What are the opening hours of Castell de Montjuïc?

1 Mar to 31 Oct: Daily 10:00 to 20:00. Rest of the year: Daily 10:00 to 18:00. Daily. 1 March to 31 October 10:00 to 20:00, box office closes at 19:30. 1 November to 28 February 10:00 to 18:00.

Landmark

Castell de Montjuïc

Montjuïc, Barcelona

Hours

1 Mar to 31 Oct

Daily: 10:00 to 20:00

Rest of the year

Daily: 10:00 to 18:00

Daily. 1 March to 31 October 10:00 to 20:00, box office closes at 19:30. 1 November to 28 February 10:00 to 18:00.

Source: ajuntament.barcelona.cat, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A view over the port from the ramparts of Castell de Montjuïc — Photo: Stuart Smith. / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A fortress on top of Montjuïc hill, with ramparts, a moat and views over the port. The city runs it as a public space with exhibitions.

Time needed 1.5 hours

Best time Morning

With kids

What the guides say about Castell de Montjuïc

Castell de Montjuïc is free every Sunday from 3 pm and all day on the first Sunday of the month, per Barcelona City Council.

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The Museu Picasso is free that Sunday with a booking, and so are the MNAC and Castell de Montjuïc, per the first Sunday page.

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What's on near Castell de Montjuïc

Smaller local events at and near Castell de Montjuïc

Guided visit: Repression, attack and defence, from the Montjuïc Trial to the Civil War Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Castell de Montjuïc
A guided visit at Castell de Montjuïc.
Map · Source: Castell de Montjuïc · Repressió, atac i defensa. Del Procés de Montjuïc a la Guerra Civil.
Exhibition: La Seat: Fàbrica de Transformacions Exhibition
On now, until 27 Feb 2027 · Castell de Montjuïc, el Poble-sec
An exhibition at Castell de Montjuïc.
€8 to €12 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Exposició 'La Seat: Fàbrica de Transformacions
Exhibition: Viure, conviure i sobreviure. Brigades internacionals i multilingüisme Exhibition
On now, until 30 Mar 2027 · Castell de Montjuïc, el Poble-sec
An exhibition at Castell de Montjuïc.
€8 to €12 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Exposició 'Viure, conviure i sobreviure. Brigades internacionals i multilingüisme
Walking route: Paisatges urbans Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Castell de Montjuïc, el Poble-sec
An event at Castell de Montjuïc.
€16.17 · from 10:00 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Itinerari fotogràfic 'Paisatges urbans

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Nearby

Mirador de l'Alcalde Viewpoint · 6 min walk A viewpoint on Montjuïc looking over the port and the city, with sculptures and a small garden. Jardí Botànic de Barcelona Park · 7 min walk A botanic garden on Montjuïc with plants from Mediterranean climates around the world, laid out in terraces. Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera Park · 8 min walk A hillside cactus and succulent garden on Montjuïc facing the sea, with views of the port. Telefèric de Montjuïc Landmark · 8 min walk A cable car that climbs Montjuïc hill from the lower station near Avinguda de Miramar to the castle. Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Museum · 10 min walk A sports museum on Montjuïc next to the Olympic stadium, with interactive exhibits and Olympic memorabilia. Fundació Joan Miró Museum · 10 min walk A museum on Montjuïc built to hold Joan Miró's paintings, sculptures and drawings.

Around Montjuïc

Museums and gardens on the hill

Montjuïc is the green hill above the port, with the national art museum, the Olympic ring, a castle and a string of gardens.

Montjuïc has 17 places on the Roam Barcelona map: 7 landmarks, 4 museums, 3 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints and 1 bar. Read the Montjuïc guide.

Mirador del Migdia Viewpoint · 10 min walk
Jardins de Laribal Park · 10 min walk
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Landmark · 11 min walk
Jardins de Joan Maragall Park · 12 min walk
Palau Sant Jordi Nightlife · 14 min walk
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Museum · 15 min walk
Cementiri de Montjuïc Landmark · 17 min walk
Font Màgica de Montjuïc Landmark · 19 min walk

Good to know

What are the opening hours of Castell de Montjuïc?: 1 Mar to 31 Oct: Daily 10:00 to 20:00. Rest of the year: Daily 10:00 to 18:00. Daily. 1 March to 31 October 10:00 to 20:00, box office closes at 19:30. 1 November to 28 February 10:00 to 18:00.
How long do you need at Castell de Montjuïc?: Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit Castell de Montjuïc?: Morning.

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