Only a stone throw away from the Prague Castle Patrin hill is perfect for a summer walk away from the bustle of tourists. Part of the land is set aside for an apple and a pear orchard from which the fruit can be freely picked from the trees. The observation tower and a manicured garden dominate the summit, and halfway down is the famous restaurant Vinarna Nebozizek - where you can enjoy a perfect meal with a perfect view of Prague. Don’t forget the hall of mirrors for a new and varied perspective of yourself - The Petrin Hill Maze. Originally a pavilion of the Czech Tourist Club at the 1891 Universal Exhibition, transferred later to the Petrin Hill and turned into a mirror maze, is a favorite spot for the children.

Much of the stone sed in building the major sights in Prague was quarried out of Petrin, however today this is not noticeable beneath the trees and gardens.

The hill is 318 meters or 1043 feet high. For those less energetic, a funicular will save you the trouble of a climb for the small price of a normal tram ticket. Petrin Hill is also easily accessible from Hradcany and Strahov.

Vrtba Garden
Vrtba Garden is situated on the slope of Petrin Hill and is one of the most precious and beautiful of Prague's Baroque gardens. vrbtovska.cz

Funicular Railway to Petrin Hill
Just opposite to tram stop Ujezd (trams 12, 22, 23) in Lesser Town. Railway runs daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (11:20 p.m. from November to March) in 10-15 min. intervals.

The charming Victorian Funicular is one of Prague's most popular sights. The original Ujezd station, and the original Lanova Draha, were built in 1891 for the same exposition that the Petrin watchtower was built for. It has since been rebuilt several times, and actually this latest restoration, surprisingly before the end of Communism, is one of the most successful, as the various rebuilds have been required by the whole system's falling apart again and again.

Maze (mirror maze) Locted on the Petrin Hill.
A pavillion built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition, later transferred to Petřín.
open Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, admission 50 Kč, reduced 40 Kč.