AchenseeCard vs. Innsbruck Welcome Card plus
AchenseeCard or Innsbruck Welcome Card plus? The two destinations are about 38 km apart as the crow flies. We compared prices for a family and a couple, the lift rules and what else each card includes.
In short
For a family with two children, both cards cost the same for a week.
When AchenseeCard is the better choice
Free with your stay · Achensee
- No minimum stay (the other card needs at least 3 nights).
When Innsbruck Welcome Card plus is the better choice
Free with your stay · Innsbruck and surroundings
No edge on the main points – where you want to stay matters more.
Innsbruck Welcome Card plus in detailSide by side
| Card | AchenseeCard | Innsbruck Welcome Card plus |
|---|---|---|
| Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights | €0 (included with accommodation) | €0 (included with accommodation) |
| 2 adults, 7 nights | €0 (included with accommodation) | €0 (included with accommodation) |
| Card type | Free with your stay | Free with your stay |
| Region | Achensee (Tyrol) | Innsbruck and surroundings (Tyrol) |
| Season | not verified | 1 May – 31 Oct |
| Cable cars | Discount only | 1× per stay · 4 |
| Glacier | – no | – no |
| Exceptions | – | One return ride per cable car per stay (not necessarily on the same day). Nordkette and Patscherkofel only at 20% off. |
| Public transport | ✓ yes | ✓ yes |
| Bike transport | – no | – no |
| Pools | – no | – no |
| Minimum nights | – | 3 |
| Watch out for | Cable cars are not included, only discounted. | For stays of up to 2 nights, cable cars are not included. Each cable car only once per stay. |
| Verification | Official source | Official source |
Prices are totals for the whole group based on the season's price list. Highlighted rows differ between the cards.
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Frequently asked questions
Which card is cheaper for a family, AchenseeCard or Innsbruck Welcome Card plus?
For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, both cards cost €0 (included with accommodation).
Does AchenseeCard or Innsbruck Welcome Card plus include a glacier?
No, neither card includes a glacier.
Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?
AchenseeCard: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately. Innsbruck Welcome Card plus: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately.
We last checked the details of both cards on 15 Oct 2026. Check them on the official card websites before you travel.