The Sinaia Gondola is a cable car connecting Sinaia with Mount Bucegi in the Carpathian Mountains. With a height of 2,050 meters, the Sinaia Gondola reaches the highest altitude of all cable cars in Romania.
Taking A Ride On The Gondola
The Sinaia Gondola has two sections running between three stations. The first section runs between the altitudes of 1,000 to 1,400 meters over a distance of 1,312 meters. This section opened in 2007 and with 34 gondolas that can each take up to 8 people, it has a capacity of transporting 1,700 people per hour. The second section was installed later and takes you up over a distance of 2,000 meters to an altitude of 2,050 meters. This section has 42 gondolas carrying 8 people each, and has a total capacity of 1,500 people per hour.
Tickets For The Sinaia Gondola
Tickets for the Sinaia Gondola can be bought at eacht station of the cable car. Tickets are available for each section separately or you can purchase a ticket for the entire ride up and down between the first 1,000 meters station and the highest 2,050 meters station. The latest prices can be found on the official website of the operator.
How To Get To The Sinaia Gondola?
If you come to Sinaia by car, you can park at the parking lot next to the first gondola station at 1,000 meters, or drive all the way up to the second station at 1,400 meters and take the final lap with the cable car.
If you want to visit Sinaia or the Bucegi Mountains from another city, you can also take the train and get off at Sinaia Train Station. Buses T3, T4, and T5 will all bring you to the first gondola station at 1,000 meters. If you decide to walk from the center to the gondola this will take you around 30-40 minutes, most of which is uphill.
What To Do In The Bucegi Mountains?
The Bucegi Mountains are part of the Southern Carpathians and are a popular tourist destination for winter sports. The mountains are also nicknamed the “Pearl of the Carpathians” because of the many ski resorts on the border of the Prahova Valley. When you go up the Sinaia Gondola there are several ski slopes and on the other side of the mountain you can also get back up with ski lifts.
Apart from winter sports the Bucegi Mountains are also popular for hiking and mountain biking. Many mountain bikers take their bicycle up wth the gondola to find their way back down following one of the biking trails.
If you don’t fancy getting active at all and just want to enjoy the views, you can do so as well and have a drink at the bar at the 2,050 station. Athe the 1,400 level, there are also several restaurants where you can hang out and enjoy the food.
When To Take The Sinaia Gondola?
The Sinaia Gondola runs all year, except during bad weather conditions. So it doesn’t matter if you are looking to go skiing or snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, or you just want to take in some fresh air while enjoying the breathtaking views. Taking the gondola is always a good idea when you’re in Sinaia.
