Being a tourist, your routine can be pretty hectic and it is normal to look out for an escapade. You must keep a day off, completely for yourself or your partner, so that you can do something to calm down your senses and just relax. Petrin Hill is one such amazingly beautiful place where one can just relax their mind and unwind from all the tiredness. Having the perfect romantic vibe, Petrin is the best place for a solo walk or a walk with your partner. This large, open spaced park, has a lot of natural beauty and entertainment.
The blossoming scent of cherry orchards is a nature’s blessing in Petrin and soothes the human mind like nothing else can. Moroever, the paronamic views from above the Petrin hill are worth a hundred words.
What can you do in Petrin Hill?
So coming to what can one exactly do in this park?
Firstly, you must go the Petrin Lookout Tower. It is a small replica of the Eiffel Tower and was built in 1891. It has 299 steps which take you to the peak of this tower. The view from up there is breath taking and the entrance fee for it is 150 CZK. It is best to visit this place in the early hours because it gets crowded. The opening timings vary from season to season;
- November to February it opens from 10 am to 6 pm
- March to October it opens from 10 am to 8 pm
- April to September it opens from 10 am to 10 pm
Second, there is a Mirror Maze in Petrin Hill which is just a few steps away from the Lookout Tower. It is a great entertainment spot in Petrin and is wonderful for children. You also get a discounted, combination ticket for the maze and the tower both. The opening hours are same for it as that of the Lookout tower.
The rose gardens are another exotically beautiful and relaxing element of the Petrin Hill. Sitting in that wonderful scent of blooming flowers calms down the senses and relaxes one from within. If you are wishing to have a heart to heart converstaion with your partner than these rose gardens are definitely the best place to sit.
How to Get there?
You can get to Petrin Hill by Tram 9, 12, 15 and 22. Just take a walk up to the hills and you get into the beauty that unfolds itself in the name of Petrin Hill.