Please note: Unfortunately, the funicular service is affected by Loadshedding. Cape Point falls in Zone 8 of COCT Loadshedding Schedule, if you like to plan ahead. Enquires - Contract: (021) 780 9010 or Email: info@capepoint.co.za
South African pensioners: age 60+ get special funicular rates, but only at the Cape Point ticket office, due to must identification validation to receive pensioner rate
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
Cape Point Funicular
Dear Cape Point Funicular Team, as the Cape Point Funicular was out of order today, we could not use our pre-booked tickets (See previous email conservation). Thus we would like to ask for a refund please. Awaiting your positive Response Thanks in advance - Stefan
We had a great visit to Cape Point and the Flying Dutchman. All went well, no issues, we did choose to walk down versus using our round trip ticket to enjoy the beautiful scenery. - Dawn
It was a fun familie outing. Well organized and safe. Views were amazing. - Yvette
The Funicular is a fun way to get to the lighthouse - also saves a lot of steps. Make sure not loadshedding when plan to go. - Jennifer
Excellent, such a nice place and polite staff and return experience is good. - Salman
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