Štefánik Observatory
Štefánikova hvězdárna
Fee required
Parking available
Explore the cosmos at Štefánik Observatory on Prague's scenic Petřín Hill, offering public viewings, educational programs, and interactive exhibits as part of the Planetum network.

🔭 An astronomical observatory on scenic Petřín Hill in Prague.
✨ Offers public viewings, educational programs, and interactive exhibits as part of the Planetum network.

Why Go

🌌 Explore the cosmos through public viewings
📚 Engage in educational programs and interactive exhibits
🌳 Enjoy the scenic Petřín Hill location
🌠 Observe the day and night sky with large telescopes
🔬 See historical instruments and a meteorite museum

Hours

🗓️ Open daily for public viewings, with specific program times available for November 2025.

Cost

💰 General Admission / Projection:
• Adults: 110 Kč
• Children (3-15 years): 90 Kč
• Students (up to 26 years, with ID): 90 Kč
• Family (max. 2 adults + 4 children up to 15 years): 280 Kč
• Seniors (over 65 years): 90 Kč
• ZTP, ZTP/P card holders (including guide): 50 Kč
• ČAS members: 50 Kč
• Planetum club/course participants: Free
• Individual Tour (includes meteorite gift): 4,900 Kč

💰 Lectures / Lecture Shows:
• Adults: 150 Kč
• Children (3-15 years): 120 Kč
• Students (up to 26 years): 120 Kč
• Family (max. 2 adults + 4 children up to 15 years): 380 Kč
• Seniors (over 65 years): 120 Kč
• ZTP, ZTP/P card holders (including guide): 80 Kč
• ČAS members: 80 Kč
• Planetum club/course participants: Free

Getting There

🚶‍♀️ Funicular: Take the funicular to the upper station of Petřín, then approx. 100m walk.
🚌 Bus: To Stadion Strahov or Koleje Strahov stops, then 10 min walk.
🚋 Tram: To Pohořelec station, then 10-15 min walk along Strahovská street.
⚠️ Note: Funicular may be temporarily out of service.

Parking

🅿️ Free parking near Strahov dormitories (Jezdecká, Šermířská streets).
🅿️ Small parking lot at the end of Šermířská street, near Petřín Gardens entrance.
🅿️ Short-term parking for tour buses at Petřín Gardens entrance parking lot.
🅿️ Longer-term parking for tour buses in the dormitory area or behind the stadium.

Food

☕ Astrobistro cafe with refreshments available on the ground floor.

Nearby

🌳 Located at the edge of Petřín Gardens, with playgrounds and workout areas.
🔭 Visit Petřín Lookout Tower, Rose Garden, Květnice Garden, or walk to Prague Castle.

Important Info

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased at the observatory's ticket office or online.
⚠️ Due to system overload from resellers, ticket sales may experience outages; tickets are released in weekly blocks.

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