KönigsCard vs. Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf

KönigsCard or Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf? The two destinations are about 36 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, both cards cost the same for a week.

When KönigsCard is the better choice

Free with your stay · Allgäu, Ammergau Alps, Tölzer Land and Tyrol

More lifts included (12 vs 7).
Swimming pools included.

KönigsCard in detail

When Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf is the better choice

Free with your stay · Oberstdorf (Allgäu)

Unlimited lift rides.

Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf in detail

Side by side

Card	KönigsCard	Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€0 (included with accommodation)
2 adults, 7 nights	€0 (included with accommodation)	€0 (included with accommodation)
Card type	Free with your stay	Free with your stay
Region	Allgäu, Ammergau Alps, Tölzer Land and Tyrol (Bavaria, Germany)	Oberstdorf (Allgäu) (Bavaria, Germany)
Season	not verified	1 May – 8 Nov
Cable cars	1 lift a day · 12	Unlimited · 7
Glacier	– no	– no
Exceptions	Only one cable car per day, one ride up and down. Other services (pools, museums…) once a day.	The Walmendingerhorn cable car is closed in summer 2026 while a new one is built.
Public transport	– no	– no
Bike transport	– no	– no
Pools	✓ yes	– no
Minimum nights	–	–
Watch out for	Each service can be used only once a day. The list of cable cars differs by region; check it in the KönigsCard guide.	Only at participating accommodation, not with every host in Oberstdorf.
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, KönigsCard or Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, both cards cost €0 (included with accommodation).

Which card includes more lifts?

KönigsCard includes 12 lifts, Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf 7.

Does KönigsCard or Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf include a glacier?

No, neither card includes a glacier.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

KönigsCard: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately. Bergbahn Unlimited Oberstdorf: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately.

We last checked the details of both cards on 20 Oct 2026. Check them on the official card websites before you travel.