HochkönigCard vs. Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte

HochkönigCard or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte? The two destinations are about 24 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 €227.22.

When HochkönigCard is the better choice

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

Saves a family of four €227.22 a week.
Free with partner accommodation.
Bikes on the lifts included.

HochkönigCard in detail

When Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte is the better choice

Nightly fee · Zell am See-Kaprun

Glacier included – up to 3,029 m.

Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte in detail

Side by side

Card	HochkönigCard	Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€227.22
2 adults, 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€146.16
Card type	Free with your stay	Nightly fee
Region	Hochkönig (Maria Alm, Dienten, Mühlbach) (Salzburg)	Zell am See-Kaprun (Salzburg)
Season	9 May – 8 Nov	15 May – 31 Oct
Cable cars	Unlimited · 6	Unlimited
Glacier	– no	✓ yes (3,029 m)
Exceptions	Bike transport only once a day.	Kitzsteinhorn excluding the 3K K-onnection; ski lifts and lifts for skiers are not included. From 15 Jul to 15 Sep the Schmittenhöhe, the Kitzsteinhorn summit lifts, the MS Schmittenhöhe round trip and the high-alpine reservoirs are valid only from the 2nd day of your stay.
Public transport	✓ yes	✓ yes
Bike transport	✓ yes	– no
Pools	✓ yes	✓ yes
Minimum nights	1	1
Watch out for	–	Not a free card – the contribution is charged for every night. In high season (15 July – 15 September) the card is valid only from 3 pm on arrival day, and the summit cable cars are included only from the 2nd day.
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.

Work out the price for your group

Different group size, children's ages or length of stay? Set up your group in the comparison and add more cards.

Open in comparison

Frequently asked questions

Which card is cheaper for a family, HochkönigCard or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, HochkönigCard costs €0 (included with accommodation) and Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte €227.22.

Does HochkönigCard or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte include a glacier?

Only Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte 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. Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte: The partner accommodation charges a mandatory fee per person per night.

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