Torre Collserola | Barcelona’s Hilltop Viewpoint Tower

About Torre Collserola

Torre Collserola is a striking telecommunications tower located on Tibidabo hill, offering one of the highest viewpoints in Barcelona. Designed by renowned architect Sir Norman Foster and engineers Julio Martínez Calzón and Manuel Julia Vilardell, the tower was built for the 1992 Olympic Games to ensure full TV coverage across the region and serve as a global broadcast hub.

Standing at 288 meters, the tower features a futuristic design with a central column and pod-like floors. Each level houses telecom equipment, with antennas mounted on external platforms. The TV signals originate from the basement and travel via RF cables to the needle-like antenna at the top.

One floor — known as El Mirador de Collserola — was adapted for public visits, offering 360° panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling glass panels. Though currently closed to tourists, the tower remains an architectural icon and a scenic highlight of the Collserola range.

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Visiting Torre Collserola Viewpoint

Public access to the viewing floor is currently suspended, but the tower is still worth visiting for its dramatic silhouette and location within Collserola Natural Park.

When open, guided tours are held on weekends only, with two daily slots at 12:00 and 12:30. Visitors ascend via a glass-panelled exterior elevator to the observation deck, where they enjoy 45 minutes of panoramic views across Barcelona and the surrounding hills.

Each floor — including the viewpoint — is equipped with restrooms, a rare feature in telecom towers. Access for tours is via a side entrance along a cobbled path behind the tower, not through the main security gate.

For future visits, check availability and book in advance, as places are limited. A Wikiloc map is available with waypoints for the tourist entrance.

Note: Torre Collserola is currently closed to public tours, but remains a spectacular sight from nearby trails and viewpoints.

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Accessibility & Visitor Tips

When open, the viewpoint is accessed via a glass elevator with space for about 10 people. Visitors should carry small bags only.

The entrance is step-free, with a ramp leading to the base of the tower. There are no dedicated bike racks, but bikes can be chained to the perimeter fence.

Even without access to the viewing floor, Torre Collserola is a great stop on any Tibidabo or Collserola hiking route — especially for architecture lovers and panoramic photo seekers.

Torre Collserola Summary of Prices

Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Adult Zone 1 T-casual € 5.60 Child € 1.25 FREE For under 3 Years Group/Family Ticket? 15+ People - See Website. Notes Limited opening hours. best to book online via website.

Getting to Torre Collserola

The tower is located on Camí de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo, between Vallvidrera village and the Tibidabo summit. You can reach it via funicular or scenic forest walks: