the funicular is back in operation after 2 years view the timetable 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. Compared to the previous cars, the new cabins offer greater capacity, accommodating 120 passengers instead of 100. Their design has been created to provide the best possible views, thanks to glazed side panels and a glass roof. And because the funicular operates without a driver, passengers in the front compartment can also enjoy an unobstructed view of the track ahead. The design of the new funicular also received the prestigious German Design Award 2025. “ 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. the story of the petřín tower read more 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 Restaurant Nebozízek Malá Strana Church of St Lawrence Malá Strana Štefánik Observatory Malá Strana Funicular railway photo © DPP — Václav Holič and Petr Hejna