Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Highlights

• #1 attraction in Cape Town
• 360-degree views of Cape Town, the Atlantic coast (including Robben Island) and Table Mountain from the cableway
• Astounding views from the top of Table Mountain

Description

Don’t hike your way to the top of Table Mountain! For the best views of the city and Atlantic coastline, ride the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the famous Table Top. Having served locals and visitors with a world-class trip to the top for almost 90 years, the cableway is an unmissable experience. Glass windows all around offer exceptional 360-degree views of the city, coast and the mountainside. At the top, prepare to be astounded by the sheer magnitude of the views and photo opportunities. There are a number of hikes to be explored at the top, as well as the Table Mountain Café offering drinks, snacks and souvenirs.

History

Getting to the top of Table Mountain in a quick and easy way has been the mission of Capetonians for decades. In the 1870s, a railway line was in to the top was in development, but plans were halted with the outbreak of the Anglo Boer War. Another attempt was made In 1912, when a funicular railway running up from Oranjezicht through Platteklip Gorge was designed. The plan was also interrupted, this time by the First World War. Eventually, Norwegian engineer Trygve Stromsoe proposed the building of a cableway. That first cableway was completed in October 1929, and its legacy continues to serve Cape Town locals and visitors.