Summer: May 14 to September 30, 2026 | Autumn: October 1 to November 1, 2026
Your Schladming-Dachstein Card
Get more out of your vacation
with the Schladming-Dachstein Card
The Schladming-Dachstein Card is the region’s guest card and will replace the Sommercard starting in 2026. It is included at no extra charge for stays of one night or more at a participating accommodation provider. This gives guests access to over 100 free and more than 100 discounted
leisure activities—from mountain railways and swimming pools to bus routes, museums, and family activities.
Card information at a glance
- Former name: Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard
- Validity: May 14 to November 1, 2026
- Available with a stay of at least one night at a Schladming-Dachstein Card accommodation
- Cost: included at no extra charge for guests staying at participating accommodations
- Benefits: over 100 free and more than 100 discounted offers
- Transportation: use of public transportation in the region included
- Mountain railways: one round-trip ride per day on a mountain railway of your choice
- Dachstein Cable Car: one round-trip ride available starting from a two-night stay
- Digital version: available on smartphone
- For children: separate KidsCard available
Numerous included & discounted experiences
- Off to your desired destination - use our public transport
- Roads that are worthwhile - the toll roads take you to unique places
- For the inquisitive - you will find nature, art and culture in our museums
- For young and old - exciting offers especially for children and families
- Time for relaxation - our pools and lakes are waiting for you
- Climb high - a daily ascent and descent on a mountain railroad of your choice
- Get moving - countless sporting activities for your active holiday
- Recharge your batteries - whether in nature or with other leisure activities
Numerous included & discounted experiences
- Off to your desired destination - use our public transport
- Roads that are worthwhile - the toll roads take you to unique places
- For the inquisitive - you will find nature, art and culture in our museums
- For young and old - exciting offers especially for children and families
- Time for relaxation - our pools and lakes are waiting for you
- Climb high - a daily ascent and descent on a mountain railroad of your choice
- Get moving - countless sporting activities for your active holiday
- Recharge your batteries - whether in nature or with other leisure activities
Mountain Railways & Dachstein Cable Car
One round-trip ride on a mountain railway is included in the Schladming-Dachstein Card. The Dachstein Cable Car can also be used once if you stay for two or more consecutive nights.
Your detailed information:
- One round-trip ride per day on a mountain railway of your choice
- Dachstein Cable Car available after two nights at the same Schladming-Dachstein Card host
- Ideal for hikes, scenic viewpoints, and mountain adventures
Mountain Railways & Dachstein Cable Car
One round-trip ride on a mountain railway is included in the Schladming-Dachstein Card. The Dachstein Cable Car can also be used once if you stay for two or more consecutive nights.
Your detailed information:
- One round-trip ride per day on a mountain railway of your choice
- Dachstein Cable Car available after two nights at the same Schladming-Dachstein Card host
- Ideal for hikes, scenic viewpoints, and mountain adventures
Lakes, Swimming Spots & Recreation
The Schladming-Dachstein Card provides access to select lakes, swimming pools, and recreational activities in the region. This makes it perfect for hot summer days, family outings, and relaxing vacations.
Your detailed information:
- Admission to selected swimming pools and lakes
- Offers for recreation, cooling off, and wellness
- Ideal as a complement to hiking and mountain days
Lakes, Swimming Spots & Recreation
The Schladming-Dachstein Card provides access to select lakes, swimming pools, and recreational activities in the region. This makes it perfect for hot summer days, family outings, and relaxing vacations.
Your detailed information:
- Admission to selected swimming pools and lakes
- Offers for recreation, cooling off, and wellness
- Ideal as a complement to hiking and mountain days
Family Offers & KidsCard
The KidsCard is a special version of the Schladming-Dachstein Card designed just for children. Families can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, children’s programs, and day trip destinations.
Key details:
- A KidsCard just for children
- Family offers and children’s programs included
- Activities for rainy days and active vacations
- Recommended for families with young children
Family Offers & KidsCard
The KidsCard is a special version of the Schladming-Dachstein Card designed just for children. Families can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, children’s programs, and day trip destinations.
Key details:
- A KidsCard just for children
- Family offers and children’s programs included
- Activities for rainy days and active vacations
- Recommended for families with young children
Frequently asked questions about the Schladming-Dachstein Card
The Schladming-Dachstein Card is your free vacation card that grants access to numerous activities in the Schladming-Dachstein region. You can get it at many partner accommodations with a stay of just one night, and it allows you to enjoy many recreational activities for free or at a discount.
With the Schladming-Dachstein Card, you can enjoy many free services and attractive bonus offers. These include mountain railways, toll roads, swimming lakes, outdoor pools, museums, family activities, and numerous recreational and nature experiences throughout the Schladming-Dachstein region.
No, there is no Schladming-Dachstein Card for dogs.
The Schladming-Dachstein Card season 2026 begins on May 14 and ends on November 1.
Yes, the Schladming-Dachstein Leisure Card is valid for the entire summer season, is personalised, includes a photo and is available online or at the Schladming-Dachstein Card office.
The season ticket (Leisure Card) includes the same services as the Schladming-Dachstein Card as well as some additional services.
The Schladming-Dachstein Card season 2026 begins on May 14 and ends on November 1.
Read more about the Schladming-Dachstein leisure cardNo, please dispose of the card properly (yellow sack) after expiration of its validity.
No, the Schladming-Dachstein Card is available for the duration of your stay at no extra charge when you stay at least one night with a participating Schladming-Dachstein Card host and cannot be purchased separately.
Your Schladming-Dachstein Card is valid from 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and throughout your entire stay, including the day of departure.
The standard Schladming-Dachstein Card is valid only when staying at a participating accommodation provider. However, you also have the option of purchasing a season pass.
If you stay for two consecutive nights or more at the same Schladming-Dachstein Card accommodation provider, you can travel to the Dachstein once within the first 7 days of your stay. From the 8th day onwards, you can travel up and down the mountain again with the Dachstein cable car. You can travel up the mountain from 1 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Please note that you can only use the cable car once per day.
With the Schladming-Dachstein Card, you can take one ascent and one descent per day on a mountain railway of your choice.
With the digital Schladming-Dachstein Card, you can conveniently carry your card on your smartphone.
Here’s how it works:
Your Sommercard host will send you an access link to the web app. Open the link, request your access, and set your password. In the web app, click on “CARD” and then on “Activate Card(s)” to activate your digital guest card and those of your traveling companions.
The former Sommercard was renamed the Schladming-Dachstein Card in March 2026. For you as a guest, nothing about the experience will change—quite the opposite: the new name makes it even clearer what you can expect. The card is no longer just for summer but accompanies you across multiple seasons. This allows you to benefit even more flexibly from numerous included services and advantages in the region. The renaming simplifies communication while also creating room for future expansions.
