HochkönigCard vs. Schladming-Dachstein Card

HochkönigCard or Schladming-Dachstein Card? The two destinations are about 50 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 HochkönigCard is the better choice

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

Unlimited lift rides.
Bikes on the lifts included.

HochkönigCard in detail

When Schladming-Dachstein Card is the better choice

Free with your stay · Schladming-Dachstein

Glacier included – up to 2,700 m.

Schladming-Dachstein Card in detail

Side by side

Card	HochkönigCard	Schladming-Dachstein Card
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	Hochkönig (Maria Alm, Dienten, Mühlbach) (Salzburg)	Schladming-Dachstein (Styria)
Season	9 May – 8 Nov	14 May – 1 Nov
Cable cars	Unlimited · 6	1 lift a day
Glacier	– no	✓ yes (2,700 m)
Exceptions	Bike transport only once a day.	Dachstein only from 2 nights at the same accommodation: once in the first 7 days, again from day 8.
Public transport	✓ yes	✓ yes
Bike transport	✓ yes	– no
Pools	✓ yes	✓ yes
Minimum nights	1	1
Watch out for	–	Only 1 cable car a day in total, not each one.
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 Schladming-Dachstein Card?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, both cards cost €0 (included with accommodation).

Does HochkönigCard or Schladming-Dachstein Card include a glacier?

Only Schladming-Dachstein Card includes a glacier; HochkönigCard doesn't.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

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