Berner Oberland Pass vs. SaastalCard

Berner Oberland Pass or SaastalCard? The two destinations are about 65 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, SaastalCard is cheaper for a week – by €914.

When Berner Oberland Pass is the better choice

Pass to buy · Berner Oberland (Interlaken, Thun, Brienz, Adelboden, Mürren)

Anyone can buy it – even if you stay outside partner accommodation or camp.

Berner Oberland Pass in detail

When SaastalCard is the better choice

Free with your stay · Saas-Fee/Saastal

Saves a family of four €914 a week.
Free with partner accommodation.

SaastalCard in detail

Side by side

Card	Berner Oberland Pass	SaastalCard
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€914	€0 (included with accommodation)
2 adults, 7 nights	€850	€0 (included with accommodation)
Card type	Pass to buy	Free with your stay
Region	Berner Oberland (Interlaken, Thun, Brienz, Adelboden, Mürren) (Bernese Oberland, Switzerland)	Saas-Fee/Saastal (Valais, Switzerland)
Season	not verified	not verified
Cable cars	Unlimited	Unlimited · 9
Glacier	– no	– no
Exceptions	Some lines only at a discount.	Metro Alpin (Felskinn – Mittelallalin) only with the Metro Plus supplement. 1 night = 1 cable car day, plus either the arrival or departure day.
Public transport	✓ yes	✓ yes
Bike transport	– no	– no
Pools	– no	– no
Minimum nights	–	1
Watch out for	The days must be consecutive. Prices are in Swiss francs.	The Metro Alpin to Mittelallalin is not included. The tourist tax of CHF 7 is charged per night (children CHF 3.50).
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, Berner Oberland Pass or SaastalCard?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, SaastalCard costs €0 (included with accommodation) and Berner Oberland Pass €914.

Does Berner Oberland Pass or SaastalCard include a glacier?

No, neither card includes a glacier.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

Berner Oberland Pass: Anyone can buy it, wherever they stay. SaastalCard: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately.

We last checked the details of both cards on 20 Oct 2026. Check them on the official card websites before you travel.