Naturcamping Kuprian

(M)ein Kraftplatz

im Ötztal.

Our Team – Naturcamping Kuprian

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Simon Kuprian
Simon Kuprian
Simon Kuprian
Owner / Management

I am: always full of enthusiasm when it comes to good ideas

I’ve been working in camping since: I completed my electrician apprenticeship

Three things I would take camping: e-bikes for exciting tours, a grill well stocked with meat – and in my hand a refreshing gin and tonic, plus my accordion

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: our workshop – my personal retreat where I can switch off and leave everything else behind 

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: climbing up to the Feuersteinhütte via the new via ferrata directly behind our campsite, where I treat myself to a cold Radler and some Weinnudeln If you want it a bit more formal, shorter, or Instagram-style, just say the word

Johanna Kuprian
Johanna Kuprian
Johanna Kuprian
Owner / Management

I am: passionate about the camping lifestyle

I’ve been working in camping since: I met Simon

Three things I would take camping: a photo of my family, coffee and chocolate, and my running shoes

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: our sauna – a sauna infusion followed by an ice bath in the outdoor pool after work is incredibly relaxing

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: a trail run along the Forchheimer Höhenweg to the Erlangerhütte for ibex stew, then via the Armelenhütte down to Lake Piburg to cool off

Ernst Kuprian
Ernst Kuprian
Ernst Kuprian
Senior Owner

I am: very passionate about music

I’ve been working in camping since: 1986 – but really since my childhood

Three things I would take camping: my guitar, a rooftop tent, and hiking boots

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: our mill

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: hiking from the campsite to Burgstein, enjoying a cozy stop for food and drinks there, then crossing the suspension bridge to Längenfeld – and walking back again

Bernadette Kuprian
Bernadette Kuprian
Bernadette Kuprian
Senior Owner

I am: actually already retired 🙂

I’ve been working in camping since: 1986

Three things I would take camping: Ernst, books, and my grandchildren

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: the back office

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: skiing in Obergurgl, followed by après-ski at the Nederhütte

Daniel
Daniel
Daniel
Groundskeeper / Jack of all trades

I am: Daniel

I’ve been working in camping since: Simon asked me in 2023

Three things I would take camping: good vibes, sunshine, and a toothbrush

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: sitting in a sun lounger at the playground, listening to the stream

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: I love heading up one of the many mountain peaks, then ending the day by the campfire with a cold beer

Bianca
Bianca
Bianca
Reception / Office

I am: a true Ötztal local :)

I’ve been working in camping since: May 2023

Three things I would take camping: my husband, my children, and a good bottle of wine

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: pitch B114 – my absolute favorite

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: taking the lift up to Hohe Mut in Obergurgl, hiking down through the Rotmoos Valley, making a short stop at the Schönwieshütte, and then heading back to the car :)

Eva
Eva
Eva
Reception / Office

I am: never alone – always surrounded by my favorite people

I’ve been working in camping since: November 2021

Three things I would take camping: 1 kg of wet wipes (the solution to 90% of all problems), games for all ages – from the little ones to the grown-ups there’s always something to play, and a big pack of band-aids in different designs – you never know where the adventures will lead!

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: the terrace at our restaurant “Mahlzeit”

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: Widiversum in Hochötz – a place where children are happily entertained while you can relax and enjoy a sunny spot

Kati
Kati
Kati
Housekeeping / Cleaning Staff

I am: always in a good mood

I’ve been working in camping since: many years

Three things I would take camping: a good book, my sunglasses, and a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: the small bench at the entrance to the main building, enjoying a coffee and a relaxing cigarette

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: going for a hike and searching for mushrooms in the surrounding forests

Sai
Sai
Sai
Housekeeping / Cleaning Staff

I am: originally from Thailand

I’ve been working in camping since: last year

Three things I would take camping: colorful summer dresses, a mobile kitchen, and an air mattress for sunbathing on a lake

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: pitch PA*96

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: cycling along the Ötztal Cycle Path on an e-bike through the valley and stopping spontaneously at a mountain hut or café

Katja
Katja
Katja
Reception / Office

I am: wife & mom

I’ve been working in camping since: the end of May 2025

Three things I would take camping: my two men, a good bottle of white wine, and something delicious for the grill

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: front row in a sun lounger by the stream

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: a circular hike starting in Umhausen – from the Wienersteig via the Steppsteig along the Waalweg and back through the village. To finish, a stop at the Ötztalerei for a tasty burger or an ice cream

Elisabeth
Elisabeth
Elisabeth
Reception / Office

I am: happiest when I’m out in nature

I’ve been working in camping since: June 2025

Three things I would take camping: my family, my mountain bike, and a flashlight

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: by the mill, with a view over the campsite and the surrounding mountains

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: a hike from Niederthai to Hoher Stein – with a fantastic view over the Längenfeld valley basin – and back to Niederthai via the Wiesle trail

Ingo
Ingo
Ingo
Caretaker / Jack of all trades

I am: Ingo

I’ve been working in camping since: I’ve been together with Simon’s sister

Three things I would take camping: a guitar, Red Bull, and my iPhone

My favorite spot at Naturcamping Kuprian: the new lounge by the playground

My insider tip for a perfect day in the Ötztal: heading up to Niederthai and enjoying a really great cross-country skiing session there!

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We are the proud winner of an ACSI Award 2024!

We won an ACSI Award in the category Campsite with the best sanitary facilities in Austria. We are of course very proud of this. European campers once again voted in large numbers for their favorite campsites and we are one of the winners. We would like to thank you for voting for us and hope to welcome you back to our beautiful campsite soon.

We are the proud winner of an ACSI Award 2024!We are the proud winner of an ACSI Award 2024!
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