If you want to enjoy the best views of Barcelona, you absolutely have to visit Tibidabo!
Tibidabo is the highest mountain in Serra de Collserola and one the several peaks that dominate the skylines across Barcelona city.
It is the ideal place to spend the day away from the chaos of the city, enjoy incredible views and relax.
Tibidabo is instantly identifiable not only for its heights but also for the presence of the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (also known as Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) and the Tibidabo Amusement Park.
If you want to make your trip memorable, you can buy your tickets to the Amusement Park directly online here!
1. WHAT TO SEE AT TIBIDABO
In this article you will discover why Tibidabo is one of the most visited places in Barcelona and why you should think to spend one day there.
In Tibidabo you can find different attractions for all the ages: you can make an excursion in the mountain, have fun in the Amusement Park, visit the impressive Temple or the Torre de Collserola (an uniquely designed telecommunication tower built for the 1992 Summer Olympics), or you can just relax and enjoy the best views of Barcelona.
2. MOUNT TIBIDABO
Tibidabo is the highest mountain in Serra de Collserola, standing at 512 meters in total height.
It is a breathtaking site from which you can admire 360-views and the entire city of Barcelona straight out to the sea.
It is surrounded by an enormous forest, so you can enjoy splendid panoramic views of the city while you can relax or make excursions staying in contact with nature.
3. TEMPLE EXPIATORI DEL SAGRAT COR
The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (that in English is called Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is a Roman Catholic church built between 1902 and 1961 in a mixture of modernista and neogothic styles.
The church was consecrated in 1952 by Bishop Gregorio Modrego Casaus during the 35th Eucharistic Congress held in Barcelona.
This church is especially known because of its position, that seems to control all the city from the top, for the big statue of Jesus on the top of it, and for the crypt below the church.
Thanks to its incredible location, you can see the Temple from different parts of the city, for example from Rambla Catalunya or Passeig de Gràcia.
4. TIBIDABO AMUSEMENT PARK
Tibidabo is the oldest amusement park in all Spain and one of the oldest in the world, officially opened in 1901.
In the park you can find more than 30 attractions for all the ages. Some of them are the original rides built in the first years of 1900 and are still in use.
The Tibidabo Amusement Park is especially popular for the amazing views that you can enjoy while having fun with their iconic attractions.
You can buy your entrance online and skip the line, or directly to the ticket office.
5. HOW TO ARRIVE TO TIBIDABO
You can check the directions to arrive to Tibidabo from wherever you are by clicking on the map below.
You can get to Tibidabo by bus or by Tramvia. If you want to arrive to the Amusement Park, we suggest you to follow the indications that you can find in the official website.
6. WHAT’S NEAR TIBIDABO
Torre de Collserola
It is a telecommunication tower that was built in 1991 for the 1992 Summer Olympics.
It is almost 300 meters high and has a total of 13 floors, from where there is an heartbreaking view. The tourists can visit it until the 10th floor (that reaches 152 meters high).
