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Is Petřín Tower & Hill worth it for nature lovers?

Worth itFor nature

For nature & scenery, Petřín Tower & Hill delivers.

The combination of a leafy hill, a funicular ride and a climbable lookout makes this the most relaxed of Prague's big views, and far less crowded than the castle. The catch: it's 299 steps to the top with only a small lift, the tower view costs extra on top of the funicular, and on a grey day the panorama is muted. Best paired with a slow walk down through the orchards.

Price
Funicular ~60 CZK; tower ~220 CZK
Time
1.5–2.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Petřín Tower & Hill worth it…
How we verified
  • A 63.5 m steel lattice tower built in just four months for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition, loosely modelled on the Eiffel Tower at a 1:5 ratio; ceremonially opened 20 August 1891. · en.wikipedia.org
  • Two viewing platforms reached by 299 stairs; an elevator serves visitors with reduced mobility, and the hill is served by the Petřín funicular. · prague.eu
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