The railway was funded primarily by profits from the citrus fruit trade, which required a faster way to transport crops over the mountains to Palma.
The wooden carriages used on the train line are original, featuring hand-crafted brass fittings and polished wood interiors.
The tunnel through the Sierra de Alfabia is 2,876 meters long, a significant engineering feat for the era of its construction.
The electric tram line that connects the town to the port uses equipment that dates back to 1913.
The train line remains one of the few in the world that continues to operate using its original 1912 electrical infrastructure.
The Ferrocarril de Sóller is a historic narrow-gauge railway connecting the city of Palma to the town of Sóller via a vintage wooden train that began operations in 1912. The journey traverses the Sierra de Alfabia mountain range through thirteen tunnels and over multiple bridges. Upon arrival at the Estació de Sóller, passengers can transfer to a secondary vintage electric tram that links the town center to the Port de Sóller beach. The station itself functions as a preserved cultural site, housing art exhibitions featuring works by Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso. The infrastructure utilizes original rolling stock, including brass-fitted carriages and mahogany-paneled interiors. The entire line is powered by electricity, with power supplied by a purpose-built substation dating back to the early 20th century.
The platform of the Sóller station, where the contrast between the vintage wooden train and the surrounding mountain landscape is most evident.
Secure a seat on the side of the train facing the mountains for the best views of the valley.
Validate your ticket early, as carriages often fill to capacity during peak tourist months.
Combine the trip with a visit to the Can Prunera Museum of Modernism located a short walk from the station.
Do not wait until the last possible return trip, as these often reach maximum capacity and may result in being stranded.
Operates year-round, though frequency increases during the spring and summer months; occasionally closed for track maintenance in winter.
Maintain decorum within the historic wooden carriages; smoking and loud music are prohibited.
