Mount Lycabettus
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Why go
- The view from the summit terrace over the whole Athens basin, and on clear days out to the Saronic Gulf.
- The small chapel of St George on the summit, ringed by a viewing terrace.
- The stepped footpath through the forest that the Verein der Waldfreunde replanted in 1908–1918.
- The open-air theatre on the second peak, which has hosted Ray Charles, Joan Baez and B.B. King.
- The restaurant at the summit, in the upper price range.
What's in season
- Jun – AugConcerts and theatre performances were held at the open-air theatre every summer until 2008.
- SepThe theatre reopened in September after renovation.
What you see
- The Acropolis, seen from viewpoints on the climb up.
- The ancient stadium, seen from the climb up.
- The harbour of Piraeus, seen from the climb up.
- The panorama over the city, which makes the hill a popular tourist destination.
Facilities
- Viewing terrace around the chapel
- Open-air theatre below the summit About 3,000 seats.
How to get there
- Cable carTake the funicular from its lower station on Aristippou Street in Kolonaki up to the summit.
- On footOr walk the stepped footpath up through the pine forest. It is the more rewarding route, though more strenuous.
Accessibility
- Open-air theatre by car It can be reached by car.
Shorts
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📍Mount Lycabettus is a spectacular hill located in Athens, Greeceunlocknomad
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Sunset over Athens from Mount LycabettusQuattro Orrizonti
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Restaurant at the top of Mount Lycabettus (Λυκαβηττός) in Athens Gree…BigLizardBites
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Athens from Above: Mount Lycabettus MagicTiny Tours
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Mount Lycabettus had unreal views of Athens.John Roman
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Sunset at Mount Lycabettus A Magical Experience in AthensThe Travel Channel
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Sources: Mount Lycabettus - Wikipedia · Lykabettus - Wikipedia · Λυκαβηττός - Wikipedia · Lycabette - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How high is Mount Lycabettus?
Mount Lycabettus rises 277 metres above sea level. Its summit is the highest point in central Athens.
How do you get to the top of Mount Lycabettus?
A funicular climbs from its lower station on Aristippou Street in Kolonaki to the summit. You can also walk the stepped footpath up through the pine forest. It is the more rewarding route, though more strenuous.
What kind of hill is Mount Lycabettus?
It is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Attica, part of the Pentelic range. It is also the city hill of Athens.
What can you see from the top of Mount Lycabettus?
A viewing terrace surrounds the small chapel of St George on the summit. From there the view covers the whole Athens basin, ringed by mountains. On clear days it reaches the Saronic Gulf to the south.
Is Mount Lycabettus crowded with tourists?
It draws fewer tourists than other Athens sights, despite its views. It is still a popular tourist destination.
What else is Mount Lycabettus called?
It is also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos. In German the name means Wolfsberg, or wolf mountain. Its origin is uncertain.
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