SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Innsbruck Funicular Hungerburgbahn. Schedules, tickets, stations Innsbruck Funicular Hungerburgbahn is the Innsbruck funicular that connects the Hungerburg district with the city center (Kongresshaus). Built in 2004 and inaugurated on December 1, 2007, the Innsbruck funicular actually has a long history, dating back to 1906. For nearly a century, the historic Hungerburgbahn served the Austrian city before being decommissioned and replaced with the current funicular. The new Innsbruck funicular, technologically advanced and futuristic, has seen the old route almost completely modified, sharing only the last 100 meters of the line. Some remnants and tracks of the old, decommissioned line are still clearly visible today! The funicular, along with the Seegrubenbahn and Hafelekarbahn cable cars, forms the Nordkettenbahnen, which takes you from the city center to the heart of the mountains (Hafelekar), 2,256 meters above sea level! INNSBRUCK FUNICULAR STATIONS AND CONNECTIONS The Hungerburgbahn line is 1,838 meters long, with a total of four stations. The Congress (Altstadt) station, at the bottom, is just six minutes from the Old Town and the Golden Roof. Tram lines A, C, J, K, and M, as well as buses 1, 2, and 540, pass near the funicular.Nordkettenbahnen guests can park all day (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) for just €4 in the InnenSTADT parking garage. To take advantage of the special parking rate, you must validate your ticket at the Altstadt station ticket office.ORF-Tirol is one of the two intermediate stations of the funicular, located at Rennweg 12a. From this station to the next one (Alpenzoo), the funicular crosses the Neue Hungerburgbahnbrücke bridge over the Inn River, offering beautiful views of the city.The Alpenzoo station is located at Weiherburggasse 41 near the zoo of the same name.Hungerburg is the valley station, located 856 meters above sea level. It is connected to the Seegrubenbahn cable car of the Nordkettenbahn.The stations of the new funicular are the work of architect Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid, “Queen of the Curves” as “The Guardian” called her. INNSBRUCK FUNICULAR OPERATION HOURS The funicular is open daily at the following times: Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 7:15 PMSaturday, Sunday, and holidays, 8:00 AM to 7:15 PM. Runs every 15 minutes. TICKETS 2025 A single-ride ticket, valid for a single journey, costs €7.80 for adults, €7.20 for seniors and students, €6.20 for youths, and €4.80 for children. A return ticket costs €13 for adults, €12 for seniors and students, €10.40 for youths, and €7.80 for children.Tickets can be purchased at the Nordkette ticket offices located in the stations or on the official website. *All information contained herein, including schedules and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting Around Transport Tickets City Card Swarovski Crystal Worlds Christmas Markets Austria General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Austria When to Go Reservations Hotels Tour, Experiences Book your hotel in Innsbruck Share the post
Heidelberg Funicular
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Heidelberg Funicular. Itinerary, ticket prices, and opening hours. Heidelberg Funicular Transporting over a million passengers each year, the Heidelberg Funicular is one of the most popular tourist attractions. This success is due to its spectacular route, which climbs from the beautiful old town to the castle and reaches the 500-meter-high Königstuhl. Inaugurated way back in 1890, the Heidelberg Funicular (Heidelberger Bergbahn) is divided into two distinct sections. It’s no coincidence that they are often referred to as two separate funiculars: Molkenkurbahn and Königstuhlbahn. Molkenkurbahn is the older section and connects the romantic old town of Heidelberg with the castle and Molkenkur, with a total of three stations. The trains and stations are more modern, as it’s the most popular section for tourists. Königstuhlbahn is the upper section, inaugurated in 1907, connecting Molkenkur with Königstuhlbahn for just two stops. Photo ©, Hubert Berberich PRACTICAL INFO HEIDELBERG FUNICULAR STATIONS The first section of the funicular is the most popular with tourists and, therefore, the most modern, having undergone a modernization project in 2005.The lowest station is Kornmarkt, located in the heart of the historic center. The station is reached by walking along Kornmarkt in the opposite direction from Marktplatz. It is located near the Hotel am Schloss and the P12 car park.Heidelberg Schloss is the castle stop that leads to the ruins of the castle complex of the same name.Molkenkur is the intersection between the lower and upper funiculars. Exiting the station offers a truly unique view of Heidelberg and the Neckar River. The RNV30 bus stop is nearby.Königstuhl is the highest stop on the entire funicular, located at over 500 meters. In addition to the beautiful views and nature, there is a children’s playground (Märchenparadies Heidelberg GmbH & Co) and beautiful nature trails. OPENING HOURS The Heidelberg funicular operates daily with the following schedule:Summer. Lower section: 9:00 AM (first ride) to 8:00 PM (last ride), in both directions. Upper section: From Molkenkur, 9:08 AM to 7:28 PM. From Königstuhl, 9:08 AM to 7:48 PM.Winter. Lower section: From Konigsmarkt, 9:00 AM to 5:10 PM. From Molkenkur, 9:00 AM to 5:40 PM. Upper section: From Molkenkur, 9:08 AM to 5:08 PM. From Königstuhl, 9:08 AM to 5:28 PM. TICKETS PRICES The Heidelberg Funicular is operated independently by Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn on behalf of the Stadtbetriebe Heidelber local transport services. Therefore, specific tickets must be purchased to use it. The Panorama ticket, the most comprehensive, offers access to the Upper and Lower Funiculars, the Castle Gardens, the wine cellar, and the Pharmacy Museum. Adult tickets cost €11 (one-way) and €17 (return). Children aged 6 to 14 receive a 50% discount. A family ticket costs €39 for a return ticket for two adults and two children. The Upper Funicular ticket offers access to the Upper Railway only. It costs €7 (one-way) and €10 (return).Children aged 6 to 14 receive a 50% discount. With a family ticket, 2 adults and 2 children travel for €24 for a return ticket. *All information contained herein, including schedules and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. The City Get in Getting Around Where to Park What to See Christmas Markets The Surroundings Baden-Baden The Black Forest Europa-Park Schwetzingen Caste Stuttgart Germany General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Germany When To go Reservations Hotels Tour, Experiences Book your hotel in Heidelberg Share the post
Zagreb Funicular
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Zagreb funicular, one of the oldest in the world. Prices schedules Zagreb Funicular UPDATE: THE FUNICULAR IS CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 2026 More than a simple means of getting around the capital, the Zagreb Funicular (Uspiniača) represents a real journey through history.In fact, inaugurated in 1890, it represents the oldest means of transport in the whole capital. Particularly not negligible is the fact that it has preserved its original appearance, construction and most of the technical characteristics for over a century.For this reason it has been classified as a Cultural Monument in Croatia! Its historical events, however, have been quite mixed. Born as a steam funicular, it stood still for over 40 years since its birth, before the introduction of the electric motor, more reliable and efficient, and less subject to repair. Among the firsts of this vehicle, also that of being one of the shortest and steepest funiculars in the world, with a journey of just 66 meters in length!Admiring it from Tomić Street, in the lower part, you can see the terminus without any problem! Photo ©, (Mick Baker)rooster PRACTICAL INFO STATIONS AND CONNECTIONS The route of the Zagreb Funicular is just 66 meters long for a total of only 2 stations. It connects the lower part of the capital with the upper part.The valley station is located along Tomićeva ul. The upstream one is located in Strossmayerovo šetalište, in the area of Grodi Grad, which stands for “Upper Town”. The funicular consists of 2 wagons with a total capacity of 28 passengers, of which 16 seated and 12 standing. It travels with a speed of about 1.5 m / s. ZAGREB FUNICULAR TIMETABLE The funicular runs every day, from Monday to Sunday, including holidays, from 06:30 (first ride) to 22:00 (last ride). The rides depart exactly every 10 minutes, however there is the possibility of requesting an emergency ride in case of need, by paying for a special ticket. The complete journey takes just one minute. TICKETS The funicular is managed by ZAT, a local transport company that also manages buses, trams and cable cars. The ticket for a single journey, valid for one journey only, costs 0.66€ per person. It applies exclusively to the use of the funicular. It can be purchased at the ticket office located at the entrance of the funicular.The ticket for an emergency ride costs 3.32€ per person. EVERYTHING INDICATED HERE IS ONLY FOR PURELY INFORMATIVE PURPOSES. THE ZAGREB FUNICULAR IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL THE WORK IS COMPLETED, SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2026 The City Airport Get in Getting Around Chrsitams Market Dolac Market Croatia General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Croatia When to go Reservations Hotel Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences Map of the City Condividi l’articolo
Budapest Funicular
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Budapest Funicular. Schedules, Tickets, How to Get to the Castle Budapest Funicular Budavári Sikló is a railway funicular that connects the lower part of Budapest with the Buda hill and the Castle. Hence the name of the Budapest Castle Hill Funicular. Officially inaugurated in March 1870, the Budapest Funicular is not a simple means of city transport. Due to its characteristics and its historical-artistic value, in 1987 it was included by UNESCO in the world heritage of humanity. Today it can be considered in all respects as a real attraction of the Capital. Its route develops in only 95 meters but with slopes that exceed 50. The view it offers is truly unique. Among the various features, the presence of two pedestrian bridges that pass above it. Gellért and Margit are the names of the two carriages. Each can carry up to 25 people. The journey takes just 90 seconds. The funicular is operated by BKK (Budapesti Kozlekedes Cozponti), the company that manages public transport in the capital. PRACTICAL INFO STATIONS AND TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS The Budapest Funicular consists of only 2 stations. The lower station is located in Adam Clark Square, near the Chain Bridge (Buda side). The entrance is just past the square on the left of the Gallery. It can be reached by public transport with buses 16, 105, 178, 210, 216, 916. The upper station of the Funicular is located between the magnificent Castle and the Sándor Palace. BUDAPEST FUNICULAR TIMETABLES The Buda Castle Funicular operates every day, including holidays, from Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 22:00. The funicular is closed only on Mondays during odd weeks for routine maintenance. The frequency of the rides varies from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10 minutes. BUDAPEST FUNICULAR TICKETS To ride the Funicular you need to buy a specific ticket at a cost of 5000Ft (13.61€) for adults and 2000Ft (5.44€) for children aged 3 to 14. The ticket allows a return trip on the Castle Funicular. There is also a special Family Ticket (Családi Napijegy) for two adults and up to 3 children, at a cost of 12,000 forints (32.66€). Tickets can be purchased up to 10 minutes before closing, at the ticket office located at the entrance to the station. Alternatively, you can buy tickets directly online and through the official BKK app. Please note that all normal transport tickets (metro, tram, bus), hourly tickets lasting 24 hours or more and the normal Budapest City Cards ARE NOT VALID FOR ACCESS TO THE FUNICULAR! *All information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting around Tram Public transport tickets City Card What to see Holidays with Kids Christmas Markets Musical Fountain Central Market Hungary General Info Airports Destinazioni Events, Festivals Drive in Hungary When to go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences map of the place Share the post
Fourviere Funicular
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Fourviere Funicular in Lyon. Stations, routes, timetables, tickets Fourviere Funicular The Fourvière Hill is one of the most beautiful places in Lyon. In fact, it is here that some of the most interesting places in the city are concentrated, such as the Theater, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame. Thanks to the Fourviere Funicular (also known as Ficelle 1) it is possible to reach this splendid hill, located to the west of the city. It was inaugurated in 1900, and of the 5 historic lines is the one still in operation, together with the Saint-Just funicular. Compared to the other, it has never undergone particular changes to its way of operating (with the exception of the normal modernization phases of the line and trains, in addition to the new safety systems). Its route is mainly underground, and develops for a total length of 427 meters, with no intermediate stops. The journey takes just over 2 minutes.70 people can be transported for each trip, 19 of which with seats. The funicular belongs to the French company TCL (Tranports Communs Lyonnais) and is managed by SYTRAL (Syndicat Mixte des Transports pour le Rhône et l’Agglomération Lyonnaise). PRACTICAL INFO STATIONS AND CONNECTION The Fourviere funicular leaves from the Vieux-Lyon – Cathédrale de Saint-Jean station. The station entrance is located along Rue Tramassac, just below the very short, characteristic open-air section of the funicular, between the two buildings (see photo above).The station also offers access to metro line D, direction Gare de Vaise and Gare de Vénissieux (Bellecour). You arrive at the top of Place de la Fourvière, opposite the splendid Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. In this case, the station has no direct connections to public transport. FOURVIERE FUNICULAR TIMETABLE The Funicular is identified with the initials F2. It works every day, from Monday to Sunday, including holidays, from 06:00 to 23:00.The frequency of the trips varies according to the day and time slots.Generally, the range from 11:00 to 18:00 is the one with the highest frequencies, with departures every 5 minutes. Keep in mind that in this area there is the highest influx of visitors. In the over time slots, attendance goes from 7 to 10 minutes. FUNICULAR TICKETS To travel by funicular you need to buy a special ticket, Ticket Funiculaire, at a cost of 3.60€. The ticket allows you to make a return trip on one of the two funiculars. You can also use 24, 48 or 72 hour tickets to travel on the funiculars. If you are traveling as a couple or as a family, the TICKET FAMILLE which costs just 6.70€ is even more comfortable and convenient. An extraordinary initiative, recently activated, which allows all families to travel on vehicles at a decidedly economical price. Tickets can be purchased at the automatic machines, at the entrance to the mountain and valley stations and at one of the almost 500 vending machines in the city. You can pay in cash or by credit card. *all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and trademarks herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting around St Just Funicular Transport Tickets What to See Museums Holiday with Children Eating in Lyon Fête des Lumières Nights of Fourvière Halles de Lyon France General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in France When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Cars map of the place Share the post