Maximum experience, minimum expense: How flexible holidays are meant to be! With guest cards in Austria, you can collect holiday highlights at a low cost. We will show you why summer cards are a genuine must-have for your next mountain escape.
What are guest cards – and why are they so ideal for a stay at a holiday home?
Guest cards are regional advantage cards that you may receive free of charge or for a small fee at many accommodations in Austria. Depending on the region, they include generous discounts or even free services – perfect if you want to travel flexibly and independently. And that’s a fantastic fit for guests of holiday homes, in particular, who want to have complete freedom when it comes to planning their daily activities, exploring the region on their own, and visiting as many attractions as possible.
We should distinguish here between guest cards included in the cost of a stay and those cards which you have to pay extra for. The latter are usually available through local tourist offices, while the included guest cards are automatically issued to you when you check into your accommodations.
So, when planning your holiday, be sure to doublecheck whether or not your holiday home does indeed offer a guest card and which specific services you will be able to take advantage of, either for free or at a reduced rate.
Is it worth having a guest card during my summer holidays?
Do you want to make the most of your days in the mountains, get to know the country and its people, go on excursions – and save money in the process? In that case, guest cards are just the thing for you. They are the smart insider tip for everyone who wants to experience as much as possible while staying within their holiday budget. Guest cards in Austria are your key to countless different opportunities, including:
- Summer mountain lifts
- Museums and attractions
- Swimming pools and other recreational facilities.
With many guest cards, you even get to use public transportation free of charge!
The unbeatable benefits of a guest card
- Mountain lifts included: In many regions, you can ride the summer gondolas for free with your guest card – perfect for hikes without exhausting climbs that might otherwise take hours.
- Free mobility: Free public transport! With some summer cards, you can reach excursion destinations easily and without having to use your car. Good for you, and good for the environment.
- Leisure activities for free: From swimming pools and adventure parks to museums – with the right guest card, you pay either less or absolutely nothing at all.
- Authentic experiences: Guided hikes, farm visits, practice climbing areas – discover the astonishing diversity of your chosen region as you get to know the country and its people even better.
- Stay Longer, Experience More: Guest cards pay off after just a few excursions – especially if you stay longer or travel with children. The more time you have, the more valuable your summer card becomes. You can enjoy new experiences every day without overextending your holiday budget.
- Planning made Easy: Guest card brochures are perfect for getting a general overview of your holiday region. They serve as great inspiration for planning your daily activities!
Our TOP 6 Guest Cards in Austria
With these premium guest cards, you can enjoy visiting top attractions in Austria at no cost, saving yourself a lot of money in the process. Depending on the guest card in question, you will be able to experience highlights such as the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Krimml Waterfalls, the Dachstein Glacier, numerous summer mountain lifts leading to incredible adventures, swimming pools, and much more. The best part? You can use these premium cards at no additional expense – they are included in the price of your stay at select ALPS RESORTS. So, which summer card will you choose?
More guest cards for your holiday in Austria at ALPS RESORTS
These guest cards are included in the cost of your accommodations, making your stay at an ALPS RESORTS holiday home in Austria even more flexible:
From unlimited use of summer mountain lifts in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis to free public transportation and attractive discounts, such as at the Kitzbüheler Alpen Westendorf Golf Club – the guest cards in Tyrol add the perfect touch to your vacation!
- SUPER.SOMMER.CARD in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis: Unlimited use of summer lifts, hiking buses, and children’s holiday programs; attractive discounts;
- automatically included at: Fiss Suites - Zugspitz Arena Bayern-Tirol Card: Excursion buses/winter and summer buses, guided hikes available year-round; discounted admission to recreational attractions (Paid card: Z-Ticket)
- included at: Alpenchalets Biberwier, Berwanger Hof, Bergresort Zugspitze Ehrwald, Zugspitz Suites Lermoos - Wipptal Card: Free public transportation (+ arrival from Innsbruck/Brenner), guided tours as part of the weekly program
- included at: Bergeralm Chalets - Kitzbüheler Alpen Card in the regions of St. Johann, Hohe Salve, Brixental, and Pillerseetal: Year-round free use of regional trains and buses (except IC, EC, Railjet); additional included services and discounts vary by region
- included at: Kitzbühel Suites Oberndorf, Brixental Suites Hopfgarten, Chalet 149 Westendorf, Chalet 104 Westendorf - Redcard Kitzbühel: Numerous discounts at restaurants, shops, recreational attractions, and on guided tours
- included at: Dorfresort Kitzbühel - Guest Card of First Holiday Region Fügen-Kaltenbach: Free ski/hiking bus, attractive discounts year-round
- included at: Zillertal Suites Fügen
- Montafon Guest Card: Year-round discounts ranging from 10% to 25%
- included at: Montafon Suites Schruns
Good for the environment and good for your wallet: Starting in summer 2025, as a guest in Salzburger Land, you will receive a Salzburg Verkehr Guest Mobility Ticket valid on all public transportation. This allows you to ride all connections within the Salzburg region free of charge during your stay. Additional guest cards in Salzburg:
- Nationalpark Sommercard: Daily access to one of 60 included attractions, including Krimml Waterfalls, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, numerous summer lifts.
- included at: Bergresort Tauernblick, Carpe Solem Rauris - Uttendorf Guest Card: Discounts at places such as the natural swimming lake in Uttendorf and on the Weißsee Glacier World mountain lift
- included at: Tauern Lodges Uttendorf - Joker Card: Free use of up to 6 summer mountain lifts, free admission to the outdoor swimming pool, attractive discounts
- included at: Saalbach Suites - Salzburger Sportwelt Card: Exciting discounts varying from region to region. For guests in Radstadt, there is a 21% discount at Therme Amadé spa resort as well as free admission to the Alpenfreischwimmbad pool and the mini-golf course.
- included at: Tauernresidence Radstadt - TennengauPLUSCard: Free use of the Waldbad Lungötz swimming area and tennis court, weekly program, discounts at top attractions
- included at: Alpendorf Dachstein West, Hideaway Dachstein West
- +CARD holiday: Free use of summer lifts, regional transportation, and the Presseggersee lakeside swimming area, plus discounts with bonus partners
- included at: Almresort Gartnerkofel Nassfeld, Almresort Sonnenalpe Nassfeld - Erlebnis CARD for the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region: Guided hikes, travel on S-Bahn trains throughout Carinthia, entrance to the Kärnten Therme spa resort; discounts with other bonus partners; available year-round
- included at: Bergresort Gerlitzen
- Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard: Summer mountain lifts, swimming pools & lakes, and toll roads: More than 100 exciting excursion destinations are Card Partners.
- included at: Alpenchalets Reiteralm, Alpenrock Schladming, Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, Villa Liesl - Butlercard/Butler Program: Free rides on the summer lifts and the Nocky Flitzer (Alpine coaster), participation in the Butler Program, attractive discounts
- included at: Alpenpark Turracher Höhe, Alpenresidenz Turracher Höhe, Turrach Lodges 410, Naturchalets Turracher Höhe, Turrach Lodges - Murau Guest Card: 25 included services such as free rides with mountain lifts (Lachtal, Kreischberg, Grebenzen, Kornockbahn), free use of public transportation, and numerous sports, recreation, and cultural attractions, along with an array of attractive discounts
- included at: Ferienpark Kreischberg, Kreischberg Suites, Kreischberg Pool Villas & Penthouses, Kreischberg Chalets, Vitalhof am Kreischberg, Feriendorf Murau, Almdorf Stadl, Naturpark Chalets Lambrecht, Rehfugium Lachtal, Bergresort Lachtal - Hohentauern Guest Card: 50% discount on the toll road to the Edelrauthütte, free admission to Keltenberg Nature Adventure Park, discounts with bonus partners
-included at: Almdorf Hohentauern - Guest Card Erzberg Alpin Resort: Discounts at area attractions such as museums, lifts, wildlife parks, and a show mine. Free entrance to Vitalbad Eisenerz aquatic center
- included at: Erzberg Alpin Resort
Glossary: Important terms related to guest cards in Austria
- Included Services: Services you can use with the guest card at no additional cost – e.g., mountain lifts or admissions.
- Bonus Partners: These are partner businesses where you enjoy a discount.
- Partner Businesses: Guest cards are often part of a network: The more businesses (accommodation and service providers) participate, the more extensive the benefits for you become.
- Seasonal Changes: Many cards offer different services in summer and winter. Also note: Not all services are necessarily available throughout the entire validity period of a summer card; some are weather-dependent and may have limited availability.
- Digital Guest Cards: More and more regions are adopting digital cards with QR codes – super convenient for on-the-go use, for example, on your day of arrival.
Conclusion: more freedom, more experiences – often free with a guest card!
Your stay at a holiday home in Austria becomes even more relaxing, varied, and affordable with a guest card. Whether you want to conquer mountain peaks using the summer lifts, swim in outdoor pools, or discover the local culture – these cards are your key to a diverse as well as sustainable holiday. And the best part? At ALPS RESORTS, top summer cards are automatically included with many holiday apartments and holiday homes. Ready for the ultimate holiday experience at a low price? Take a look at our holiday homes and holiday apartments and discover which guest card awaits you in your chosen region! 🚀
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