Visit Petrin in Prague

Petrin is one of my top ten Prague attractions. There's lots to see and do here - beautiful views, a tower to climb and picnics to be had.

Read on and you won't want to miss it - especially if you have children.

View from Petrin.

This giant park offers plenty to see and do. It's really a destination all its own. You can easily spend a full day here. And, if you like to take photos of Prague. Well, this is a must destination.

Your pictures of Prague will be like postcards :-)

View from Prague Castle.

There are plenty of trails here for wandering, a cafe with great views, a restaurant with terrace above the park and even a secret garden. (See if you can find it.)

And there's lots to do for children too - including two playgrounds.

Here's a quick list of things to see and do in Petrin:

• Climb the "Eiffel Tower" of Prague. The view from  atop is breathtaking. And, the tower has an interesting history itself. Small entrance fee.


• House of Mirrors. Near the tower is a great place for children and parents alike. Small house with fun, fun mirrors. Small entrance fee but very fun.


• Stefanik Observatory. This small observatory has a couple of big telescopes and a small exhibition inside. You can see sunspots during the day and various things at night.


• Funicular. Take this fun ride to the top. It makes one stop at a cafe and uses normal Prague metro tickets.


• Rose Garden. There's a wonderful rose garden at the top of the park.

 Find the Rose Garden atop Petrin.

Hunger Wall

A giant wall known as the Hunger Wall climbs the hill here and makes its way through the park. The wall was constructed in 1362 under the order of Charles IV. Some say it was created as a defense of the city. But myth has it that it was constructed to give the people of Prague work after a great famine - hence the name.

The wall reaches down to Ujezd - up past the tower and circles behind Strahov Monastery. Much of the wall has a path near it so you can essentially follow it for a long ways and see its different elements. It's quite interesting.

 Just part of the long Hunger Wall.

Other Prague Attractions

You might find these other articles about Prague worthwhile. They make up my top 10 Prague sights. Also, don't forget about my series about hidden Prague sights.

• Prague Castle


• Mala Strana


• Charles Bridge Prague


• Old Town


• Strahov Monastery


• Wenceslas Square


• Vysehrad Castle


• Our Lady of Loreta


• Jewish Quarter