Kärnten Card vs. SalzburgerLand Card

Kärnten Card or SalzburgerLand Card? The two destinations are about 94 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, Kärnten Card is cheaper for a week – by €176.

When Kärnten Card is the better choice

Pass to buy · All of Carinthia

Saves a family of four €176 a week.

Kärnten Card in detail

When SalzburgerLand Card is the better choice

Pass to buy · The whole state of Salzburg

No edge on the main points – where you want to stay matters more.

SalzburgerLand Card in detail

Side by side

Card	Kärnten Card	SalzburgerLand Card
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€212	€388
2 adults, 7 nights	€138	€258
Card type	Pass to buy	Pass to buy
Region	All of Carinthia (Carinthia)	The whole state of Salzburg (Salzburg)
Season	4 Apr – 1 Nov	1 May – 1 Nov
Cable cars	1× a day on each lift	1× per stay · 23
Glacier	– no	– no
Exceptions	The Gerlitzen summit lift is out of service in summer 2026 (rebuild).	Each attraction once during the validity period.
Public transport	– no	– no
Bike transport	– no	– no
Pools	✓ yes	✓ yes
Minimum nights	–	–
Watch out for	The weeks must be used in one block; validity starts with the first use.	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, Kärnten Card or SalzburgerLand Card?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, Kärnten Card costs €212 and SalzburgerLand Card €388.

Does Kärnten Card or SalzburgerLand Card include a glacier?

No, neither card includes a glacier.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

Kärnten Card: Anyone can buy it, wherever they stay. 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.