Tibidabo amusement park, Barcelona, a family orientated classic amusement park on top of the Tibidabo hill.
Tibidabo amusement park Barcelona is a traditional amusement park that has been operating for over 120 years. It is now owned and run by Barcelona City Council, who take care of the daily running of the park. The purchase of Tibidabo by Barcelona Council, saved the iconic park from closing in 1999. It is situated on top of the 512-meter-high Serra de Collserola hill. The amusement park was built in 1899 by Salvador Andreu. The park opened in 1905 and is Europe’s third-oldest operating amusement park.
Tibidabo has a collection of older rides dating back many years and also more modern rides. An example of one of the classic rides is the 1928 Avió Airplane ride. The 500 meter hill where the ride is constructed, gives riders the feel of flying over Barcelona. There is the Muntanya Russa a large rollercoaster 500 meters above sea level. The park’s main water ride is the classic log flume. To add the attractions are many shows, interactive cinemas and marionette performances. There is also a museum that shows some history of the park
Because of the amusement park’s privileged position, there are many great chances to view Barcelona. There are within the park panoramic viewing areas. This will provide an opportunity to take some memorable photos of the city of Barcelona. Another chance to view Barcelona from above is riding some of the more elevated rides and attractions that the park offers.
Tibidabo amusement park Barcelona does lack large-scale rollercoasters and thrill rides. The amusement park primarily focuses on a family audience. However, if it is world-class rides and attractions you are looking for, we advise you to head to Portaventura. Tibidabo serves its purpose as an all-round family amusement park, traditional and enough attractions to keep everyone happy.
Tibidabo Amusement Park Facilities And Entrance Prices 2024
The amusement park has many restaurants, food kiosks and even food trucks. You can find these dotted around the park, ideal for when you may feel like a bite to eat. Tibidabo has within the park, lockers, Wi-Fi, picnic areas, souvenir shops, information points and medical facilities. The entrance price for an adult for 2024 is the same as last year at €35 euros for an adult, and child admission is €14.
Tibidabo Amusement park is open for the 2024 season from March 2nd 2024 for weekends only. As from 23rd of June 2024, the amusement park will be open from Wednesday to Sunday until September when it will open at weekends and public holidays until the end of the year. The opening times will vary during the season, so it is best to check the park’s website before visiting.
TIBIDABO AMUSEMENT PARK OPENING TIMES 2024
- March, April and May: weekends, holidays, March 27 and 28.
- June: weekends and holidays. From the 27th, from Wednesday to Sunday.
- July and August: from Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays.
- September, October and November: weekends, bank holidays, 4, 5, 6 and 23 September.
- December: weekends, 6, 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31.
- January: 2, 3, 4 and 5
Tibidabo can be reached by bus or Funicular railway that takes visitors to the top of the mountain. Next to Tibidabo is the splendid Sacred Heart of Jesus church, this historic building can be easily visited at the same time as Tibidabo.
How To Get To Tibidabo Amusement Park
The most important thing is to get to the funicular railway. It is the fenicular railway that takes you to the top of the hill where the amusement park is. If you arrive at Plaça Kennedy, there is a shuttle bus that takes you to the Funicular railway. This bus runs every 10 minutes when the park is open. If you are coming from the center of Barcelona, it might be easier arriving by taxi to the funicular railway.
A taxi will also take you to Tibidabo amusement park. It is important to remember that the amusement park is quite a distance from Barcelona city center.
