Montjuïc Cable Car
Barcelona from above
More than just a means of transport, the Montjuïc Cable Car is a major tourist attraction in the city. Hop on and enjoy a ride with breathtaking views of Barcelona from its three stops.
From the most modern cabins, marvel at the silhouette of Barcelona's iconic buildings, such as the Sagrada Família or the Torre Glòries. Reach the summit of Montjuïc Mountain and capture unforgettable moments in a unique experience.
Montjuïc Cable Car, on the Hola Barcelona app
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A journey with 360º views
The panoramic views of Barcelona from the Montjuïc Cable Car are stunning at any time of the day, but especially during sunset.
The Montjuïc Cable Car has three stops:
- Parc Montjuïc: From here, you can access various cultural venues such as the Fundació Joan Miró, the National Art Museum of Catalonia, Poble Espanyol, and the Ethnological Museum. You can also visit one of the most symbolic areas of the Barcelona '92 Olympic Games: the Olympic Ring.
- Montjuïc Castle: This stop places you near the historic military fortress built in 1640, which now hosts culral activities.
- Mirador de l'Alcalde: This is the highest stop, offering visitors incredible views of Barce,ona. Near the viewpoint are the Miramar Gardens, and just a few minutes away, the Costa i Llobera Gardens.
Traveling by cable car is the best option for those who want to explore Montjuïc Mountain without too much walking!
For the curious ones
- The cable car covers a vertical distance of nearly 85 meters and can transport up to 2,000 passengers per hour.
- Inaugurated in 1970, the cable car was originally designed to connect the lower part of the city to the summit of Montjuïc and to turn the mountain into a tourist attraction.
- Today, it transports over one million passengers every year.
