funicular in Graz

Schlossbergbahn

The Schlossbergbahn is a funicular that has been running up the Schlossberg in Graz since 1894, making it the first electric funicular in Austria. It departs from the riverside near the Hauptplatz and climbs the rock face to the summit where the Uhrturm (Clock Tower) stands.

The Schlossbergbahn funicular in Graz has been climbing the Schlossberg since 1894, making it the first electric funicular built in Austria. The ride from the riverside station near the Hauptplatz to the summit park takes a few minutes and offers good views of the city during the ascent. Tickets cost approximately EUR 2.50 one way. The companion Schlossberglift, a modern glass lift drilled 77 meters through the rock face, was added in 2000 and offers a different experience on the same route. Both operate daily; the funicular from approximately 8:00 to 23:00 in summer.

Type
funicular
Destination
Graz
Cost
Paid entry
Founded
1894
Era
19th Century
Address
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 38, 8010 Graz
Coordinates
47.0760, 15.4367
Official website
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