Mount Tibidabo Barcelona. Amusement Park & City Panoramas

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!

Where to Eat 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)