Petřín Funicular (closed until 2026)
Lesser Town, Prague 5

View alternative routes to the summit of Petřín Hill by tram and bus.

The Petřín Funicular (Lanová dráha na Petřín) runs from Ujezd street in the Lesser Town, in the centre of Prague, to the summit of Petřín Hill.

It makes a halfway stop in both directions at Nebozizek Restaurant and Petřínské Terasy Pub.

Passengers can travel in either direction, and board and alight at any of the three stops.

The track passes through park and woodland as it rises up Petřín Hill, making it a pleasurable trip for all ages.

The summit of Petřín Hill is a wide, open area of landscaped gardens with several visitor attractions: Petřín Tower, Štefánik Observatory, a mirror maze, carousel, children's playground and St. Lawrence Church.

Tickets for the Petřín Funicular can be purchased at the base terminal, the halfway stop, and at the top. Price: 60 CZK one-way.

The Petřín Funicular forms part of the Prague public transport network, so holders of 24 hour, 72 hour and 1-Month tickets can travel for free.

The funicular terminal at Ujezd is 5 minutes walk from Ujezd Tram stop. Alternatively, it is a 10-15 minutes walk from Charles Bridge.

Tip: If you enjoy walking in nature, after visiting the summit of Petřín Hill, rather than taking the funicular back to the historical centre, we suggest walking down. A series of pathways leads the way through woods and parkland.

If you need refreshments on your way down, stop off at Nebozizek Restaurant or Petřínské Terasy Pub for a drink or a bite to eat.

A trip on the Petřín Funicular and the delights of Petřín Hill make a nice half-day excursion out of the historical centre of Prague at any time of the year (unless the weather is really poor).

Hunger Wall: On its journey up Petřín Hill, the funicular passes through the Hunger Wall, which forms part of the city's medieval fortifications. The Hunger Wall was commissioned by Emperor Charles IV in 1360-1362, and gained its name because it was built in hard times to provide employment for the residents of Prague.

Technical Details of Petřín Funicular
Track length: 510 m
Number of stops: 3 (top and bottom terminals, and halfway point)
Number of wagons: 2
Vertical rise: 130m
Steepest grade: 29.8%
Speed: 4 m/s.

History of Petřín Funicular
The funicular opened on 25 July 1891, operating with a water-balance drive system.

It ceased operations in 1916 due to World War I, resuming in 1932 following its conversion to an electrical drive system.

The funicular was forced to close again in 1965 after a landslide on Petřín Hill destroyed the tracks, and did not reopen until 1985.

From then, aside from temporary closures for maintenance and repair, the funicular was in continuous operation until September 2024.

Petřín Funicular is currently closed for a total renovation. It is expected to re-open in 2026 with a new track and carriages.