🌳 A sprawling historic forest park in Prague's Košíře district, spanning approximately 66 hectares.
🏰 Discover its romantic charm with a 13-meter lookout tower, a unique Chinese pavilion, and numerous historical features.
🚶♀️ Explore scenic paths for walking and cycling, including a yellow tourist trail
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy family-friendly amenities like children's playgrounds and gazebos for picnics
🔭 Climb the lookout tower, built as an artificial castle ruin, for beautiful views of the surroundings
🏯 Marvel at the miniature octagonal Chinese pavilion, built in 1822, once featuring a moving figure
📜 Immerse yourself in the rich history of the former Cibulka estate, transformed into an English park in 1815
🏞️ Connect your visit with an outing to the adjacent Vidoule natural monument
🐶 Bring your dog along for a walk, as they are welcome on a leash
⏰ The lookout tower is freely accessible year-round.
🌳 The park itself is generally open 24/7 for visitors.
📍 Located in Košíře, Prague 5 (150 00), the park is easily accessible by public transport.
👟 Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking or cycling on the park's paths.
🧺 Consider bringing a picnic to enjoy in one of the many gazebos.
📜 Originally a 14th-century farmstead, the estate was transformed into a romantic English park by Bishop Leopold Linhart Thun-Hohenstein between 1817 and 1826.
⚙️ The park once featured fascinating mechanical figures, including a moving Chinese figure in the pavilion, a rising hermit in the hermitage, and a knight in armor within the castle ruin.
✨ Recent renovations in 2014 restored the lookout tower, hermitage, spring house, and several statues.
🏡 Since April 2021, the Cibulka estate is owned by the Vlčková Family Foundation, dedicated to children's palliative care and hosting community events.
🚧 Note that Café Cibulka, located within the estate, is currently undergoing reconstruction until autumn 2026.
🏛️ The forest park is owned by the City of Prague and maintained by Lesy hl. m. Prahy.