AchenseeCard vs. Zillertal Activcard

AchenseeCard or Zillertal Activcard? The two destinations are about 30 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, AchenseeCard is cheaper for a week – by €372.

When AchenseeCard is the better choice

Free with your stay · Achensee

Saves a family of four €372 a week.
Free with partner accommodation.

AchenseeCard in detail

When Zillertal Activcard is the better choice

Pass to buy · Zillertal

Anyone can buy it – even if you stay outside partner accommodation or camp.
Glacier included.
Swimming pools included.

Zillertal Activcard in detail

Side by side

Card	AchenseeCard	Zillertal Activcard
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€372
2 adults, 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€372
Card type	Free with your stay	Pass to buy
Region	Achensee (Tyrol)	Zillertal (Tyrol)
Season	not verified	23 May – 26 Oct
Cable cars	Discount only	1 lift a day · 10
Glacier	– no	✓ yes
Exceptions	–	One return ride a day on one of the 10 cable cars, not on each of them. On the Hintertux Glacier the ride is valid up to the Sommerbergalm.
Public transport	✓ yes	✓ yes
Bike transport	– no	– no
Pools	– no	✓ yes
Minimum nights	–	–
Watch out for	Cable cars are not included, only discounted.	Valid on consecutive days only. Online sales cover a shorter period (20 Jun – 4 Oct) than the full season.
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 Zillertal Activcard?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, AchenseeCard costs €0 (included with accommodation) and Zillertal Activcard €372.

Does AchenseeCard or Zillertal Activcard include a glacier?

Only Zillertal Activcard includes a glacier; AchenseeCard doesn't.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

AchenseeCard: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately. Zillertal Activcard: Anyone can buy it, wherever they stay.

We last checked the details of both cards on 15 Oct 2026. Check them on the official card websites before you travel.