Teleférico de Madrid, spectacular aerial ride
The Teleférico de Madrid offers a 2.5 km aerial ride between the Paseo de Pintor Rosales and Casa de Campo, providing unique views of Madrid from cabins suspended up to 40 m above the ground. Inaugurated on June 20, 1969 by the Swiss company Von Roll, it remains a classic of the capital.
Technical features
- Length: 2.5 km of track.
- Duration: 11 minutes one way or round trip.
- Cabins: 80 capsules for up to 5 people each.
- Maximum height: 40 m above ground level.
- On-board commentary: narration of city landmarks.
Panorama of monuments and neighborhoods
During the journey you can spot:
- Parque del Oeste with the cable car gliding over its treetops.
- Príncipe Pío Station and its 19th-century platform.
- The San Antonio de la Florida Hermitage with Goya frescoes.
- The Manzanares River and its footbridges.
- The Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral on the horizon.
- The vast Casa de Campo, with zoo, amusement park and lakes.
Services at Casa de Campo
- Panoramic restaurant: terrace area for events and rest.
- Pumba: children’s play area with ball pit (up to 3 years) and soft circuit (up to 12 years).
- Free parking: at both Pintor Rosales and Casa de Campo stations.
Travel rules
- Children: under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets: allowed inside suitable carriers; not loose in the cabin.
- Strollers: only collapsible ones on boarding and disembarking.
Ride the Teleférico de Madrid to discover the city from above: a brief, comfortable journey full of iconic sights only appreciated from a bird’s-eye view.
How to get there
Coordinates:
Decimal: 40.428056°, -3.721667°
DMS: 40°25'41" N, 3°43'18" O
Nearby places to this
Other similar tourist places in Spain
Comments
Be the first to comment on this place