Take to the hills

Ferris Wheel

Photo by Katy MacGregor

Blue tram to Tibidabo

Operating since 1901, you can catch the Tramvia Blau up to the station of the Tibidabo funicular. Catch the FGC train (L7) from Plaça Catalunya to the Avinguda Tibidabo stop and walk across Plaça John Kennedy to the tram stop. A ticket costs €2.80 one way, and €4.30 return (2010 prices). Once you come to the end of the tram journey, you can either enjoy a drink or meal at one of the bars and restaurants, or continue up to the funfair; the funicular costs €4 one way

Ferris wheel

Amongst the many rides and attractions at the funfair, the Ferris wheel offers fantastic views over the city

View of the city

Not for those scared of heights—Barcelona as seen from the Ferris wheel

Tibidabo swings

There are hourly puppet shows and parades at the weekends as well as six levels of rides, cafés and a 4D cinema

High swings

The park is open from Wednesday to Fridays, midday to 9pm; Saturdays, midday to 11pm; and Sundays, middays to 10pm. Entrance is €25 for adults, €9 for senior citizens and children between 90 and 120cm tall (for those smaller than that, it's free), and €5 for disabled visitors

Tibidabo funfair

The park has recently opened the terrifying Pendulum ride to bring it more up to date, but you can still enjoy emblematic rides like L'Avió, which was one of the first flight simulators

Sagrat Cor

The Sagrat Cor church is one of the most iconic buildings of Barcelona and was built in 1909 by architect Enric Sagnier. It offers great views from the top as it's 500 metres above sea level

Café view

There are cafés and bars to enjoy a cooling drink and something to eat near the entrance to the park and funicular station