Hochkönig Card
The free guest card for your vacation in Mühlbach, Dienten, and Maria Alm
The Hochkönig Card is the free guest card for the Hochkönig vacation region and is valid in Mühlbach, Dienten, and Maria Alm. As an AlpenParks guest, you’ll receive the card automatically at check-in—at no extra charge and for each family member individually.
In summer, you can use it to ride all open mountain railways and the hiking bus for free, enjoy free access to outdoor pools and museums, and save money at over 30 attractions in the Salzburg region. In winter, the card also offers exclusive benefits such as free night skiing at the Simmerlift in Maria Alm.
What is the Hochkönig Card?
The Hochkönig Card is the official guest card for the Hochkönig vacation region and is valid in the three Hochkönig towns of Mühlbach, Dienten, and Maria Alm. It combines the region’s most important summer and winter amenities into a single card—from free rides on the mountain railways to admission to the outdoor pool. Over 30 partner businesses and attractions in Salzburg and the surrounding area offer cardholders additional attractive discounts.
As a partner business of the Hochkönig region, we automatically provide the card to all our guests free of charge—you don’t have to do anything except check in.
Here's how to get your Hochkönig Card
The card will be handed to you in person at check-in at the front desk. It is valid from the day of arrival until the day of departure and is tied to the specific guest (non-transferable).
At a glance:
- Free for all guests during their stay
- Issued at check-in
- Valid for each family member individually
- Valid from the day of arrival until the day of departure
Summer Benefits of the Hochkönig Card
In the summer, the Hochkönig Card turns the vacation region into an all-inclusive playground for active and leisure travelers. The following services are included:
Free with the Hochkönig Card
- Summer lifts in the Hochkönig region: unlimited and free rides on all open summer lifts (Natrun, Hochmais, Gabühel, Bürglalm, Karbachalm, and Abergbahn)
- Daily bike transport on all summer lifts (except the Hochmais and Aberg lifts)
- Hiking bus between Maria Alm, Dienten, and Mühlbach – ideal for multi-stage hikes
- Outdoor swimming pools in Maria Alm and Mühlbach
- Copper Mining Museum in Mühlbach
- Mittersill National Park Museum with 360° panoramic cinema
- Tennis courts in Maria Alm and Mühlbach (subject to availability)
- Guided mountain bike and e-mountain bike tours with certified guides
- Introductory archery course at the Jufenalm
- 1× summer toboggan run on the Biberg (one free ride)
Winter Benefits of the Hochkönig Card
Even during the cold season, the card offers exciting benefits—in addition to the ski pass:
- 1 free night of night skiing at the Simmerlift in Maria Alm (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
- Free admission to the Hohe Tauern National Park Center in Mittersill.
- 20% discount on guided torchlight hikes
- Discounts on romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Discounts on selected winter mountain railways for pedestrians
- Attractive discounts at the sports stores Sport 2000 Maria Alm, AGA Sport Maria Alm, and Sport Löb
Discounts at local attractions
| Alpentherme Gastein | EUR 1.50 discount | |
| Aqua Salza in Golling | 10% off admission | |
| Bio Hofkäserei Fürstenhof in Kuchl | 30% discount on the workshop and admission | |
| Burg Hohenwerfen | Ticket for €19.40 instead of €20.90 | |
| Casinos Austria in Zell am See | Welcome tokens for €25, worth €30 | |
| Felsentherme Gastein | 20% discount | |
| Gipfelwelten 3000 in Kaprun | Discounted ticket | |
| Großglockner Hochalpenstraße | 10% off the ticket | |
| Hochgebirgsstauseen Kaprun | 10% off the ticket | |
| Kitzlochklamm in Taxenbach | A €1 discount on admission | |
| Krimmler Wasserwelten | 14% discount | |
| Open Golf St. Johann Alpendorf | 10% discount on all green fees | |
| Salzburger Freilichtmuseum | 20% off admission | |
| Salzwelten Schaubergwerk | EUR 2 discount | |
| Zeller Schifffahrt | 10% off a sightseeing tour | |
| unn vieles mehr! |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hochkönig Card
How much does the Hochkönig Card cost for AlpenParks guests?
The Hochkönig Card is completely free for all AlpenParks guests in Mühlbach and Dienten. It is included in our all-inclusive package and will be provided to you at check-in at no additional charge.
How do I get the Hochkönig Card?
You will receive the card automatically when you check in at our front desk. No prior reservation or registration is required.
Which mountain railways are free in the summer with the Hochkönig Card?
The card provides unlimited access to all open summer cable cars in the Hochkönig region. These include the Natrun, Hochmais, Gabühel, Bürglalm, Karbachalm, and Aberg cable cars.
How long is the Hochkönig Card valid?
The card is personalized and is valid from the day of your arrival through the day of your departure. It may not be transferred to other people.
Does the Hochkönig Card work in the winter, too?
Yes, the card also offers special benefits in winter, such as night skiing at the Simmerlift, as well as discounts on horse-drawn sleigh rides and torchlight hikes. However, it is not a substitute for a ski pass—the ski pass must be purchased separately.
Where is the Hochkönig Card valid?
The card is valid in the three Hochkönig towns of Mühlbach, Dienten, and Maria Alm. In addition, over 30 partner businesses in the Salzburg region offer discounts.
What happens if I lose my Hochkönig Card?
Please report to the front desk immediately—we will take care of a replacement.
Do I need the Hochkönig Card to use the hiking bus?
Yes, the Hochkönig Card also serves as your ticket for the hiking bus between Maria Alm, Dienten, and Mühlbach. Just show it when you board.
Can I go skiing with the Hochkönig Card?
No, the Hochkönig Card is not a ski pass and does not grant access to the winter mountain railways for skiing. To ski in the Hochkönig ski area, you will need a separate ski pass, which you can purchase at the mountain railway ticket offices or online.
Is the Hochkönig Card also valid in Saalbach?
No, the Hochkönig Card is valid only in the three towns of the Hochkönig vacation region—Mühlbach, Dienten, and Maria Alm. Saalbach is part of the neighboring Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn region and has its own guest card system.