Whisking you up to 1230m above sea level in under 15 minutes, the Austrian-built Dajti Express cable car on the outskirts of Tirana is a fun ride. Swooping over pastures, a lake and steep rocks, the 4km route offers great views of the mountain and the city, ending at the edge of Dajti picnic field near the top of the mountain. There you can hike in the lush forests, visit the Ballkoni Dajtit restaurant, the Belvedere Hotel viewing platform, or take one of the shuttle vans to the other hillside restaurants. A taxi from the city centre to the lower station should costs 600 lek. A free shuttle bus service is available from the terminus of the Porcelan bus line; or take the Linza bus to its terminus and walk uphill another 5 minutes. If you're driving, follow Rruga Hoxha Taksim east and follow the signs.

Return tickets 700 lekë, children under 6 free.