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Two camping disputes in Tyrol: Lottensee ban and Waidring operator change

06.07.2026 14:21 1 min 2 sources
tirol.ORF.at DEU + 1 more
Two camping disputes in Tyrol: Lottensee ban and Waidring operator change
Original source: tirol.ORF.at

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Tyrolean authorities plan to end 60 years of unofficial camping at Lake Lottensee. Meanwhile, long-term campers at Camping Steinplatte in Waidring criticize the new operator for ending permanent pitches.

Two camping-related conflicts have emerged in Tyrol. In the Innsbruck-Land district, authorities intend to stop the long-standing practice of unofficial camping at Lake Lottensee. According to the Tyrolean Camping Act, overnight stays in tents are only permitted on designated sites, but this rule had not been enforced at this location for 60 years. Telfs mayor Christian Härting advocates for a temporary permit to preserve the tradition.

At the same time, long-term campers at Camping Steinplatte in Waidring are criticizing the new operator's decision to discontinue permanent pitches from autumn 2026–2027. Many have already incurred costs from previous reorganizations and feel they were not given advance notice, leaving them unable to prepare.

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Criticism of camping ban at Lake Lottensee

05.07.2026 tirol.ORF.at DEU Original source

Waidring, Camping Steinplatte: Criticism and disappointment among seasonal campers

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