HochkönigCard vs. SalzburgerLand Card

HochkönigCard or SalzburgerLand Card? The two destinations are about 11 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, HochkönigCard is cheaper for a week – by €388.

When HochkönigCard is the better choice

Free with your stay · Hochkönig (Maria Alm, Dienten, Mühlbach)

Saves a family of four €388 a week.
Free with partner accommodation.
Unlimited lift rides.
Public transport included.
Bikes on the lifts included.

HochkönigCard in detail

When SalzburgerLand Card is the better choice

Pass to buy · The whole state of Salzburg

Anyone can buy it – even if you stay outside partner accommodation or camp.
More lifts included (23 vs 6).

SalzburgerLand Card in detail

Side by side

Card	HochkönigCard	SalzburgerLand Card
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€388
2 adults, 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€258
Card type	Free with your stay	Pass to buy
Region	Hochkönig (Maria Alm, Dienten, Mühlbach) (Salzburg)	The whole state of Salzburg (Salzburg)
Season	9 May – 8 Nov	1 May – 1 Nov
Cable cars	Unlimited · 6	1× per stay · 23
Glacier	– no	– no
Exceptions	Bike transport only once a day.	Each attraction once during the validity period.
Public transport	✓ yes	– no
Bike transport	✓ yes	– no
Pools	✓ yes	✓ yes
Minimum nights	1	–
Watch out for	–	Each attraction only once. Grossglockner or a day in Salzburg city: one of them, not both. Public transport is not included (except the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn).
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, HochkönigCard or SalzburgerLand Card?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, HochkönigCard costs €0 (included with accommodation) and SalzburgerLand Card €388.

Which card includes more lifts?

SalzburgerLand Card includes 23 lifts, HochkönigCard 6.

Does HochkönigCard or SalzburgerLand Card include a glacier?

No, neither card includes a glacier.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

HochkönigCard: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately. SalzburgerLand Card: 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.