Dajti National Park is the closest mountain to the city, only about 15 miles (25 km) east of Tirana. A trip there is one of the most favorite tourist activities in Tirana. It takes 20 minutes by car or bus from the center of Tirana to the cable car station. Then you take the Cable Car (Dajti Express) to experience a wonderful adventure.

An impressive and enjoyable trip worth the look it offers. For a 13 minute ride, you can climb to the top of the mountain from where you will be able to see a panoramic view of the city, villages, forests, bunkers, houses, and all the surroundings.

It takes only 13 minutes to climb the cable car to the highest mountain in Tirana, Dajt, which is approximately 5300 ft (1613 m) high. Cable car travel provides you with a summary of life in Albania and its history. The more you climb the mountain you will see unpaved roads and villagers’ houses as they come and go. The ruins of Dajti are the oldest traces of habitation in Tirana, dating back 10,000 to 30,000 years. Next, you will notice the infamous military bunkers, the horrific location of the countless executions of political prisoners during the communist regime. As they say in Albania: “These mountains are full of skeletons”

This park is for all ages. For children up to the age of 7 are easy games and trails. Other games for children over 8 years and for adults. No special climbing techniques or physical training are required. It is a place to have fun, to test courage, to overcome your fears, and to enjoy the beautiful nature in the forest. The difficulty level starts at a low level, marked in yellow, and progresses to a very challenging level marked in red. Kids are the ones who love and enjoy Adventure Park the most. In the park, they can act independently, try and fail and try again, overcome their fears without any risk. Each trail ends with a slide on the rope, where people sit fast from top to bottom.

Dajti Mini Golf is the only mini-golf course in Tirana. This runway in the middle of the fresh air on Dajti Mountain has already become one of the favorite entertainments on Dajti Express. The Mini Golf Course opened in October 2018, a year after the opening of Dajti Adventure Park. The track is structured with 18 holes for both adults and children.

Near the ‘Dajti Balcony’ complex, a horse ride is a completely different opportunity to enjoy the natural beauties of Dajti Mountain. A special staff assists visitors who wish to ride during their experience. There is no need to have experience with horses because they are quiet and perfect for tourists.

For visitors looking for some excitement, our friends over at Albania Off-Road Cycling (AORC) can provide you with an unforgettable trip down Dajti Mountain. AORC are experts in biking tours in Albania and offer a fantastic half-day/full-day experience for biking enthusiasts. Make your way up to the top of the mountain on the Dajti Express cable car and maybe stop for a bite at Ballkoni Dajtit (Dajti Balcony) before beginning your journey down the mountain.

Whether you’re a group of adults or children, all experience levels are welcome, from beginner to professional. There are professional groups who know the mountain better than most and follow strict international regulations when teaching and guiding others as well as using professional equipment. As well as climbing, they also provide hiking tours for young children where they teach the kids various survival techniques providing a fun-filled day out!

In Dajt you will find a number of professional hang gliding instructors in Albania who can take visitors in tandem from a platform on our complex to the bottom of the mountain. This experience is guaranteed to get your adrenalin flowing, and give you a great view of the Dajti mountain!

If you want to do mountain climbing, you can do it alone or accompanied. For a safe experience, you can search for a hiking guide to the highest peaks of Dajti Mountain. Although there are roughly defined routes in the mountain and maps available from the station, only experienced hikers and those with a good sense of direction should make the journey on their own.

It is a perfect place to relax and breathe fresh air away from the noise of Tirana. You can go to restaurants, enjoy delicious food, or stay in the park to have a picnic with friends or family. This park is attractive throughout the seasons, but mainly in summer, for the freshness it offers and in winter when the mountain is covered by snow.

Finally, Dajti Mountain is one of the best destinations to visit while you are in Tirana.