Skansens bergbana, Funicular railway at Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm, Sweden
The Skansens bergbana extends for 196 meters along the northwest side of Skansen hill, reaching a height of 34 meters with a maximum slope of 24.7 percent.
The Von Roll company constructed this funicular railway for the Stockholm Exhibition in 1897, initiating passenger service that carried 20,000 visitors during its first three weeks.
The funicular railway follows Swiss engineering principles and serves as a central feature of Skansen, connecting visitors to exhibits of Swedish folk traditions and crafts.
Each car accommodates 45 passengers and completes the journey in 90 seconds, operating daily from the Hazelius entrance near Tingsvallen and Bollnäs square.
The railway underwent complete modernization in 1973, receiving new cars while maintaining its original 1,000-millimeter gauge track with a single passing loop system.
GPS coordinates: 59.32774,18.10105
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20
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