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The suspension railway and funicular railway have helped define the landscape on the picturesque slopes of the Elbe at Loschwitz for more than 100 years. As well as being used for public transport, the two railways have become established as an important Dresden tourist attraction. The funicular railway – a track-running cable railway – runs from Körnerplatz to the district of Weißer Hirsch, a well-known exclusive residential area in Dresden. The lower station of the suspension railway is just around the corner from Körnerplatz and goes to Oberloschwitz.
Travelling on the hillside railways in Dresden is a special experience, not only thanks to their unique charm. The upper station of the suspension railway offers visitors a lovely view of the Elbe valley and, for technology enthusiasts, interesting exhibitions on how the railways are operated.
Tour and exhibition
At weekends and on public holidays, anyone who is interested can find out from our experts how the funicular railway is powered, and how it was historically supplied with energy. If you would like to visit the machine rooms please book in advance.
In the upper station of the suspension railway a small exhibition reveals the engineering and history behind this technologically unique monument. There are daily tours of the drive mechanism in the suspension railway machine room. For large groups we also recommend booking in advance.
Contact us
DVB AG
Bergbahnen
Pillnitzer Landstraße 5
01326 Dresden
Tel. +49(0)351/857 24 10
Fax: +49(0)351/857 24 13
E-mail: bergbahn@dvbag.de
Getting there
The lower stations of the funicular railway and the suspension railway are both right by Körnerplatz. Bus routes 61, 63 and 84 stop at Körnerplatz, or you can take trams 6 or 12 to the Schillerplatz stop. From there it is just a short walk across the famous “Blue Wonder” bridge to Körnerplatz.
