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Ljubljana Castle Funicular

Krekov Trg 4, Ljubljana, SVN

Since 2006, the Ljubljana Castle Funicular has been transporting passengers between the city center in Slovenia’s capital and Ljubljana Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill. Featuring a modern design, the glass-enclosed cable railway also offers spectacular views over Ljubljana, as well as the ruins of a medieval defensive wall.

The Ljubljana Castle Funicular is an incline cable car, comprised of one cantilevered cabin that ascends 230 vertical feet (70 vertical meters) in just one minute and is the easiest way to access the castle.

If you plan to tour Ljubljana Castle, opt for a combo ticket, which can include entrance to the paid areas of the castle or a variety of guided tours and experiences. A ride on the funicular railway also is included as part of many city sightseeing tours, including walking tours and day tours from the cities of Koper; Zagreb, Croatia; and Trieste, Italy.

  • The funicular is recommended for those who want to avoid the steep walk up to the castle.

  • One-way, return, and family tickets are available.

  • Each cabin can hold up to 33 passengers.

  • Bring a camera to capture sweeping views above the city.

  • The funicular is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.

The lower funicular station is located at Krek Square, near the Ljubljana Central Market, and within walking distance of the tourist center of Ljubljana. Many guided tours include a ride on the funicular railway.

The funicular operates year-round, with different hours depending on the season. The funicular departs about every 10 minutes during its hours of operation, and takes about a minute to travel between stations.

Visible from just about anywhere in town, the well-preserved Ljubljana Castle dates back to the 11th century and is a must-see site in the city. It’s free to walk the castle grounds, but you must purchase an admission ticket to climb the watchtower, enter the chapel, and access the History Museum and the Museum of Puppetry.

The Ljubljana Castle Funicular is a funicular railway that runs from the Old Town of Ljubljana up to Ljubljana Castle, offering an alternative to walking up the hill. Its upper station is just outside the castle walls, with an indoor staircase leading into the castle and an outdoor path leading around to the castle entrance.

The ride on the Ljubljana Castle Funicular only takes one minute to get from the lower station up to the castle and vice versa; the funicular departs frequently. This means that the funicular offers a much quicker alternative than walking or taking the bus up to Ljubljana Castle.

To get to the Ljubljana Castle Funicular, you’ll need to make your way to its lower station on Krek Square by Ljubljana’s Central Market. The lower station is at the northeastern end of Ljubljana Old Town and is within walking distance of popular city attractions such as the Dragon Bridge and Triple Bridge.

Yes, the Ljubljana Castle Funicular is wheelchair-accessible and offers barrier-free transport up to Ljubljana Castle. Disabled visitors and one companion can travel on the funicular for free. From the upper station, visitors with wheelchairs should take the sloped path around to the main castle entrance.

Yes, you can buy tickets for the Ljubljana Castle Funicular online in advance of your visit. You can purchase one-way and return options in combination with admission tickets for Ljubljana Castle. It is cheaper to purchase tickets for the funicular bundled with a castle ticket than to buy each separately.

Yes, there are various discounts available for the Ljubljana Castle Funicular. Children under 7 years of age travel for free on the funicular, while children aged 7-18, students, pensioners, and large groups get discounted tickets. There is also a family ticket for two adults and up to three children that can offer savings.

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