Place to visit
Petřín Lookout Tower, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Petřín Lookout Tower is a tower in Prague (Petřínská rozhledna) in Czechia, at 324 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. It has articles in 21 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Tower in Prague · Nature, Architecture
- Local name
- Petřínská rozhledna
- Where
- Czechia
- Elevation
- 324 m
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 9.8 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Nov-Mar 10:00-18:00; Apr-Aug 09:00-19:00; Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00
- Website
- praguecitytourism.cz
- Run by
- Prague City Tourism
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 50.08351, 14.3951
What it is and where
Petřín Lookout Tower is a tower in Prague (Petřínská rozhledna) in Czechia, at 324 m above sea level. It has articles in 21 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Prague, where this site lists 599 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.08351, 14.3951; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 9.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Prague City Tourism
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Nature and Architecture places in Czechia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Petřín Lookout Tower is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:18
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:08
- JulBest time15:45
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecBest time7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Architecture | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Petřín Lookout Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Czechia
To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Czechia checklist. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Petřínské bludištěWith kids82 m
- Cathedral of St Lawrence, PragueCathedral86 m
- PetřínNature · Mountains206 m
- Church of Saint Charles BorromeoChurch building in Malá Strana, Czech Republic381 m
- Strahov MonasteryChurch complex in Prague492 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: Nature
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sněžka: highest mountain of the Giant Mountains at the border of the Czech Republic and Poland
- Šumava National Park: national park in Czechia
- Großer Arber: highest mountain of the Bohemian Forest in Bavaria, Germany
- Podyjí National Park: national park in the Czech Republic
- Powder Tower, Prague: tower in Prague, Czech Republic
Every Czechia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Petřín Lookout Tower?
It is a tower in Prague (Petřínská rozhledna in the local language) in Czechia. It has articles in 21 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Petřín Lookout Tower?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Petřín Lookout Tower?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 9.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Petřínské bludiště, Cathedral of St Lawrence, Prague, Petřín. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
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- Nature1986 places for nature in Czechia, from Ore Mountains to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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