Artxanda Funicular
Artxandako funikularra
A century-old funicular opened in 1915. It takes three minutes to reach Mount Artxanda, with views over all of Bilbao and the Guggenheim.
The Artxanda Funicular opened in 1915. Its lower station is on the north bank of the Nervión in the city centre, in the Campo Volantín district, very close to Zubizuri Bridge. The upper station sits on Mount Artxanda at about 250 m above sea level. The full route is about 770 m and takes about three minutes one way. You can ride with a Barik transit card, and the fare is very low. The summit has an observation platform overlooking Bilbao, the winding Nervión, the Guggenheim and the surrounding hills. The views at sunset and city lights are especially beautiful. The hill also has parkland, barbecue restaurants and sports facilities, and locals like to picnic here at weekends. It can be combined with Zubizuri Bridge and the Guggenheim.
Opening hours
approx. 07:15–22:00 (extended in summer; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Zubizuri
- Arriaga Theatre
- Plaza Nueva
- Basque Museum (Euskal Museoa)
- Casco Viejo, Bilbao
- Bilbao Cathedral (Cathedral of Santiago)
- Basilica of Begoña
- Mercado de la Ribera