The Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) is a roughly 63.5 m steel-lattice observation tower built on the summit of Petřín Hill in just four months for Prague's 1891 Jubilee Exhibition. Often called a 'little Eiffel Tower,' it is a loose 1:5 homage to its Paris inspiration, and its 299 spiral steps reward you with a sweeping panorama of Prague's red rooftops, castle and bridges — on a clear day you can see far across Bohemia, a view many rate above the castle's own. It is operated today by Prague City Tourism, with a permanent exhibition in the base telling the story of Petřín Hill. As of summer 2026 the funicular up the hill is still being rebuilt, so plan your route up in advance.
The rooftop panorama over Prague's Old Town, Castle and Vltava bridges (Bohemian horizon on a clear day)
The octagonal steel-lattice structure and decorative base beams that echo the Eiffel Tower at 1:5 scale
The 299-step double-helix staircase (an elevator serves visitors up to the ~51 m viewing level)
The adjacent Mirror Maze (Zrcadlové bludiště) and Petřín's rose gardens and orchard paths
The permanent exhibition in the base tracing how Petřín Hill has changed over the centuries
Good to know
RulesAs of July 2026 the Petřín funicular remains closed after the September 2024 landslide and a full reconstruction, with new glazed cabins expected to resume service around the turn of summer and autumn (about September). Check the latest operating status before you go; while it is closed, reach the top on foot, roughly a 15–20 minute uphill walk from Újezd.
SeasonThe hilltop is windier and cooler than the streets below. Bring a layer even in summer and warm clothing in winter, and note that the uphill paths and spiral stairs get slippery after rain or snow — grippy shoes help.
SafetyTrams 22 and 23 up to the hill and the tourist-heavy Malá Strana area are pickpocket hotspots. Wear bags in front, keep zips closed and watch your phone and wallet.
CautionUnmetered taxis near Malá Strana and street currency-exchange booths are common sources of overcharging and bad rates. Use Uber/Bolt app taxis and official ATMs or card payment instead.
RulesTickets are genuine only through Prague City Tourism's official offices and online sales; combined tickets with the Mirror Maze and early-hour discounts may be offered. The elevator (versus the stairs) carries an extra fee and limited capacity, so verify prices and hours at the time of your visit.
MannersThe narrow double-helix staircase is one-way in flow — don't stop to photograph in a way that blocks people, and keep moving with the up/down stream. Ticket queues are long at peak sunset times, so arriving early helps.
Practical info
Reach the hill via the Újezd tram stop (lines 9, 12, 15, 20, 22, 23) and walk up, or from Pohořelec (lines 22, 23) on the Hradčany side; once the funicular reopens, the Újezd–Nebozízek–Petřín line is the easiest way up. Opening hours vary by season (roughly 10:00–18:00 in winter and around 9:00–19:00 in summer) and prices, the elevator fee and Mirror Maze combo tickets change, so confirm the latest details on the official site before visiting.
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