Attraction · Barcelona · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Montjuïc Castle in Barcelona

Montjuïc Castle is an attraction in Barcelona, Catalonia. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 9 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 50 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

Directions in Google Maps

The story

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Audio tour · Montjuïc Castle

2:05

You're standing at Montjuïc Castle, the old fortress on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona. Take a look at those heavy walls and bastions. This is no fairy-tale castle. It's a proper military stronghold. Now turn around and look down at the city. That position is exactly what made this place so important, and at times so feared.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Nov 01-Feb 28 10:00-18:00; Mar 01-Oct 31 10:00-20:00; Dec 25,Jan 01 off; PH off
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Photo: C messier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Facilities near Montjuïc Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 9 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc · 1.4 km

Photo: Wolte002 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Palau Güell · 1.9 km

Photo: Thomas Ledl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

La Rambla · 2.3 km

Photo: Ralf Roletschek · Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Cathedral of Santa Eulalia · 2.5 km

Photo: Fernando · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Picasso Museum · 2.8 km

Photo: Pere López · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Magic Fountain of Montjuïc on the spot with the app

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Frequently asked questions

When is Montjuïc Castle open?

Nov 01-Feb 28 10:00-18:00; Mar 01-Oct 31 10:00-20:00; Dec 25,Jan 01 off; PH off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Montjuïc Castle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 50 m and a public toilet at 50 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Montjuïc Castle, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.