Schlossberg Funicular

The lower station of the Schlossberg Funicular is located on Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai at the foot of the Schlossberg. It is only a few minutes’ walk from Graz’s Old Town and the Main Square, making it easy to include in a walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Graz.

You should allow around two to three hours for the ride on the Schlossberg Funicular and a walk around the Schlossberg. If you’d also like to visit the Schlossbergstollen with its 4D cinema, the Schlossberg slide and the Graz Fairy Tale Railway, or stop for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants on the Graz Schlossberg, a longer visit is recommended.

The Schlossberg Funicular runs regularly every 15 minutes (at the top of every quarter of an hour). In less than two minutes, the funicular takes visitors directly from Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 38 to the top of the hill, where the station is located at the Schlossberg Restaurant in front of the bell tower. During the journey, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the city of Graz.

Timetable:

• 1 April to 30 September: Sunday to Thursday: 9 am – midnight, Friday and Saturday: 09 am – 02 am
• 1 October to 31 March: Sunday to Thursday: 10 am – midnight, Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 02 am

The journey from the lower station to the top of the Schlossberg takes only a few minutes. This makes the funicular a comfortable and scenic way to reach Graz’s famous hill.

No. For safety reasons, e-scooters are not permitted on the Schlossberg Funicular or the Schlossberg Lift. If you are travelling with an e-scooter, please use an alternative route to reach Graz's Schlossberg.

Yes. The Schlossberg Funicular is accessible and provides a convenient way for visitors with reduced mobility to reach the Schlossberg.

Detailed accessibility information is also available in the “Accessibility Information” PDF provided by Graz Tourism.

Yes. In addition to the funicular, you can reach the Schlossberg via the Schlossberg Staircase with its 260 steps or by taking the Schlossberg Lift, which travels through the mountain. Visitors can choose the option that best suits their preferences.

The historic funicular is popular with visitors of all ages. The short ride with beautiful views and the many attractions on the Schlossberg make it an ideal destination for families. At the top, green spaces, playgrounds and scenic viewpoints invite visitors to relax and explore.

Yes. In the evening, the funicular offers spectacular views of Graz’s illuminated Old Town. The Schlossberg becomes one of the city’s most beautiful viewpoints and is a favourite location for memorable photos of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Graz.

A valid Graz Linien ticket for fare zone 101 is required to use the Schlossberg Funicular. Tickets are available from Graz Linien ticket machines, the GrazMobil app, and Graz Linien sales offices. Valid public transport tickets for fare zone 101 – such as a 1-hour ticket, 24-hour ticket, Graz Card, or any other valid zone 101 ticket – are also valid for travel on the Schlossberg Funicular.