Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card: Kitzsteinhorn, Schmittenhöhe and the nightly fee

The Zell am See summer card (officially the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte) is one of the richest summer cards in Austria: the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, Schmittenhöhe and Maiskogel with unlimited rides, plus the Kaprun reservoirs, boats on the Zeller See and swimming pools. It is not free, though. You pay a compulsory contribution for every night at partner accommodation.

What’s included

Cable cars with unlimited rides:

Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See), including the trassXpress,
Kitzsteinhorn (Kaprun) up to the 3,029 m summit, except the 3K K-onnection,
Maiskogel (Kaprun).

Ski lifts and cable cars for skiers are not included.

Other free attractions:

the Kaprun high-alpine reservoirs (Mooserboden),
boat services on the Zeller See,
lidos and the indoor pool in Zell am See,
the Sigmund-Thun, Kitzloch, Seisenberg and Vorderkaser gorges,
Museum Kaprun, the Vogtturm in Zell am See, Nationalparkwelten in Mittersill and the museums in Leogang,
Guest Mobility Ticket: public transport throughout the Salzburger Land for overnight guests.

With a discount you also get, for example, the Krimml Waterfalls, Wildpark Ferleiten or TAUERN SPA. The full list with a map is on the card page.

How much the fee per night is

The contribution is charged per person per night at partner accommodation. Adults pay from age 15; children under 5 are free.

Period 2026	Adult	Child 6–14
High season (15 July – 15 September)	€10.44	€5.79
Shoulder season	€9.28	€4.64
15–31 October	€7.06	€3.52

Worked example for a family, 7 nights

2 adults + children aged 8 and 11, high season: €227.22
The same family in shoulder season: €194.88
2 adults + children aged 4 and 9, high season: €186.69 (the four-year-old is free)

Compare individual cable car ticket prices on the cable car websites. The card pays off mainly if you use the cable cars several days in a row.

Restrictions in high season

From 15 July to 15 September, the summit cable cars on the Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn, the MS Schmittenhöhe lake cruise and the high-alpine reservoirs are only included from the second day of your stay. On arrival day, plan the Maiskogel, a pool or a gorge instead.

What to do in Zell am See and Kaprun with the card

Kitzsteinhorn: glacier, a summit viewing platform and snow even in summer. Bring warm clothes.
Kaprun reservoirs: a trip to the high-alpine reservoirs above Kaprun, included in the card.
Schmittenhöhe: easy panoramic paths, suitable for younger children too.
Rainy day: the indoor pool in Zell am See, museums or gorges.

How to get the card

Only partner accommodation issues the card. There are 259 in the region; the official search is at booking.zellamsee-kaprun.com. When booking, check whether the contribution is included in the price or paid on site. More tips in our article on accommodation with a summer card.

Summary

The Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card is not free, but for just under €33 a night for a family of four in high season you get a glacier, two more mountains, boats and pools with no limits. Compare it with nearby cards that are free with accommodation, such as the JOKER CARD Saalbach or the Nationalpark SommerCard, in the card comparison.

Sources

Information is valid as of the article's last update. Card conditions change every season, so check them with the region or your accommodation before you travel.

Translated from the Czech original. Figures and conditions come from the same verified data.