Funicular de Vallvidrera, Funicular railway in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Spain
Funicular de Vallvidrera is a cable railway that connects Peu del Funicular at ground level with the raised Vallvidrera neighborhood in the Collserola mountains. The system climbs through different elevations with three stations positioned along the route.
It opened on October 24, 1906, and was designed by architect Bonaventura Conill i Montobbio. A major upgrade in 1998 made the system fully automatic.
The upper station shows Catalan Modernist design details that reflect the regional building styles that shaped Barcelona in the early modern era.
The cable system runs with regular departures during peak hours and takes about 3 minutes for the complete journey. Comfortable footwear helps, especially if you want to explore the area on foot before or after riding.
The system uses a single track with a crossing point where both cars pass each other. This clever design allows continuous operation without needing complicated mechanisms.
Location: Barcelona
Location: Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Architects: Bonaventura Conill i Montobbio
Official opening: 1906
GPS coordinates: 41.41417,2.10556
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Funiculars have transported passengers up mountains and hills in cities worldwide for over a century. This collection covers 25 installations across five continents, from the Como-Brunate railway in Lombardy to the Fløibanen in Bergen, Norway. Some handle substantial elevation changes, such as the Niesenbahn in Switzerland with 710 meters (2,329 feet) of vertical ascent, while others cover shorter distances through urban neighborhoods like the Bica funicular in Lisbon or the ascensores in Valparaiso. The systems range from heritage operations like the Great Orme Tramway in Wales, opened in 1902, to modern installations such as the Stanserhorn CabriO in Switzerland with its double-decker open-top design. Several serve primarily as tourist attractions, including the Peak Tram in Hong Kong and the Montmartre funicular in Paris, while others remain essential transport links for residents and visitors, such as the Wellington Cable Car in New Zealand and the Heidelberger Bergbahn in Germany. Each offers access to viewpoints, historic districts or mountain facilities that would otherwise require lengthy walks or drives.
Vallvidrera Reservoir
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Santa Maria de Vallvidrera
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Hotel Buenos Aires
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Font de Sant Ramon
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Mas de l'església de Santa Maria de Vallvidrera
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Casa de la Budellera
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Estació superior del Funicular de Vallvidrera
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Can Solias
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Cal Sissí
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Parròquia de Santa Maria de Vallvidrera
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Ideal Pavillon
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Escola Els Xiprers
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Sant Joan de la Creu
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Presa de Vallvidrera
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Albula V
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Can Vilardaga
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Xalet Enric Rouquier i Ana M. Angulo Archs
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Casa del Guarda
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Can Basseda
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Cal Nazari
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Vila-rica
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Biblioteca Collserola-Josep Miracle
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Vil·la Anita
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El pelegrí
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Can Cabassa
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Centenari del Funicular de Vallvidrera
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Creu de terme de Collserola
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Renovació Funicular de Vallvidrera
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