Dajti Ekspres, Gondola lift system in Tirana, Albania
The Dajti Ekspres is a cable car system in Tirana that carries passengers from the base to Mount Dajti's peak in approximately 15 minutes. The route covers a vertical rise of roughly 1,000 meters, connecting the city center with mountain access.
The system was constructed in 2005 by Austrian engineers and became one of the longest cable car installations in the Balkans. Its creation made the mountain region easily accessible to the city's residents and visitors.
The mountain-top restaurant serves traditional Albanian dishes and Mediterranean specialties with views of the city below. Local ingredients shape the menu and reflect the region's cooking traditions.
The ride takes about 15 minutes in each direction and the cabins offer clear views in both directions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since trails and hiking paths invite exploration at the top.
The mountaintop station sits at roughly 1,600 meters elevation and offers views extending to the Adriatic Sea on clear days. This rapid elevation change lets visitors shift from city surroundings to an entirely different landscape within minutes.
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