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Mount Srđ Cable Car

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Mount Srđ Cable Car

A cable car up Mount Srđ for the classic panorama of Dubrovnik and the islands.

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Time needed
1–2 hours
Entry
Paid
Best time
Sunset
Area
Srđ

The best view over the old town and islands.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Ul. kralja Petra Krešimira IV 10A, 20000 Dubrovnik

  • Lower station: Just north of the Old Town walls, 5 minutes' walk.
  • Ride: About 4 minutes to the top at 405 metres.
  • Hike: A zigzag trail also climbs the mountain (about 1 hour).

The story of the Mount Srđ cable car

The cable car first opened in 1969, was destroyed during the war in the 1990s and reopened in 2010. At the summit is Fort Imperial, built by Napoleon's forces, now a museum about the defence of Dubrovnik.

From the top, the whole Old Town, the island of Lokrum and the Elafiti Islands spread out below.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year; closes in strong winds.

Best time of day

Sunset.

Queues

Long at sunset in summer.

Tips before you go

  • Go up for sunset.
  • Go up an hour before sunset.
  • Visit the museum in Fort Imperial.

Best hotels near the Mount Srđ cable car

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

Seafront hotel with Old Town views.

See prices

Villa Dubrovnik

Clifftop boutique hotel.

See prices

Pucić Palace

Palace hotel inside the Old Town.

See prices
All hotels near the Mount Srđ cable car

What's around the Mount Srđ cable car

  • Fort ImperialNapoleonic fortress at the top.
  • Old TownBelow.
  • LokrumIsland visible from the top.
  • Buža GateNorthern gate near the station.

Questions travellers ask

How high is Mount Srđ?

About 405 metres at the top station.

Can I walk up?

Yes, on a zigzag trail.

Does it run in wind?

It closes in strong winds.

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