At a glance
How it all adds up
Family savings with the Nationalpark Sommercard.
I've never been particularly enthusiastic about math. But I have to admit, even I enjoy arithmetic! At the end of this post, we'll see how much you can save on your summer vacation in the Hohe Tauern National Park with the Nationalpark Sommercard.
Spoiler: It's an attractive, three-digit sum. Before we get started, let's quickly clarify the basic questions about the National Park Summer Card and the included excursion destinations in Salzburger Land:
What is the National Park Summer Card and how much does it cost?
The National Park Summer Card is your ticket to the most exciting excursion destinations in the Hohe Tauern National Park - free of charge or at a reduced rate. You can't buy the Summer Card. The National Park Summer Card is only issued to guests staying at partner businesses such as Carpe Solem Rauris or Bergresort Tauernblick between 1 May and 31 October. There are no extra costs for you, the National Park Summer Card is then already included in the travel price.
Where can I get the guest card for the Hohe Tauern National Park?
You will receive the National Park Summer Card at check-in. It is valid for the entire duration of your stay, i.e. including the day of arrival and departure. If you opt for the digital version, you can even use it for your arrival - for example for the popular Alpine roads Großglockner Hochalpenstraße or Gerlos Straße or with the included Guest Mobility Ticket for all public transport in Salzburger Land.
Which & how many services can I use with the National Park Summer Card?
With the National Park Summer Card, you can choose one free service per day from more than 60 attractions and excursion destinations in the Hohe Tauern National Park during your vacation. Included on top: public transport (daily) and a day ticket for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Many of the service partners grant a 50% discount on admission after the "used" free service.
Which excursion destinations are included in the National Park Summer Card? They are included
- Summer mountain lifts
- Sports & leisure facilities such as outdoor pools and mini golf courses
- Museums and exhibitions
- Sights and nature experiences such as the popular national park ranger hikes
- and the Guest Mobility Ticket for all public transport in Salzburger Land
The Nationalpark Sommercard-Map provides you with an up-to-date overview of the opening times of the included excursion destinations and services. Ideal for planning your vacation days and the many experiences in the Hohe Tauern National Park!
Don't miss: Our top 5 services included with the National Park Summer Card
The selection of attractions and services is huge - there is something for everyone. Whether nature lover, family vacationer or sporty ambitious: In our opinion, these 5 hotspots should definitely be on your bucket list for your vacation in the Hohe Tauern National Park:
Großglockner High Alpine Road
One of Austria's most popular excursion destinations for good reason: the Grossglockner High Alpine Road impresses with breathtaking mountain panoramas and fascinating flora & fauna over 48 kilometers. At 11 information stations, you can find out about the construction of the Alpine road and the animals and plants in the Hohe Tauern National Park. We recommend that you plan a day's vacation to visit the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
With the National Park Summer Card, a day ticket for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is included during your vacation, saving you €45. Make sure that all car passengers have a valid Sommercard with them. Ideal to combine with a visit to the Ferleiten Wildlife Park, which is located at the Fusch toll station.
Nature: Krimml Waterfalls and WasserWelten
The Krimml Waterfalls are the highest waterfalls in Austria: the water of the Krimmler Ache plunges 380 meters into the depths in three stages. A real natural spectacle in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The waterfall trail brings you up close to the thundering masses of water - a mega view and perfect photos guaranteed. The fine spray from the waterfalls is also said to have a healing effect on asthma and allergies. In the WaterWorlds, the visitor center near the Krimml Waterfalls, young and old can discover, play and explore and learn more about the precious commodity of water.
With the National Park Summer Card, you save €15.50 per adult and €7.50 per child on a visit to the Krimml Waterfalls and WaterWorlds.
Leisure time: Wildkogel slide path
The Wildkogel cable car takes you up the mountain and 10 tube and wave slides take you down: The Wildkogel slide path in Neukirchen is a popular destination for families with children and makes for unforgettable vacation memories! Further highlights: Kogel Mogel Arena with adventure playground and mountain carts.
The ascent & descent on the Wildkogel is included with the National Park Summer Card, normal price: €32.50 per adult, €14.50 per child.
Mountain railroad: Rauriser Hochalmbahnen with bird of prey observatory
One excursion, three highlights - included with the National Park Summer Card: The Rauriser Hochalmbahnen will take you effortlessly up to 1,780 m above sea level. At the Hochalm mountain station, falconer Petr will tell you all about owls, buzzards, falcons and eagles while the birds of prey demonstrate their flying skills. After a hike along Tilly's forest trail (approx. 1.5 hours), you will reach the Heimalm (middle station). There, you can wash fine gold flakes out of the water under expert guidance and visit the mineral exhibition (chargeable service) before taking the Hochalmbahn cable car back down to the valley station and back to Carpe Solem Rauris.
With the National Park Summer Card, you save €43.50 per adult and €30 per child (combined ticket for the cable car & bird of prey show & gold panning). The Carpe Solem Rauris is located directly at the valley station of the Rauriser Hochalmbahnen, the adventure is practically on your doorstep.
Museum: Hohe Tauern National Park Worlds Mittersill
In the National Park Museum in Mittersill, you can discover the beauty and special features of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The exhibition is interactive and just as exciting for the younger generation as it is for the older ones. Highlights: the 360° panorama cinema, the marmot burrow and the 3D adventure cinema.
With the National Park Summer Card, you save on admission costs: €15 for adults and €7.50 for children.
The calculation example: This is how much you save with the National Park Summer Card
Now let's get down to the nitty gritty and our math example! The following starting situation: You are a family of four, i.e. parents with two adorable children aged six and eight. Of course, you don't want to miss out on our top 5 experiences, nor do you want to miss out on the relaxation you need after an active day. A full program for your vacation in the Hohe Tauern National Park with the National Park Summer Card could look like this:
Day 1: Austria's highest mountain & wildlife park
- Großglockner High Alpine Road: normal price: €45 | with Sommercard: €0
- Ferleiten wildlife park: Normal price: € 36 | with Sommercard: € 0
Day 2: The highest waterfalls in Europe
- Krimml Waterfalls: Normal price: €46.40 | with Sommercard: €0
- Lake Uttendorf: normal price: € 21.20 | with Sommercard: € 10.60
Day 3: Museum
- National Park Worlds Hohe Tauern Mittersill: normal price: € 45 | with Sommercard: € 0
Day 4: Birds of Prey & Goldpanning
- Rauriser Hochalmbahnen: Normal price: 147 € | with Sommercard: 0 €
- Sonnblick outdoor pool: normal price: €20 | with Sommercard: €10
Day 5: Wildkogel in Neukirchen
- Wildkogel cable cars: normal price: € 94 | with Sommercard: € 0
Prices: As of February 2025, subject to change.
These program points cost you just € 20.60 in total. With the National Park Summer Card 2025, you save an incredible €434 on these services alone! And? Have I promised too much? 😉
In folgenden Resorts ist die Sommercard inkludiert:
Bergresort Tauernblick
Carpe Solem Rauris ****
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