# Tibidabo, Barcelona > Tibidabo is the highest mountain over Barcelona, about 512 metres, crowned by the Sacred Heart church and one of Europe's oldest amusement parks. The whole city is spread out below, from the sea to Montjuïc. A funicular or a bus from Plaça de Catalunya takes you up; the summit and church are free, the park is ticketed. Allow half a day, or a full day with the park. Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/tibidabo - City: [Barcelona](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona), Spain - YesGo score: 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 3 h - Entry: Summit free - Opening hours: Church by day; park on a seasonal calendar - With kids: Fine with kids - Summit and church: Free - Amusement park: Paid, opens on set days - Getting up: Funicular or bus from Plaça de Catalunya - Highlights: City views, the church, vintage rides - Time needed: Half a day, a day with the park - Location: Collserola ridge, north-west Barcelona - Coordinates: 41.42250, 2.11861 - Facts checked: 11.11.2026 ## Key facts - **≈ 512 m** — height of the mountain (source: English Wikipedia) - **1901** — the amusement park opened (source: English Wikipedia) - **1902–1961** — the Sacred Heart church was built (source: English Wikipedia) - **1992** — the Collserola Tower was built (source: English Wikipedia) ## About Tibidabo Tibidabo is the highest point of the **Collserola** ridge that hems Barcelona in to the north-west. Its name comes from Latin, *tibi dabo*, 'I will give you', from the Gospel story of the temptation, in which all the kingdoms of the world are shown from a high mountain. The view from here really does take in the whole city and the sea. On the summit stands the **Sacred Heart church** by Enric Sagnier, built from **1902 to 1961**: a stone crypt below, a neo-Gothic church above and, on top, a large bronze statue of Christ with outstretched arms. Next to it is the **amusement park**, opened in **1901** and one of the oldest in Europe. ## The church and viewpoints Entry to the **church** is free. Inside are mosaics and stained glass, and terraces around it look out over Barcelona: on a clear day you can see the Sagrada Família, the port, Montjuïc and mountains on the horizon. For a small fee a lift climbs almost to the statue for a full panorama. Nearby is the **Collserola Tower**, a telecoms tower designed by Norman Foster for the **1992** Olympics, which sometimes opens its viewing deck. Around the summit spreads the Collserola nature park, with forest trails where locals walk, run and cycle. ## What to see on Tibidabo - **Sacred Heart church** — mosaics and the statue of Christ on top. - **The church terrace** — a view over all of Barcelona. - **The amusement park** — vintage rides and a Ferris wheel. - **The 1928 aeroplane** — a ride modelled on the first Barcelona–Madrid flight. - **Collserola Tower** — a viewing deck above the ridge. - **Collserola trails** — forest walks. > **When to go** The amusement park doesn't open every day: mostly weekends in winter, almost daily in summer. Check the calendar on the park's site before you go. The best views are on a clear morning or at sunset; in haze the city is harder to see. ## The amusement park **Tibidabo Amusement Park** is laid out in terraces on the summit, so even the children's rides spin 500 metres above the city. Vintage rides survive here: a Ferris wheel with red cabins, the Talaia platform that swings out over the slope, and the famous **Avió**, a replica of the plane that flew from Barcelona to Madrid in the 1920s. There are modern rollercoasters too, toddler areas and a museum of mechanical automata. Tickets come as a full pass or a lighter one covering a few rides with views. For families, it's one of the best full-day outings in Barcelona. ## How to get to Tibidabo 1. The **Tibibus (T2A)** from Plaça de Catalunya goes straight to the summit on park opening days. 2. Or take the FGC suburban train (L7) to **Av. Tibidabo**, then a bus to the funicular's lower station. 3. The **Tibidabo funicular** climbs from Plaça del Doctor Andreu to the top in a few minutes. 4. By car, a winding road leads to parking near the summit. ## Tips for your trip It's cooler and windier on top than in the city, so bring a jumper even in summer. There are cafés in the park and restaurants by the church, but they cost more than in town, so many people pack a picnic for the terraces. Transport runs less often on weekdays, so check times for the return trip. If you're only going for the view, you don't need a park ticket: the church and its terrace are free. A good plan is to go up for sunset, watch the lights of Barcelona come on, and take the bus back. From the summit you can also walk down the Collserola forest trails towards the Sarrià district. ## Before you go Tick off what's ready — your ticks are saved in this browser. - [ ] Check the amusement park calendar - [ ] Choose your transport: Tibibus or funicular - [ ] Bring a jumper: it's cool on top - [ ] Take in the view from the church terrace - [ ] Stay for sunset ## Places in Barcelona: compare and choose Places in Barcelona rated by YesGo. - [Sagrada Família](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/sagrada-familia) — YesGo score 69/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Paid - [Barcelona Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/barcelona-cathedral) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 50 min · Paid by day - [Park Güell](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/park-guell) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 45 min · Paid - [Montjuïc](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/montjuic) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free - [Columbus Monument](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/columbus-monument) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 25 min · Free outside - [Plaça d'Espanya](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/placa-d-espanya) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 25 min · Free - [Torre Glòries](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/torre-glories) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Viewpoint paid - [Tibidabo](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/tibidabo) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Summit free - [Casa Milà](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/casa-mila) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Paid - [National Art Museum of Catalonia](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/mnac) — YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Paid - [Montserrat](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/montserrat) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · Basilica free ## Don't mix it up Tibidabo and Montjuïc are different hills. Montjuïc is lower, by the sea and port, with museums and the Magic Fountain; Tibidabo is higher, in the forest, with a church and an amusement park. ## Tips - The summit and church are free. - Check the park calendar first. - Bring a jumper: it's cool on top. - Best views at sunset. ## Questions ### How do I get to Tibidabo? By the Tibibus from Plaça de Catalunya, or by suburban train and funicular. ### Is Tibidabo free? The summit and church are free; the amusement park is ticketed. ### When is Tibidabo Amusement Park open? On a seasonal calendar: mostly weekends in winter, almost daily in summer. ### How long do you need at Tibidabo? Half a day for the view and church; a full day with the amusement park. ### How high is Tibidabo? About 512 metres, the highest point above Barcelona. ### Is Tibidabo good for kids? Yes, the summit amusement park is one of the city's best family outings. ## How we checked Facts from English Wikipedia. Hours, prices and the park calendar weren't confirmed with an official source — hence the 'checking' badge. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Tibidabo - Official park site, tibidabo.cat --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.