintaler.
We selected it from the Camping Cheque site directory.

It has 239 touring pitches, average size 100m2 a very popular site with the Germans and Dutch but few Brit’s, we only saw three other units.

The facilities are excellent, the main toilet building, the term block just doesn’t ring right, has individual en-suite, toilet ,shower and wash basin in marble and piped music, heated of course, There is a Jacuzzi, sauna and sunbeds. The restaurant and bar is also very good, there is a well stocked shop.
I think you get the picture.

If you use Camping Cheques be aware there is an electric connection charge on top of the tourist and green tax.

The area is very picturesque, especially in May before the meadows are cut for the silage. The Tyrolean village of Alpbach typifies how one imagines it to be.

Despite breaking a tooth and having to pay 178.52 euros to have temporary filling, very high tech surgery !. We spent a very enjoyable 10 days at the site with good weather.
We commend you put on your go to list.

Ken Gerard. Internet. July 2005

Holiday Paradise Natterersee
A6161
Natters
Tirol
Austria

Tel: 0044 (0) 512/546732

Email: info@natterersee.com
Web site: www.natterersee.com

To Find Site:- From the Brenner motorway exit at Innsbruck Sud. At end of slip road join road and immediately move to the left and do a U turn around fuel station. At roundabout take first, sharp, right signed to Natters. Follow road to the village of Natters and watch out for sharp right turn signed for campsite. The campsite is about a mile further on. Pass old reception building and car park and continue to new reception.

We first came to this campsite 20 years ago and this is our third visit. Of all the campsites we have been to across Europe this one has the most spectacular setting we have yet to see. The campsite is set out around the lake called Natterersee with the backdrop of high mountains. Since our last visit in 2000 there have been many impressive improvements to the facilities and pitching areas. In all there are around 200 touring pitches. There are four categories of pitches, standard 55/70 sq mts, Comfort 90 sq mts, luxury 100 sq mts and luxury S/lake 110/155 sq mts. The standard pitch is the base price but you can upgrade to larger pitches for an additional supplement, even if using the ACSI Card. All pitches other than the standard ones have access to 16 amp electrics, the standard only have 6 amps. Connections are via CEE17 blue plugs. All pitches other than standard are fully serviced with water and waste connections, they are also enclosed by low hedges. There are three pitching areas, one in front of reception on two sides of the lake, a new area behind reception with wonderful views of the mountains and the final terraced section high up above the campsite, access to this area is up some steep roads. The site has two toilet blocks. The one on the higher terrace is older but still of an excellent quality. The new block next to reception is something else and certainly has a wow factor. I suppose you could argue that it’s a bit OTT for a campsite but it is superb. There are hairdryers in both men’s and ladies. Suffice to say that they contain all pedestal toilets and paper is provided. Even the chemical waste point has a hot water supply for rinsing plus paper towels and soap. To cap it all there is even a dog shower. The site has a lovely restaurant right on the shores of the lake with a large open air terrace. The menu is reasonably priced and meals generous in portion size. The only slight downside is that wine by the bottle is very expensive although strangely cheaper by the glass. There is also a takeaway menu available from the restaurant. The actual lake called Natterersee is divided at the restaurant and the side away from the campsite is used for swimming with sunbathing on the surrounding lawns. Both the restaurant and the swimming lake are open to the public. The plush reception includes information on the area and on the side of reception is a good site shop, even selling English newspapers, however not everything was priced during our visit. The other side of reception is a rather smart bar area. The site offers a WiFi service although, like me, many campers found it not very reliable especially at certain times of day. About the only disappointing thing about the site especially as it is not a cheap service. This site is very popular and was full most nights during our visit in the second week of June so early arrival might be sensible if turning up on spec. There are tour operators on site. It accepts the ACSI Card and Camping Cheques although it seems it will be the last year it will be accepting the latter.

If you are a first time visitor there is a lot to do in the area. There is now a bus service from the site into Innsbruck and on arrival you are given a pass for free use of this bus. For something different you might want to visit the Swarovski Kristallwelten at Wattens which is basically an art gallery based on the use of crystal. Unfortunately you can’t visit the Swarovski factory. Many places in the Tirol are within easy travelling distance of the site. Another worthwhile excursion is the tram from either Natters or Mutters that goes up into the mountains to Fulpmes. For shopping Innsbruck has endless opportunities but nearer to the site there is a nice supermarket in Mutters with a fuel station next door.

David Klyne. CLIC. 2012
For other reports, and images, from David go to www.davidklyne.co.uk/

Terrassencamping Natterersee
A-6161 Natters Bei Innsbruck
Tirol
Austria

Tel: 0512 546 732
Fax: 0512 546 732-16

Site visited June 1992 and June 2000

Camping Natterersee is situated above Innsbruck not far from the village of Natters. It is surrounded by mountains and the pitches are set out on two sides of a lake. I do not know of a more beautiful location for a campsite.
The pitches are of medium size so larger units might struggle if they wanted to put up a full size awning and be able to get the car on the pitch as well. Pitches are pre-allocated as the site can be very busy but there is movement each day so there would be opportunities to find a larger pitch.
Access into the site via the gate can be difficult for larger outfits but there is a alternative entrance for taller and longer units. The toilet facilities are excellent. There is a small shop providing basic supplies and bread. The site also has a very good restaurant which is good value for money. The lake is divided by a causeway and the half furthest away from the pitches is used for swimming, not only by campers but also by the local population. Hence, on hot days, that end of the site can be very busy but this does not impact on the camping area except there is a little more noise.

Innsbruck is not far away either by car or better still take the tram from Natters down into the town. The tram takes you down past the Olympic Ski Jump and you also get superb views of Innsbruck. There are many possibilities for day trips.

I cannot recommend this site too highly. It is worthy as a base for a longer holiday. Or it could be used as an overnight stop en-route to Italy as the Brenner motorway is only a couple of miles away. I suspect that if you only stay one night you will regret not being able to stay longer.

Dates of stays June 1992 and June 2000

David Klyne. CLIC. July 2000
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