Kärnten Card vs. Schladming-Dachstein Card

Kärnten Card or Schladming-Dachstein Card? The two destinations are about 73 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, Schladming-Dachstein Card is cheaper for a week – by €212.

When Kärnten Card is the better choice

Pass to buy · All of Carinthia

Anyone can buy it – even if you stay outside partner accommodation or camp.

Kärnten Card in detail

When Schladming-Dachstein Card is the better choice

Free with your stay · Schladming-Dachstein

Saves a family of four €212 a week.
Free with partner accommodation.
Glacier included – up to 2,700 m.
Public transport included.

Schladming-Dachstein Card in detail

Side by side

Card	Kärnten Card	Schladming-Dachstein Card
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€212	€0 (included with accommodation)
2 adults, 7 nights	€138	€0 (included with accommodation)
Card type	Pass to buy	Free with your stay
Region	All of Carinthia (Carinthia)	Schladming-Dachstein (Styria)
Season	4 Apr – 1 Nov	14 May – 1 Nov
Cable cars	1× a day on each lift	1 lift a day
Glacier	– no	✓ yes (2,700 m)
Exceptions	The Gerlitzen summit lift is out of service in summer 2026 (rebuild).	Dachstein only from 2 nights at the same accommodation: once in the first 7 days, again from day 8.
Public transport	– no	✓ yes
Bike transport	– no	– no
Pools	✓ yes	✓ yes
Minimum nights	–	1
Watch out for	The weeks must be used in one block; validity starts with the first use.	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, Kärnten Card or Schladming-Dachstein Card?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, Schladming-Dachstein Card costs €0 (included with accommodation) and Kärnten Card €212.

Does Kärnten Card or Schladming-Dachstein Card include a glacier?

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

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

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