A famous hill in Prague, 300 metres above sea level. Famous for its vineyards in the 15th century, the hill was turned into a public space in 1825. Petřín Hill is the stage for pagan ritual celebrations, and shows are held for this every year on 1 May.
1. PETŘÍN LOOKOUT TOWER
The most striking structure on Petřín Hill, the Petřín Lookout Tower was built in 1891. Built in Petřín Park and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the tower is a quarter of the Eiffel Tower's size. To reach the very top of the 60-metre lookout tower you have to climb 299 spiral steps. Especially if you go up on a clear day, you can see a unique view of the city and its surroundings.
Petřín Hill
Note: You can visit between 10.00-20.00 from March to October, and between 10.00-18.00 from November to February..2. MIRROR MAZE
One of the interesting spots on Petřín Hill, the Mirror Maze has mirrors that create crooked, bent, fat, thin, tall and short images, giving visitors of all ages some fun minutes. Left over from the 1891 exhibition, the Mirror Maze was moved to its present location after the exhibition. In this maze you can also see the diorama of Prague's Defence against the Swedes.For our post on places to visit in Prague, step this way..
Note: You can visit between 10.00-19.00 in April, 10.00-22.00 from May to September, 10.00-20.00 in October, and 10.00-18.00 from November to March. The entrance fee is 70 Czech Koruna.
3. ŠTEFÁNIK OBSERVATORY – ŠTEFÁNIKOVA HVĚZDÁRNA
Opened in 1930, the Štefánik Observatory has been a favourite spot of amateur astronomers since it opened. Inside the observatory, as well as an exhibition on old astronomical work, there are telescopes still in working order. Especially on nights with a clear sky, this building offers a wonderful chance for observation. At weekends the Štefánik Observatory holds informative shows for children.
Observatory
Note: Open Tuesday – Sunday. However, opening hours vary. The entrance fee is 60 Czech Koruna.4. FUNICULAR – LANOVÁ DRÁHA
The funicular is the railway line going up Petřín Hill. It was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition to carry visitors up Petřín Hill. The funicular ran on water power until 1914 and was then converted to run on electricity. In 1965 it was closed for a while after mines on part of the slopes collapsed. After 20 years of renovation work, the funicular went back into service. You can take a break at the restaurant at Nebozízek station and enjoy the city view.
Note: You can visit from January to December, 09.00-23.00.
5. PETŘÍN HILL VISITOR INFORMATION
Getting there: You can get to Újezd on bus 12, 20, 22 or 23, and from there up the hill by funicular.Note: You can visit between November and March on Saturday – Sunday 10.00 – 17.00 (closed Monday-Friday), in April 10.00 – 19.00, from May – August 10.00 – 22.00, in September 10.00 – 20.00, and in October 10.00 – 18.00.
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