There are two ways of getting upto the top, one is by the furnicular railway, which is part of the central Praha transport system, as such, regular tickets are valid on it. There's a special stop at Ujezd even! Or else you can be like me and walk up. There are numerous different winding paths, making it not as steep,... more

The look out tower was built as a small copy of Eiffel Tower on the occasion of the greta jubilee exhibation in Prague. To get to the tower you take the funicular railway from the bottom of the town in the Mala Strana area. There is also a mirrored labyrinth here too. The upper staircase offer beautful views over prague.... more

I climbed Petrin Hill in March. The funicular was not operating so early in the season. There was ice and snow on many of the paths toward the North-Northwest Side. The paths to the South-Southwest were much clearer, but also a less direct path. Anyone who has trouble with walking uphill should opt for this longer but easier route. In... more

After the enjoyable hustle and bustle of Pragues Charles Bridge and Old Town areas,the Funicular Railway ride took us to a very different and relaxing Park at Petrin Hill,with roses still in bloom (late Sept.). The 299 steps to the top of the Observation Tower needed a couple of rests for this 78 year old ,but the views of the... more

The parks we went to in Prague really were beautiful, and we've decided it is the city of the little dog. Everyone has some type of little dog, and Petrin Hill seemed like a place where people came to let the dogs have a little breather. We only went to the right as we got off the funicular - seems... more