Petřín Hill Prague 2026: Funicular, Tower and How to Get There
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Petřín is the wooded hill above Malá Strana with Prague's small Eiffel Tower on top. The funicular from Újezd is back after a two-year rebuild: it runs daily 7:00–22:15 and a ride costs CZK 100, while Petřín Tower costs CZK 250. Both were open on 2 November 2026, but the tower closes on 7–14 November and the funicular on 10–13 November. Around Prague checked prices, hours and rules on the official websites on 2 November 2026.
If you are in Prague on 10–13 November, you will have to walk up, and you will not get into the tower. We found no closure notice for the gardens, and the Mirror Maze shuts only on 12 November. For a rough conversion, EUR 1 was CZK 24.35 on 2 November 2026.
Petřín status on 2 November 2026
| Place | Status | Closed | November hours | Adult price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funicular | running | 10 Nov 7:00 to 13 Nov 22:30, film shoot; back on Sat 14 Nov | daily 7:00–22:15, every 10 minutes | CZK 100, or 90 in the app |
| Petřín Tower | open | 7–14 Nov, "operational reasons" | daily 10:00–18:00 | CZK 250, lift CZK 150 extra |
| Mirror Maze | open | 12 Nov | daily 10:00–18:00 | CZK 150 |
| Štefánik Observatory | open on its schedule | Mondays | Tue–Fri 18:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–17:00 | CZK 120 |
| Gardens | open park | no closure announced | none published | no ticket listed |
Prague City Tourism gives 7–14 November as the tower closure, so it should reopen on Sunday 15 November. That date is our reading, not an announcement.
Petřín funicular: tickets and stops
The line climbs 509 m from Újezd to Petřín, rises 126 m and takes a little over three minutes. Two new fourth-generation cars with more glass went into service on 22 September 2026. Trams 9, 12, 15, 20, 22 and 23 stop at Újezd.
- Single ride: CZK 100 at the station or CZK 90 in the PID Lítačka app. There is no reduced single fare.
- Not valid: ordinary 30-minute and 90-minute PID tickets.
- Valid: 24-hour tickets (CZK 150, or 140 in the app), 72-hour tickets (CZK 350, or 340 in the app), long-term Prague passes and the Prague Visitor Pass.
- Free: under-15s and over-65s, with proof of age. Children under 6 must travel with someone older than 10.
- Nebozízek: the cars stop at this middle station only on the way up. To go down from there, ride up to Petřín and back to Újezd; one ticket covers it.
- Access: not wheelchair accessible, though the new cars suit prams and bikes better. Inspectors do check tickets.
Our calculation: up and down costs CZK 200 in single tickets, so a CZK 150 day ticket wins if you ride both ways, and it covers your trams too.
How to get up Petřín without the funicular
PID publishes three routes for days when the funicular is out of service:
| Route | How | Climb |
|---|---|---|
| Steep | Walk straight up from Újezd through the gardens, about 30 minutes | about 130 m |
| Gentle | Tram 22 or 23 to Pohořelec, then on foot past Strahov Monastery to the tower; some surfaces are uneven | 43 m |
| Almost level | Bus 143 or 149 to Koleje Strahov from Dejvická (metro A) or Malovanka; trolleybus 53 or bus 176 to Stadion Strahov from Karlovo náměstí (metro B); or bus 191 from Anděl (metro B). A nearly flat path past the university halls leads to the tower | almost none |
By our map estimate, Pohořelec to the tower is about 1 km. PID calls the gentle route suitable for families with children.
Petřín Tower: tickets, lift and hours
The tower went up in 1891 as a free copy of the Eiffel Tower at 1:5 scale. It stands 58.70 m tall, with 299 steps to the viewing cabin at 51 m. Because of the hill, its top sits at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower's.
| Ticket (CZK) | Adult | Ages 6–15, over 65 | Youth 16–26 | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the ticket office | 250 | 170 | 200 | 500 |
| Skip the line, online only | 320 | 210 | 260 | 600 |
| Tower + Mirror Maze | 300 | 200 | – | 600 |
| Tower + Maze + Observatory, valid 365 days | 340 | 240 | – | 730 |
- Lift: CZK 150 extra, or CZK 50 for over-65s. It goes up to the cabin at 51 m, and the Visitor Pass site warns it holds only 3 people. Wheelchair users can reach the terrace at 20 m.
- Early bird: 50% off in the first hour after opening, every day except 25 December and 1 January. In November and December that means 10:00–11:00, or CZK 125 for an adult by our calculation.
- Family ticket: 2 adults and up to 4 children. Under-5s are free. Under-15s must come with someone over 18.
- Where to buy: Prague City Tourism is the only official seller, at its ticket offices and online through ColosseumTicket via prague.eu. Tickets bought elsewhere may not be valid.
Hours: January–March 10:00–18:00, April–September 9:00–19:00, October 9:00–18:00, November–December 10:00–18:00. Over Christmas: 24 December 10:00–15:00, 25 December 11:00–18:00, 26 December 10:00–19:00, 31 December 10:00–16:00. Official pages give no last-entry time.
What to see on Petřín
- Mirror Maze: a pavilion from the 1891 exhibition, modelled on Vyšehrad's Špička Gate, with a mirror maze and a large painting of Praguers fighting the Swedes. CZK 150, ages 6–15 and over 65 CZK 100, youth 120, family 300.
- Štefánik Observatory: telescopes show the Sun by day and the Moon and planets after dark, but only in clear weather. CZK 120, reduced 100, family 320. On Tuesday 17 November it opens 10:00–20:00.
- Rose Garden: 5.6 ha on the plateau, laid out in 1932–1934.
- Seminary Garden: about 2,100 fruit trees on the slope. Enter from Hellichova street or from Nebozízek station.
- Hunger Wall: built under Charles IV in 1360–1362. The funicular passes through it.
- St Lawrence Church and the Stations of the Cross: beside the tower. The path of the Stations leads down to Strahov Garden.
- Memorial to the Victims of Communism: Olbram Zoubek's figures at the foot of the hill, opposite Vítězná street.
Our suggested half-day: ride up, climb the tower, try the maze, walk through the Rose Garden, then come down through the Seminary Garden to Malá Strana. Allow two to three hours; that is our estimate. To carry on to Prague Castle, head for Strahov instead. See our booking guide for what needs tickets ahead.
Prague Visitor Pass
The Prague Visitor Pass covers the funicular, Petřín Tower with the lift, the Mirror Maze and the Štefánik Observatory.
Petřín: common questions (FAQ)
Is the Petřín funicular running?
Yes. It reopened on 22 September 2026 and runs daily 7:00–22:15, except for the film-shoot closure from 10 to 13 November 2026. Service returns on Saturday 14 November.
How much is the funicular to Petřín?
CZK 100 a ride, or CZK 90 in the PID Lítačka app. It is free with a 24-hour or 72-hour ticket, but 30-minute and 90-minute tickets are not valid.
Is Petřín Tower open?
Yes on 2 November 2026, daily 10:00–18:00, but it is closed from 7 to 14 November 2026. Check prague.eu before you go.
How many steps does Petřín Tower have, and is there a lift?
299 steps to the viewing cabin at 51 m. The lift costs CZK 150 extra.
How long does it take to walk up Petřín?
About 30 minutes from Újezd, according to PID, with a climb of around 130 m.
Is Petřín Hill free?
The gardens are a public park and prague.eu lists no entry fee. You pay for the funicular, tower, maze and observatory.
Sources: PID funicular page, DPP funicular page, PID closure notice, PID tickets and free travel, prague.eu on Petřín Tower, the funicular, the Mirror Maze, the gardens and the observatory, Planetum hours, Prague Visitor Pass on the tower and the funicular, Czech National Bank. Checked on 2 November 2026; confirm closures before you go.
See also: Vyšehrad, Prague Walking Tours, Prague Viewpoints, 12 Best Parks in Prague, Prague with Kids, Best Time to Visit Prague, Where to Stay in Prague, Prague Transport.
Photo: a new Petřín funicular car near the lower station, September 2026. Piskvor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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