Salzburg City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for the Salzburg Card, the SalzburgerLand Card, and individual tickets.
| Feature |
💰 Best price Salzburg Card | SalzburgerLand Card | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From €35 (24h, winter) / €38 (24h, summer) | From €103 (6 days) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 24/48/72 hours, year-round | 6 or 12 days, seasonal (May 1 - Nov 1, 2026 only) | Per ticket |
| Geographic Scope | Salzburg city | Entire SalzburgerLand province (~180 attractions) | Per site |
| Transport Included | Unlimited city buses, trolleybuses, boats, fortress railway, Untersberg railway | Regional cable cars, mountain railways, lake boats (not a city transit pass) | Separate ticket needed |
| Hohensalzburg Fortress | Included | Not independently verified | €19.20 |
| Salzburg Cathedral | 30% discount only (not free) | Not independently verified | €5.00 |
| Format | Digital voucher or physical card | Physical or digital card | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | The genuinely official city card, confirmed directly on salzburg.info and salzburgcard.com — free one-time entry to 24 sights including Hohensalzburg Fortress, DomQuartier, Hellbrunn Palace, and the Untersberg cable car, plus unlimited city transport. | A distinct, genuinely official regional card covering ~180 attractions across the wider province, but only sold seasonally (May-November) and not confirmed to include Salzburg's own old-town sights. | Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, or specifically Salzburg Cathedral, since the Salzburg Card only discounts it 30% rather than making it free. |
| Check price on Salzburg Card ✓ Verified 2026-09-21 | From €103 (6 days) · SalzburgerLand Card ✓ Verified 2026-09-21 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Salzburg Card
From €35 (24h, winter) / €38 (24h, summer)
💡 The genuinely official city card, confirmed directly on salzburg.info and salzburgcard.com — free one-time entry to 24 sights including Hohensalzburg Fortress, DomQuartier, Hellbrunn Palace, and the Untersberg cable car, plus unlimited city transport.
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- Validity
- 24/48/72 hours, year-round
- Geographic Scope
- Salzburg city
- Transport Included
- Unlimited city buses, trolleybuses, boats, fortress railway, Untersberg railway
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Included
- Salzburg Cathedral
- 30% discount only (not free)
- Format
- Digital voucher or physical card
✓ Verified 2026-09-21
SalzburgerLand Card
From €103 (6 days)
💡 A distinct, genuinely official regional card covering ~180 attractions across the wider province, but only sold seasonally (May-November) and not confirmed to include Salzburg's own old-town sights.
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- Validity
- 6 or 12 days, seasonal (May 1 - Nov 1, 2026 only)
- Geographic Scope
- Entire SalzburgerLand province (~180 attractions)
- Transport Included
- Regional cable cars, mountain railways, lake boats (not a city transit pass)
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Not independently verified
- Salzburg Cathedral
- Not independently verified
- Format
- Physical or digital card
✓ Verified 2026-09-21
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, or specifically Salzburg Cathedral, since the Salzburg Card only discounts it 30% rather than making it free.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Geographic Scope
- Per site
- Transport Included
- Separate ticket needed
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
- €19.20
- Salzburg Cathedral
- €5.00
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 3 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-21.
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Checked against 3 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-21.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| DomQuartier SalzburgAttraction details | Salzburg Tourismus GmbH / SalzburgCard.com (official) | |
| Hellbrunn Palace and Trick FountainsAttraction details | Salzburg Tourismus GmbH / SalzburgCard.com (official) | |
| Hohensalzburg FortressAttraction details | Salzburg Tourismus GmbH / SalzburgCard.com (official) | |
| Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus)Attraction details | Salzburg Tourismus GmbH / SalzburgCard.com (official) | |
| Salzburg CardPass details | Salzburg Card (official) | |
| Salzburg Card × DomQuartier SalzburgPass inclusion | Salzburg Card (official) | |
| Salzburg Card × Hellbrunn Palace and Trick FountainsPass inclusion | Salzburg Card (official) | |
| Salzburg Card × Hohensalzburg FortressPass inclusion | Salzburg Card (official) | |
| Salzburg Card × Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus)Pass inclusion | Salzburg Card (official) | |
| SalzburgerLand CardPass details | SalzburgerLand Card (official) |
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Things to do in Salzburg
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Salzburg Cathedral is only discounted, not free, with the Salzburg Card
Confirmed directly on salzburgcard.com's own attractions page, which explicitly labels the Cathedral "REDUCED WITH CARD" (5.00 EUR to 3.50 EUR, a 30% discount) rather than "FREE WITH CARD" — unlike almost every other "Top sight" on the card, which is free.
02. The SalzburgerLand Card is a genuinely distinct, regional product — not a Salzburg Card alternative
Confirmed directly on salzburgerland.com: it covers roughly 180 attractions across the wider SalzburgerLand province — cable cars, mountain railways, lake boats, regional museums — rather than Salzburg's own old-town sights, and it is only sold seasonally, May 1 through November 1, 2026.
03. Go City does not currently sell a Salzburg pass
Confirmed directly on gocity.com: navigating to Salzburg's destination page returns a 404, and Salzburg does not appear on Go City's European destination list.
04. The Untersberg cable car is one of the Salzburg Card's most valuable single inclusions
At a standalone price of 34 EUR round-trip, the Untersberg cable car alone is worth nearly the price of a 24-hour Salzburg Card, confirmed directly on the card's own attractions page.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
Visiting Salzburg's Old Town Sights
The Salzburg Card's confirmed free entry to Hohensalzburg Fortress, DomQuartier, and Mozart's Birthplace pays off fast over 1-3 days.
Exploring the Wider Province
The SalzburgerLand Card suits a longer stay focused on mountain railways, lake boats, and regional museums beyond the city itself — but only from May through October.
Visiting Salzburg Cathedral Specifically
Pay the discounted 3.50 EUR directly with the Salzburg Card — it's cheaper than the standard price, but never free.
A Winter Visit
Only the Salzburg Card is available in winter — the SalzburgerLand Card is not sold outside the May-November season.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and pass compatibility for Salzburg's most-visited sites.
Hohensalzburg Fortress Guide
Ticket pricing including the fortress railway, and confirmed Salzburg Card inclusion.
DomQuartier Salzburg Guide
Combined museum ticket pricing, and confirmed pass inclusion.
Hellbrunn Palace Guide
Trick fountain tour pricing, and confirmed pass inclusion.
Mozart's Birthplace Guide
Ticket pricing, and confirmed Salzburg Card inclusion.
Does your group qualify for a lower price?
Real child, senior and student admission prices at the top sights — before you decide whether a pass is worth it.
Things to do in Salzburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the Salzburg Card include Salzburg Cathedral for free?
Is the SalzburgerLand Card better than the Salzburg Card?
Is the Salzburg Card available in winter?
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