Situated 50 miles west of Innsbruck and 6 miles from central Sölden, Oetztaler Naturcamping is a large campsite with excellent facilities and a great position for exploring the wider Oetz valley ski area. Oetztaler Naturcamping has its own apartment building adjacent to the site and a restaurant, so is ideal for larger groups who need alternatives to camping or expect visitors during their stay. It is well positioned for access to the Oetz valley winter sports areas at Oetz, Langenfeld, Sölden, Hochgurgl, and Obergurgl.
How to get to Oetztaler Naturcamping?
There are three options for your journey to Oetztaler Naturcamping;
- The shortest from Calais at 650 miles is via Luxembourg on the E25, the A13 & A8 in Germany to the A7 and south over the Fernpass (nearest LPG) on the 179. The campsite is situated on the 186 Oetztal Strasse about 25 miles from Imst and is easy to access without the need for a vignette or Gobox by following 179, 184 to Imst, then 171 & 186 into the valley. The drive up the 186 past Oetz, Umhausen and Langenfeld is very attractive and does include some steep hairpins which may require chains in heavy snow. Leave the 186 at Huben, turning right over the river and then left into Huben. Follow the road round past the fire station to a T junction and then left for 150m. The campsite is on your right and is signposted from the 186. The narrow road through Huben is a residential area and whilst suitable for vehicles upto 2.5m will require care when negotiating oncoming traffic.
- Alternatively, at around 730 miles if the Fernpass is closed carry on the A8 to Munich and onto the A93 to the border at Kufstein. From there follow the E45/A12 to the Brenner Pass (some toll free sections again in 2021/22). You can keep an eye on the Fernpass here and all mountain pass closures using Via Michelin here.
- For caravans: The better route will be to miss out Luxembourg and head for Koln, Wurzburg, and the A3 until Wurzburg where the A7 will take you south to the Fernpass and miss out some long tortuous hills. Alternatively stay on the A3 and then A9 past Nuremberg to Munich. From Munich follow A99/A8 to Kufstein and then as above. Mileage on these routes are around 675 & 750 miles respectively.
We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised
What do you get for your money at Oetztaler Naturcamping?
- The campsite has well over 100 pitches which are split into 4 sizes (A*) 100-120sqm, (A) 90-100sqm, (B) 80/90sqm & (C) 60-80sqm, all of which are priced separately according to season.
- For prices please see Otztaler Naturcamping Tarif
- EHU 16amp adapter required
- Piped gas available on pitch
- On pitch water supply and grey waste disposal
- Very good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
- English speaking staff at reception and restaurant
- Large heated ski and boot room
- Chemical disposal area under cover
- Gas cylinder exchange (German/Austrian type. Adapter required)
- Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
- Modern washing up area
- Dogs welcome (max 3 per pitch charges apply)
- Dog walking area adjacent to site
- Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
- Free daytime ski bus to Oetz, Sölden, Obergurgl and Hochgurgl from campsite entrance
- Marked winter walking trails from site
- Seasonaires welcome
- Onsite restaurant
Oetz Valley Ski Area– What is the skiing like in Sölden/Obergurgl/Oetz?
With Sölden and Obergurgl on your doorstep it would be easy to ignore the other winter sports opportunities that the Oetz valley offers. Oetz-Hochoetz, Niederthai, Gries and Vent are also very easily reached using the free public bus service. There is brilliant tobogganing to be had in Langenfeld, langlauf courses all along the valley and miles of winter walking trails and snowshoe paths. The valley would be an ideal location for an extended trip or part of a season touring with the amazing value Tirol Snowcard.
Soelden has 145kms of piste, 70km blue, 46km red, 29km black, with runs rising to 3,340 m on its Rettenbachfern and Tiefenbachfern glacier ski areas. It is usually open from October to May due to its height and good snow making facilities. It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.
Obergurgl/Hochgurgl has 110 kms of piste 60 blue, 35 red,15 black with runs between 1790m and 3080m. It has a 1240m vertical drop as illustrated in the video above which includes a 7km run from top to bottom. There are also 5kms of marked ski trails.It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.
Hochoetz/Oetz has 38kms of piste 12 blue, 22 red, 4 black with runs between 1410m and 2272m. It also has 3.5kms of marked trails. It has good snowmaking facilities and is well known for quiet runs and no queues.It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.
Winterised Tips
- Don’t miss a walk on the Panorama bridge at Sölden for breathtaking views
- Check out the toboggan runs at Langenfeld
- If you have young learners with you, check out facilities at Oetz before you commit to ski passes elsewhere in the valley.
- Sölden is part of the White 5 Ski Pass group
- It is mandatory to have winter tyres on your vehicle in Austria and Germany between Oct & March. For more information on winter tyres, regulations and the law see our articles at Winterised.com and Winterised on tyres for caravans
Pros
- Great location for access to whole of Oetz Valley
- Suitable for non skiers with winter walking trails from the site
- Good for parties with non campers
- Good on pitch facilities negating the need for bottled LPG
Cons
- Ski bus dependent unless you have a car with you
- Late Apres Ski limited unless you taxi back from Sölden/Obergurgl
- Late season skiing can be prone to freeze/thaw conditions
Alternative Nearby Campsites
Camping Soelden 7 miles
Camping Oetztal 4 miles
Photos | Oetztaler Naturcamping
Videos | skiresort.info, snow gangster, & Oetztal tourism
