Parque de atracciones Monte Igueldo
Adultos EUR 5.50
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Why go
- Montaña Suiza opened in 1928; if classified as a roller coaster, it would be the oldest still operating in the world.
- The funicular is the oldest still operating in the Basque Country and third-oldest in Spain.
- The funicular climbs 151 metres on a 57.9% gradient.
- The funicular runs on a 312-metre metric-gauge track installed by Swiss firm Von Roll Fonderie of Bern.
- Its two funicular cars have five enclosed compartments and 50 seats in total.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 12 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 14:00, 15:30 – 20:00Show all
Rides and age limits
- Río Misterioso
- Wooden boats travel through a concrete channel with a waterwheel; most original human-development dioramas are gone.
Don't miss
- Montaña SuizaExperience the scenic railway that has entertained generations of visitors.At the park on Mount Igueldo
- Gran LaberintoExplore the Great Labyrinth.At the park on Mount Igueldo
- Skill gamesTry the games in the park’s baserris.At the park on Mount Igueldo
With kids
- Children can ride attractions with an adult, except Taga-J, Safari and Toboggan.
Tips for your visit
- On Río Misterioso (Mysterious River), most of the original dioramas depicting human development are gone.
History
Luis Elizalde designed the funicular stations and restaurant, and later redesigned the old tower. Engineer Emilio Huici designed the funicular, and Severiano Goñi directed its construction. The old tower is now a museum of traditions. The park is the only one of San Sebastián’s three early 20th-century amusement parks still operating.
- 16th c.–1854A wooden beacon called la Farola stood on Mount Igueldo. The Consulado de San Sebastián built the old tower at 180 metres above sea level.
- 1854The old tower was abandoned after damage during the Carlist Wars.
- 1855The current lighthouse opened on 15 March, designed by engineer Manuel Peironcely Maroto.
- 1912Regent María Cristina inaugurated the park and funicular on 25 August. The park began with a casino, restaurant and assembly hall.
- 1913A road to the park was built.
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- 1925After María Cristina banned gambling, the casino became a dance hall and a place for refreshments.
- 1928Montaña Suiza opened on its fixed concrete structure.
- 1930The park’s attractions included Montaña Suiza, Río Misterioso, Barcas del Estanque and Gran Laberinto.
How to get there
- 3 minCable carTake the funicular to the park; the journey takes about 3 minutes.
- CarVisitors can also reach the park by car.
Sources: Parque de Atracciones Monte Igueldo - Wikipedia · Attractions | Parque de Atracciones Monte Iguel… · checked 4 Oct 2026
- Website
- monteigueldo.es/atracciones
- Phone
- +34943213525
Questions and answers
Was there originally a casino at Parque de atracciones Monte Igueldo?
Yes. After gambling was banned in 1925, it became a dance hall and a place for refreshments.
Is the Torreón at Parque de atracciones Monte Igueldo the current lighthouse?
No. The former wood-burning lighthouse is now a museum of traditions; the current lighthouse opened in 1855.
Who built the funicular at Parque de atracciones Monte Igueldo?
Engineer Emilio Huici designed it, and engineer Severiano Goñi directed its construction.
Which attractions were at Parque de atracciones Monte Igueldo by 1930?
Montaña Suiza, Río Misterioso, Barcas del Estanque and Gran Laberinto were among its attractions.
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