the new face of the historic funicular The heavy rains in September 2024, which caused extensive flooding in the Czech Republic, also soaked the slope on which the funicular runs. In order to stabilise the rain-damaged terrain, a complete reconstruction of the line, originally scheduled for March 2025, started immediately. The two cars that have been in operation to date were sent to the National Technical Museum and the Museum of Public Transport in Střešovice. In 2026, they will be replaced with a set of new cars designed by Anna Marešová Designers. I never use a car to get around Prague. Public transport is a matter of course, and I also love walking around the city. anna marešová designers The design of the new funicular cars to Petřín was created by the studio of Czech designer Anna Marešová. Having previously designed the unique T3 Coupé sightseeing tram inspired by the legendary Czechoslovak T3 trams, she also designed a new look for the city’s most popular attraction, enjoyed by 1.7 million passengers every year. how to get to Petřín during the funicular closure Even though the funicular is not currently running, you can easily reach Petřín via the following routes: From the Pohořelec stop (tram No. 22) via Strahovská or Úvoz Street From the Malostranské náměstí stop (trams No. 12, 20, 22) on foot via Tržiště and Vlašská Street From the Újezd stop (trams No. 6, 9, 12, 20, 22) on foot through the Seminary Garden From the Koleje Strahov or Stadion Strahov stop on foot past the college dormitories and through the Rose Garden (flat option) The Nebozízek station can be reached on foot from the 194 minibus stop at Nemocnice pod Petřínem nearby places to visit Petřín Tower Malá Strana Petřín Mirror Maze Malá Strana Prague Visitor Centre — Petřín Tower Malá Strana Petřín Gardens Malá Strana / Hradčany Church of the Archangel Michael at Petřín Smíchov