Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views.
The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It is believed to be the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.
The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.
Quick Facts
Length of track: 585 metres
Height: 87 metres
Maximum Steepness: 16%
Cars: 2
Capacity: 40 passengers per car; 450 persons per hour
Configuration: Single track with passing loop
Travel time: 3 minutes each way
Traction: Electricity
Enjoyed the trip - didn't have to wait long for the funicular. The gift shops are nice to stroll in with a nice spread of gifts - Henna Strijdom
Stations were Not smooth, not comfortable. So we did not use on the return way. - Riotaro OKADA
Funicular was not working. - Tatiane Coutinho
The funicular was out of service that day... At least the price was completely refund few days later. - Sandro Torracchi
I had looked forward to riding on the Funicular..I hope it's now in operation. The visit was great! - Tlamelo Brandon Marope
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