Petrin

Petrin Park

Petrin Park is possibly the most idyllic spot in Prague. It is situated on Petrin Hill, which reches a height of 318 metres. With landscaped and formal gardens, waterfalls, ponds and a large rose garden you are surrounded by beauty at all times. Also located in Petrin park are the Petrin Tower, Astronomical Observatory and the Mirror Maze.

Petrin Tower

The Petrin Observation Tower in Prague looks like a small version of Paris’ famous Eiffel Tower. It was built in 1891, for the Jubilee Exhibition. Although much shorter than the Eiffel, at 60 metres, it is built on top of Petrin Hill giving it a panoramic view across the whole of Prague and, on a clear day, into the far countryside.

Mirror Maze

Another remnant of the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition and housed in a building that looks like a fairy-tale castle, the mirror maze is a must for anyone travelling with children. Although quite small, the maze’s array of distorting mirrors will have you laughing and searching for the way out

Astronomical Observatory

Stefanik Observatory was founded in 1928 and contains several observation domes. The Observatory is open to the public every day except Mondays. On most clear nights and afternoons you can actually take a look at the skies above.

Funicular

If you don’t fancy the steep, but beautiful, walk up the hill into the park you can always take the Funicular. Enjoy some great cityscapes as you take your journey up the hill. You can catch this from the base of the hill at tram stop “Ujezd” (trams No 12, 22, 23). The Funicular operates every day from 9:00 to 23:30 with carriages every 15 minutes in winter (October – April) and every 10 minutes in summer (April – October). A standard Prague transport “transfer” ticket is required to travel.