Viewpoint from Petřín Hill

The viewpoint from Petřín hill, in Prague

Petřín hill offers one of the finest panoramas over Prague, above the roofs and the Vltava. The Prague audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this magnificent view, from this green lung that dominates the town.

The panorama above the roofs

Petřín hill, a vast green space that dominates Prague, offers from its heights and its gardens one of the finest panoramas of the town. The gaze takes in the sea of red roofs, the countless spires and domes, the castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral, the ribbon of the Vltava and its bridges, including the famous Charles Bridge. Crowned by its observation tower and reachable on foot or by a funicular, the hill is a place of promenade and breathing prized by the people of Prague and visitors. The panorama, particularly beautiful at sunset, is one of the most memorable of Prague.

What to see

You admire the exceptional panorama over the sea of red roofs, the spires, the castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral, the Vltava and the Charles Bridge, from the heights and the gardens of the hill. The view from Petřín is one of the most memorable of Prague. It is a must-see stop, especially at sunset.

Practical information

The viewpoint is discovered from Petřín hill, in Prague, reachable on foot or by a funicular. It is a public green space freely accessible; the observation tower follows its own hours. The panorama is particularly beautiful on a clear day and at sunset.

What can you see from Petřín hill in Prague?

An exceptional panorama over the sea of red roofs, the spires, the castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral, the Vltava and the Charles Bridge, one of the most memorable of the town.

Where to admire the view from Petřín?

From the heights and the gardens of Petřín hill, in Prague, in the Czech Republic.