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
Funicular itself was fine. No signage in park of where to go - agent at gate did not give clear directions either - Adri Viljoen
The experience was great, it was a clear day - breathe taking. We were pleased at the COVID rules being applied. The funicular was sanitized after each ride and not more then 10 people were allowed at a time. We had a great time!! - Terence Govender
Beautiful experience. Will definately return again with my kids. - Nureen Snyders
We were not able to use the facilities as there was loadshedding. Is it possible to get a refund? - Melanie-Ann Bauer
Excellent. I could not have asked for more. We were only two passengers in the the train yet the train took off something I was not expecting. Great work keep it up - Ibrahim Pandor
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