JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm vs. Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte

JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte? The two destinations are about 16 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 €227.22.

When JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm is the better choice

Free with your stay · Saalbach Hinterglemm

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

JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm 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	JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm	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	Saalbach Hinterglemm (Salzburg)	Zell am See-Kaprun (Salzburg)
Season	22 May – 26 Oct	15 May – 31 Oct
Cable cars	Unlimited · 6	Unlimited
Glacier	– no	✓ yes (3,029 m)
Exceptions	Only 2 rides a day in Leogang. Not valid on the Fieberbrunn cable car.	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
Watch out for	Bike transport twice a day, and not on the Hochalmbahn. 20% off bike tickets only when bought in Saalbach.	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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which card is cheaper for a family, JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte?

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

Does JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte include a glacier?

Only Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte includes a glacier; JOKER CARD Saalbach Hinterglemm doesn't.

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. 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.