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Mount Tibidabo Barcelona. Amusement Park & City Panoramas
Visiting guide for Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona. Transport options to the top. The amusement park, mountain viewpoints & more attractions
About Tibidabo Mountain Summit
El Tibidabo is the highest peak in the Sierra de Collserola mountain range behind Barcelona. It is famous mostly for the Tibidabo parc de atraciones amusement park inaugurated in 1901 but also boasts a Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor with tourist roof access to the viewpoint, the historic Fabra Observatory and the world famous Collserola telecoms tower with a 360 degree panoramic viewing floor.
Tibidabo came into existence as a place for the wealthy citizens of Barcelona to escape the city. The Parc d'atrracciones was built in 1899 by the entrepreneur Salvador Andreu as an extension of Avenida Tibidabo and comprises rides that are some of the oldest in the world that are still functioning. It is Spain's longest running amusement park and Europe's third oldest.
At about the same time in 1902 construction began on the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor. Construction was completed in 1961 and is today a minor basilica of the catholic church. Construction was delayed due to competition for the summit from Fabra Observatory.
Tibidabo once hosted a Casino Complex called Rabassada Casino with its own rides. This is now a ruin with a dark back story and worth reading about.
Note: Tibidabo resides in Parc Natural de Collserola Which is a large natural, forested and hilly natural space behind Barcelona city. On this page you can find interesting walking routes in the park.
For a detailed drill down of each attraction and transport method, where you will find maps, photo galleries, timetables and tips, click on the images below.
Happy Exploring!
4 Things to do and see in Tibidabo Mountain Summit
Tibidabo Amusement Park - Parc d'Atracciones Tibidabo
Mountain top amusement park with modern & vintage fairground rides at Mount Tibidabo. Tips, transportation to the top (funicular), tickets & hours
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1904 Fabra Observatory for study of asteroids and comets
Historic 1904 fully functional observatory by architect Josep Domenech i Estapa. Observatory offers guided visits and summer evening dinner & stargazing
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Torre Collserola Viewpoint Visits
Built as a TV transmission hub for the 1992 Olympic venues. One floor is a panoramic viewpoint. Tickets and visit info
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Map of Tibidabo Mountain Summit
Attractions
Tickets for Tibidabo Mountain Summit Attractions
Tickets for the Church viewpoint and Observatory can only be bought preferentially.
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4 Getting to Tibidabo Mountain Summit
Address: Tibidabo, Barcelona, 08035
Tibidabo can be reached via one of two funicular Railways or on foot
- Take the FGC from Plaza Catalunya to Peu de Funicular and change onto the Vallvidrera funicular which terminates in the mountain village of Vallvidrera. From here there is a 10 minute bus ride or 20 minute walk to Tibidabo. All these transport networks are part of the Barcelona TMB integrated fare system so count as one trip on a travel card such as T-casual or Hola BCN card. There is no need to buy a separate ticket for train, metro, or bus.
- Take the FGC line 8 to go to Av.Tibidabo then transfer onto a TMB or TC2 bus to go to Plaza Doctor Andreu. (This bus section used to be covered by Tram Blau but it is currently closed for refurbishment.) From plaza Doctor Andreu the Funicular de Tibidabo (Cuca de Llum) runs to Tibidabo amusement park (Parc d'Atraccions del Tibidabo). The Funicular de Tibidabo is not part of the Barcelona integrated fare system but run privately by the amusement park and a return fare is about 12 euros for adults with the TC2 interconnect bus included. They also sell integrated tickets for the funicular and entry into the amusement park.
- Starting from FGC Av.Tibidabo which is a uphill route along forest paths and passing via the Fabra Observatory.
- Passing via Vila Joana.
- Parking can be found at the Parc d'Attraciones parking area. Price per minute: €0,072, All Day: €13. Day rate is charged for loss of ticket. Note: This parking has no security, the ticket machine accepts cash and Mastercard, Not visa and Maestro. This parking also has a lot of bad reviews for broken windows and theft. The parking also involves a 300 metre walk up a steep hill to Tibidabo summit where you will find the church and Parc d'Attraciones.
Cheapest Funicular Railway:
Expensive Funicular Railway:
Walking through Collserola Natural from Avenida Tibidabo:
Walking through Collserola Natural from FGC Valvidrera Baixador:
By Car:
FGC Funicular Vallvidrera and Vallvidrera Bus to Tibidabo
1906 mountain railway from lower station at Peu del Funicular to Vallvidrera village near Tibidabo which is reachable via short 10 min bus ride or 30 min walk
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TC2 Bus & Funicular Tibidabo (Cuca de Llum) From Plaza J.F. Kennedy
Cuca de Llum Funicular to Tibidabo Amusement park. Spain's first Funicular Railway, recently modernised. Info, History and Tickets
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Barcelona to Tibidabo via forest path and Fabra Observatory
EASY 3.44Km forestal path route from Barcelona FGC Av. Tibidabo to Tibidabo Church, viewpoint and parc de atraciones via Observatori Fabra
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Parc Collserola Jacint Verdaguer Vila Joana museum
Farmhouse, later summer home of writer Jacint Verdaguer till his death in 1902, then a school 1921 - 1973. Now it is a Museum about Jacint Verdaguer
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Where to Eat at Tibidabo Mountain Summit
Tibidabo summit has few options for eating and no restaurants, just burger bars inside the Parc d'Atracciones.
- El Club dels Aventurers: The restaurant outside Parc d'Atracciones is currently closed.
- The Masia del Tibidabo: is the terrace bar of El Club dels Aventurers and serves sandwiches, tapas and drinks.
At the Tibidabo funicular (Cuca de Llum) Lower station, there are several restaurants.
- Mirablau: Fantstic terrace views over Barcelona city. International menu including burgers. Plaça del Doctor Andreu s/n 08035 Barcelona
- La Venta: 4.5 star restaurant for a 3 course meal. Traditional Catalan food of grilled meats and fish. Plaça del Doctor Andreu s/n 08035 Barcelona
At Vallvidrera village mear the Funicular superior station.
- Uaala! Gelateria i Cafeteria: Organic Icecream, cakes and sandwiches. Vegan options. Carrer de les Alberes 29 08017 Barcelona (Opposite Valvidrera Superior station)
8 Documents for Tibidabo Mountain Summit
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Weather for Weather for Tibidabo Mountain Summit
Mountain Forecast weather for Tibidabo
What to take with you for What to take with you for Tibidabo Mountain Summit
For a Tibidabo day trip I pack a small 10L rucksack with a fleece jersey and if the weather forecast says rain, a waterproof poncho.
Wikiloc Trail for Wikiloc Trail for Tibidabo Mountain Summit
BCN02 - Tibidabo
Circular route covering the attractions of Tibidabo - Funiculars Tibidabo and vallvidrera, Torre Collserola, Tibidabo church, Parc de Atracciones and Fabra Observatori.
Distance: 5.39 Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: T-Casual Zone 1
Transport Network: Metro
Where to stay overnight in Tibidabo Mountain Smmmit
Tibidabo is Near to Barcelona and has a 4 star hotel behind the Attractions park and there is also an apartment rental in the Nearby hilltop village of Vallvidrera. On the Bookings website more accommodation can be found in Barcelona.
How much does a Tibidabo Mountain Summit Day Trip Cost?
Description
Adult
Adult Discounts
Child
Child Discounts
Tibidabo church is free entry, charging a small fee to visit the roof terraces for fantastic views
€ 5.00
€ 5.00
Parc d'Atracciones
€ 19.00
Complex ticket prices. See Parc d'Atracciones blog
€ 10.50
Complex ticket prices. See Parc d'Atracciones blog
Torre Collserola (Temporarily Closed)
€ 5.60
Seniors €3.10
€ 5.60
Free for under 3 years olds
Fabra Observatory
€ 3.00
€ 3.00
Free for under 14 years olds
FGC Funicular & 111 Bus
€ 1.14
1 trip on T-casual
€ 1.14
1 trip on T-casual
Tibidabo Funicular (Cuca de Llum) & TC2 bus
€ 12.00
Over 12 years.
€ 6.00
4-12 year olds
€ 45.74
Adult Total
€ 31.24
Child Total
2 Things to do and see Near to Tibidabo Mountain Summit
Parc Collserola - Hiking & Nature on Barcelona's Doorstep
An 84.65 square Km forested natural park with easy public transport accessible hiking & cycling trails behind the city known as the lungs of Barcelona
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Attractions guide for the Sant Gervasi area of Barcelona
This area at the foot of Collserola and Tibidabo was the wealthy part of town with grand houses and gardens away from the bustle of the centre
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