Dresden Funicular Railway

The Dresden Funicular Railway connects the Loschwitz district with the elevated Weisser Hirsch area using a 547-meter track. Two parallel cars pass each other at the midpoint while climbing the steep hillside.

The railway opened in 1895 and initially operated with steam engines before converting to electrical power in 1910. This shift to electric operation was part of modernizing Dresden's transport system through the municipal tramway company.

The funicular is part of the daily transport network that residents use to move between neighborhoods on the hillside. Visitors can observe how people integrate this journey into their routines while enjoying views across the valley.

Access is from either end: the lower station in Loschwitz or the upper station in Weisser Hirsch, with tickets available at both locations. Both stations are easy to find and clearly marked for first-time visitors.

The system uses two tunnels named Burgberg and Prinzess Louisa plus a 102-meter viaduct to navigate the steep terrain. These engineering features allow the railway to handle one of Germany's steepest transport routes.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1894

Official opening: October 26, 1895

Operator: DVB

Address: Loschwitz

GPS coordinates: 51.05528,13.81611

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03