SalzburgerLand Card vs. Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte

SalzburgerLand Card or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte? The two destinations are about 35 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, Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte is cheaper for a week – by €160.78.

When SalzburgerLand Card is the better choice

Pass to buy · The whole state of Salzburg

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

SalzburgerLand Card in detail

When Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte is the better choice

Nightly fee · Zell am See-Kaprun

Saves a family of four €160.78 a week.
Unlimited lift rides.
Glacier included – up to 3,029 m.
Public transport included.

Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte in detail

Side by side

Card	SalzburgerLand Card	Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte
Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights	€388	€227.22
2 adults, 7 nights	€258	€146.16
Card type	Pass to buy	Nightly fee
Region	The whole state of Salzburg (Salzburg)	Zell am See-Kaprun (Salzburg)
Season	1 May – 1 Nov	15 May – 31 Oct
Cable cars	1× per stay · 23	Unlimited
Glacier	– no	✓ yes (3,029 m)
Exceptions	Each attraction once during the validity period.	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	– no	✓ yes
Bike transport	– no	– no
Pools	✓ yes	✓ yes
Minimum nights	–	1
Watch out for	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).	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, SalzburgerLand Card or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte?

For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte costs €227.22 and SalzburgerLand Card €388.

Does SalzburgerLand Card or Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte include a glacier?

Only Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte includes a glacier; SalzburgerLand Card doesn't.

Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?

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