125th anniversary of the Tramvia Blau
Come and visit one of the most beloved icons of Barcelona’s public transport heritage.
When: 31.10.2026 to 01.11.2027
Where: Av. del Tibidabo - Pl. Kennedy
Access: Bus H4, V13, V15, V17, V19, 123, 124, 131, 196
Surviving member of the city’s former tram network, the Tramvia Blau reaches its 125th anniversary, keeping alive the spirit of Barcelona’s earliest electric transport systems and standing as a unique piece of the city’s historical heritage.
To commemorate this milestone, the Tramvia Blau will return to the streets for public viewing on 31 October and 1 November at the junction of avinguda del Tibidabo and plaça Kennedy.
You can get there with bus lines H4, V13, V15, V17, V19, 123, 124, 131 and 196.
The official anniversary event will take place on 31 October at 11:00 am.
The celebration of this milestone includes the retrospective exhibition “Tramvia Blau. 125 Years of Heritage and City”, which will be open to visitors from 6 November at the Espai Mercè Sala.
125 years climbing towards Tibidabo
The historic Tibidabo tram celebrates 125 years of history as one of Barcelona’s most unique means of transport. Inaugurated in 1901, it remains a landmark in the city’s mobility heritage and in the history of public transport.
The Tramvia Blau is one of Barcelona’s most iconic historic transport services. Put into service in 1901, it is the sole survivor of the city’s former tram network and connects l'avinguda del Tibidabo with the lower station of the Tibidabo Funicular along a route of 1,276 metres. Along the journey, passengers can enjoy the area's modernist architecture and outstanding views of the city.
It is currently temporarily out of service due to infrastructure modernisation works. While the works are underway, the route can be covered using bus line 196.
Over more than a century of history, the Tramvia Blau has undergone several extensions, refurbishments and technical upgrades that have ensured its continuity. After coming close to disappearing in the 1970s, public support helped preserve it, and since 1981 it has been operated by Transports de Barcelona.
Beyond its value as a means of transport, the Tramvia Blau is a significant part of the city’s historical heritage and a symbol of the connection between Barcelona and the Tibidabo.
125th anniversary of the Tramvia Blau
