JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm vs. Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card

JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm or Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card? The two destinations are about 23 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, JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm is cheaper for a week – by €419.

When JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm is the better choice

Free with your stay · Saalbach Hinterglemm

Saves a family of four €419 a week.
Free with partner accommodation.
Unlimited lift rides.
Public transport included.
Bikes on the lifts included.
Swimming pools included.

JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm in detail

When Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card is the better choice

Pass to buy · Kitzbüheler Alpen

Anyone can buy it – even if you stay outside partner accommodation or camp.
More lifts included (40 vs 6).

Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card in detail

Side by side

Card	JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm	Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€419
2 adults, 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€279
Card type	Free with your stay	Pass to buy
Region	Saalbach Hinterglemm (Salzburg)	Kitzbüheler Alpen (Tyrol)
Season	22 May – 26 Oct	18 Apr – 8 Nov
Cable cars	Unlimited · 6	Rule not stated · 40
Glacier	– no	– no
Exceptions	Only 2 rides a day in Leogang. Not valid on the Fieberbrunn cable car.	The price list does not say how often a day each lift can be used – check the terms (AGB).
Public transport	✓ yes	– no
Bike transport	✓ yes	– no
Pools	✓ yes	– no
Minimum nights	–	–
Watch out for	Bike transport twice a day, and not on the Hochalmbahn. 20% off bike tickets only when bought in Saalbach.	The days must be consecutive. Pools and museums are not included, only discounted.
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, JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm or Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm costs €0 (included with accommodation) and Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card €419.

Which card includes more lifts?

Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card includes 40 lifts, JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm 6.

Does JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm or Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer Card include a glacier?

No, neither card includes a glacier.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately. Kitzbüheler Alpen Sommer 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.