Kakola Funicular, Funicular railway in Kakolanmäki, Turku, Finland.
The Kakola Funicular spans 130 meters of track and rises 30 meters between stations, transporting passengers through the south slope of Kakolanmäki hill.
Built at a cost of 5.6 million euros, the funicular system opened in May 2019 as Finland's first outdoor urban inclined elevator.
The funicular pavilions received the International Architecture Award 2022 from The Chicago Athenaeum for their exceptional architectural design.
Operating from early morning until late night, the funicular provides free transportation between Linnankatu and Graniittilinnankatu, accommodating 30 passengers per journey.
The transport system joins Turku's F-named mobility options alongside the Föri ferry, Föli buses, and Fölläri city bikes.
Location: Turku
Inception: 2019
Website: https://turku.fi/funikulaari
GPS coordinates: 60.44206,22.24358
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:30
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