Tibidabo Funicular
Ride to the summit of Barcelona with the Cuca de Llum
The new Tibidabo funicular, the Cuca de Llum, connects Doctor Andreu Square with the mountain summit and the Tibidabo Amusement Park.
It is a must for those who want to reach the top of Tibidabo Mountain in the most spectacular and direct way.
Hop on and take in the best views of Barcelona from the mountain to the sea.
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The funicular: the gateway to the amusement park and the Collserola mountain range
The Cuca de Llum serves as the gateway to Tibidabo Mountain and the first experience of the amusement park. It is also an alternative for enjoying the scenery and discovering the natural surroundings of the Collserola mountain range, as well as the animal and plant species that inhabit it.
The funicular route spans 1,130 meters, with the upper station at 501 meters and the lower station at 226 meters, featuring a height difference of 275 meters and a maximum incline of 25.7%.
The old Tibidabo funicular was the first transport of its kind built in Spain and was inaugurated in 1901, the same year the Tramvia Blau began operating. In June 2021, the new funicular was inaugurated, featuring greater capacity, panoramic views of Barcelona, and interactive equipment that transforms the journey into a unique experience.
How to get to the Tibidabo Funicular?
The Tibidabo Funicular starts at Doctor Andreu Square. On the Blue Route of Barcelona Bus Turístic, there is a Tramvia Blau – Tibidabo stop, where you can take the Tramvia Blau (temporarily out of service) and then the Cuca de Llum.
While the Tramvia Blau is out of service, you can take the equivalent route along Tibidabo Avenue to Doctor Andreu Square using bus line 196.
For the curious ones:
- The Tibidabo Funicular was the first to operate in Spain.
- During a trip to Switzerland, poet Celestino Ballart, a friend of the music professor for Doctor Andreu's children, kept a brochure about a funicular in the Swiss country, which eventually reached the doctor. Together with Romà Macaya, they decided to found the Tibidabo company to promote this means of transport and reach the mountain summit.
