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The Mirror Maze on Petřín Hill, Praha

A charming historic attraction in Praha with classic and distorting mirror fun.

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Explore a charming castle-like building on Petřín Hill, home to a whimsical mirror maze and a unique hall of distorting mirrors. Discover an intricate diorama depicting a historical battle, offering entertainment for all ages.

Navigate a fun mirror maze and a hall of distorting mirrors inside a castle-like pavilion on Petřín Hill, featuring a historical diorama.

Mirror Maze on Petřín
About the Mirror Maze on Petřín

The Mirror Maze on Petřín is a distinctive attraction located on Petřín Hill in Praha, housed within a building designed to resemble a small castle. Visitors can navigate a traditional mirror labyrinth that leads to a historical diorama. This diorama depicts the 1648 battle at Charles Bridge, followed by a "hall of laughter" featuring convex and concave mirrors for amusing reflections.

A mock-Gothic pavilion with green spires and a central arched gateway, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
Mirror Maze on Petřín opening hours in Prague

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for Mirror Maze on Petřín. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Prague.

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Mirror Maze on Petřín Admission and Tickets

Admission to the Mirror Maze on Petřín includes options for adults, youth aged 16–26, and reduced-price tickets for children aged 6-15 and seniors over 65. Children up to 5 years old and disabled persons with a ZTP/P card receive free entry, with the latter also allowing free entry for one accompanying person. An early bird discount of 50% is available daily during the first hour after opening, excluding specific public holidays. Additionally, visitors can purchase combi-tickets that include access to the Petřín Tower or multi-sight passes for other Prague attractions.

Adult
CZK 150.00

Visitors under 15 may enter only when accompanied by an adult (18+).

Child (ages 6–15)
CZK 100.00

Ages 6—15 Reduced admission fee category.

Senior (65+)
CZK 100.00

Seniors over 65 Reduced admission fee category.

Visitor amenities at the Mirror Maze on Petřín

The Mirror Maze on Petřín offers limited accessibility support, with step-free entry available via the cashier's assistance. While the maze itself is not accessible for wheelchair users due to its architectural layout, a barrier-free public toilet is located in the immediate vicinity of the building. Note that there are no sanitary facilities provided within the pavilion itself.

Barrier-free public toilet nearby

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Accessible entry

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Museum pass access at the Mirror Maze on Petřín

Visitors can enjoy the Mirror Maze on Petřín using recognized city passes, which provide streamlined entry to this historic labyrinth. Please check the specific conditions for each pass to understand how your selected option applies to your visit in Prague.

Mirror Maze on Petřín in Prague

The Mirror Maze on Petřín is situated within Petřínské sady on Petřín Hill, in Prague's charming Malá Strana neighborhood. This distinctive hilltop location offers visitors a unique experience, combining the amusement of the maze with panoramic city views and the opportunity to explore the surrounding parkland.

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Petřínské sady

118 00 Praha

Malá Strana, CZ

How to Visit the Mirror Maze on Petřín

To visit the Mirror Maze on Petřín in Praha, visitors under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. While the building offers partial wheelchair accessibility, be aware that the maze corridors have sharp turns, and public sanitary facilities are located nearby, not within the building. Please note that the funicular railway to Petřín is not operating, so allow time to ascend Petřín Hill via one of the available walking paths.

How to Visit the Mirror Maze on Petřín

The Mirror Maze on Petřín Experience

The Mirror Maze on Petřín offers a distinctive visitor experience within its castle-like pavilion in Praha. Guests first navigate a traditional mirror labyrinth designed for classic optical fun, creating a sense of playful disorientation. Beyond the maze, a unique diorama brings to life the 1648 battle between Praguers and Swedes at Charles Bridge, featuring a large painting and plastic foreground for a detailed historical presentation. The experience culminates in the popular "hall of laughter," where various convex and concave mirrors provide amusing and warped reflections, delighting both children and adults. This attraction combines historical context with timeless optical illusions for an engaging visit.

Interior of a mirror maze with wooden pillars and arched ceilings, reflecting endlessly in mirrors

History of the Mirror Maze on Petřín

The Mirror Maze on Petřín, housed in a castle-like pavilion, originated as an exhibition building for the 1891 Jubilee Provincial Exhibition. Shortly after, it was relocated to Petřín Hill and transformed into a mirror maze by 1893. This transformation occurred on a hill with a *rich past*; Petřín supplied construction stones for Prague since ancient times, and the Hunger Wall was built here between 1360 and 1362. The same year the maze's original pavilion opened, 1891, also saw the construction of the Petřín Lookout Tower and the inauguration of the funicular railway, marking a period of significant development for the hill as a public attraction.

  • Rocks used for construction since ancient times

    Historical period

    Since ancient times, stones were dug from Petřín hill and used to construct buildings in Prague. The hill itself is named Petřín due to the large number of rocks.

  • Construction of the Hunger Wall

    1360-1362Construction

    The medieval defense wall known as the Hunger Wall was built on Petřín Hill between 1360 and 1362 by order of Charles IV, King of Bohemia.

  • Petřín Lookout Tower built

    1891Milestone

    The Petřín Lookout Tower, designed to resemble the Eiffel Tower, was constructed atop the hill in 1891.

  • Petřín funicular railway began operation

    1891Milestone

    The Petřín funicular, a funicular railway linking the summit of the hill to Prague's Malá Strana district, first operated in 1891.

  • St. Michael Church transferred to Petřín

    1929Relocation

    The St. Michael the Archangel Church, built in the Boyko style in the second half of the 17th century, was transferred from Subcarpathian Ruthenia to Petřín in 1929.

Mirror Maze on Petřín: Questions and Reflections

Lost in questions about the Mirror Maze on Petřín? Before you get delightfully disoriented, discover key details about tickets, including special early bird discounts and family options. Find all your practical answers here for a smooth visit to this unique Prague attraction.

What is the phone number for Mirror Maze on Petřín?

You can contact the organization headquarters that manages Mirror Maze on Petřín by calling +420 221 714 714.

How do I contact the reception at Mirror Maze on Petřín?

To reach the reception for Mirror Maze on Petřín, you can send an email to [email protected].

How can I contact Mirror Maze on Petřín for general enquiries?

For general enquiries concerning Mirror Maze on Petřín, you can send an email to [email protected]. This email is handled by Prague City Tourism, which manages the venue.

Does Mirror Maze on Petřín offer a contact form?

Yes, Mirror Maze on Petřín provides a contact form accessible through the Prague City Tourism website at https://prague.eu/en/kontakt/.

Practical Visitor Tips for the Mirror Maze

To visit the Mirror Maze on Petřín, please note that visitors under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The building offers partial accessibility for wheelchairs, with entry possible via the east double-leaf door which staff can open upon request. However, the maze corridors feature sharp turns, limiting maneuverability for wheelchair users. While there are no sanitary facilities inside the building, a fully barrier-free public toilet is available in the immediate vicinity for convenience.

Visitor Guide for the Mirror Maze on Petřín

The Mirror Maze on Petřín provides a fun and unique experience suitable for families, couples, and solo visitors. Visitors under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. While the building's entrance in Malá Strana, Praha, is accessible with staff assistance, the mirror maze itself contains narrow and angled passageways that are not wheelchair accessible. Accessible public toilets are located nearby, as sanitary facilities are not available within the building. This attraction offers an engaging way to experience optical illusions and historical narrative.

Mirror Maze on Petřín Photo Gallery

The gallery presents views of the Mirror Maze on Petřín, highlighting its distinctive mock-Gothic pavilion, complete with green-hued spires and arched entrances, situated on Petřín Hill in Prague. You will also see the labyrinth's reflective interiors, featuring wooden pillars and arched ceilings, which promise a playful experience with optical illusions and distorted perspectives.

Coat of arms of Prague with two white lions, a shield, and a crown on a black background
A mock-Gothic pavilion with green spires and a central arched gateway, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
Mock-Gothic pavilion with green spires and a stone archway entrance, surrounded by bare trees under a blue sky
A white building with a blue metal tower structure on Petřín Hill, surrounded by green trees and a lamppost in the foreground.
Yellow and white mock-Gothic pavilion with green spires and heraldic shields, entrance gate, surrounded by trees and bushes under a clear blue sky
Mock-Gothic pavilion with green copper spires and a yellow facade under a clear blue sky
Mock-Gothic pavilion with green copper spires and a central tower under a blue sky
Interior of a mirror maze with wooden pillars and arched ceilings, reflecting endlessly in mirrors
A yellow building with green spires and a pointed arch entrance, surrounded by bare trees under a blue sky
Yellow mock-Gothic building with crenellated walls, arched entrance with metal gate, and three heraldic shields above the door
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