The invention relates to a hydraulic elevator comprising a pressure accumulator (17). Hydraulic oil can be conveyed between the pressure accumulator (17) and a hydraulic drive (22) by means of a pump (13). The direction of rotation of the pump (13) can be modified. An electrically controllable cylinder line stop valve (12) is disposed on one side of the pump (13) and an electrically controllable accumulator stop valve (15) is disposed on the other side thereof. Both valves (12,15) are open-close valves. In order to avoid disruptive rapid changes in pressure occurring when the valves are opened (12,15) prior to the beginning of the travel of the elevator car (1), means are provided (13, 14, 24, 25) which can be additionally operated in association with a pressure switch (22) and a load pressure sensor (31), enabling the pressure in the line section between the pump (13) and the cylinder line stop valve (12) and in the line section between the pump (13) and the accumulator line stop valve (15) to be modified when the elevator car comes to a standstill such that the pressure differences are substantially reduced prior to the opening of the valves (12, 15) . The invention also relates to a corresponding control method. The invention makes it possible to ensure energy-saving and comfortable operation of a hydraulic elevator.
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