Do you plan to visit Prague this year? Wanna know the best spots to take beautiful photos of the city? I got you. I’ve lived in Prague for almost a decade and know where the locals enjoy the best views of the city. Most tourists don’t know about them and best of all, they are free.
Before dropping the list, a quick honorable mention to the paid tourist photo spots in the city. You don’t have to try any of them, but at least you know where they are and how much they charge for a good view of Prague.
- Two towers by the Charles Bridge – $10
- Bar opposite the clock – A drink
- Astronomical Clock tower – $15
- Klementinum Library tower – $15
- Zizkov Television tower – $15
- Dancing House rooftop bar – A drink
Letna park
Letna’s position is unique. The viewpoint of the park is quite high up and offers a wide view. The park is huge so it never feels crowded (even on peak summer nights). You get to see the Prague castle from its left side. Vltava River flows under all the bridges connecting both sides of the city. The National Museum and National Theatre sit on the eastern side of the city.
When you finish taking photos, you can rent a bike in the park or just go for a beer.
How to get there:
Letna Park is nicely tucked between Prague 1, 6, and 7. It’s a short tram ride from all the key landmarks in the city center. I always take tram 8 or 26 there to escape having to take the stairs.
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Best time for photos:
Letna is best suited for sunrise photos. You can also get some amazing evening and night photos of the city skyline.
Cost:
The park is open to the public 24/7 and costs nothing.
Folimanka park
Folimanka Park is one of the most underrated parks in the city and probably my best on this list. I bet most locals don’t even know it exists. Folimanka Park overlooks the Vyšehrad fortress from its best side. My best pictures of the fortress came at early sunset. Aside from great pictures, Folimanka is also a great place to read, relax and have picnics.
How to get there:
The park sits on the edge of Prague 2 and Prague 4. The tram 6 gets you there in 10 minutes from Vaclavske Nam. You can find the best viewpoint after a 5-minute walk from Pod Karlovem tram stop.
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Best time for photos:
The park is best suited for sunset photos. If you have a telephoto lens, you can also get some decent night shots of the Vyšehrad castle.
Cost:
The park is always open to the public and costs nothing.
Vitkov
Have you ever traveled to Prague by train? Ever noticed the giant black horse statue just outside the train station? That’s Vitkov! The view from Vitkov is the best on this list because it spans almost 360 degrees. The beautiful Karlin neighborhood will be on your right. Prague Castle and the National Museum stand in the distance, separated by the river. On the left of Vitkov is the Zizkov Tower, hovering over Prague 3. The sunset pictures from Vitkov are brilliant. After taking in all the views and photos, you can pick a nice spot behind the main building to relax.
How to get there:
It’s a 5-minute walk from the Florenc bus station to the foot of the hill. And another 10 minutes up what seemed like an endless flight of stairs. After the steep climb, you will find one of the best views of the city. Absolutely worth the climb.
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Best time for photos:
The park is best suited for sunset photos and night photos of the city’s beautiful skyline.
Cost:
Vitkov is always accessible at any time of the day for free. You only get charged if you plan to go inside the museum.
Reigovy Sady
I can bet some of the best pictures you’ve seen of Prague were taken from Reigovy Sady. It’s one of the best parks in the city but not popular with tourists. Even if you do not plan to take any photos, the park should be on your bucket list. You can also find some bars and restaurants around the park.
How to get there:
Reigovy Sady connects Vinohrady with Zizkov. Unfortunately, there is no direct tram that takes you there.
You can take the tram 9, 5, 26, and 15 to Viktoria Zizkov and walk up to the park. Another option is to take the bus 135 from Namesti Miru or Florenc bus station to Na Smetance. This stops you right in front of the park.
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Best time for photos:
The park is best suited for sunset photos and night photos of the city’s beautiful skyline.
Cost:
The park is always open to the public and costs nothing.
Petřiny Hill
Everyone goes up the Petřiny hill when they visit Prague. But, you do not need to pay the funicular ride and entrance fees to the tower for a good photo. A short walk from the base of the hill, there’s a great spot for an amazing photo of the city’s skyline.
How to get there:
The closest tram stop to Petřiny is called Ujezd. Trams 22, 20, 15, 12, 23, 5, 7, 18 and 97 all go there. So you have several direct options from almost anywhere in Prague. Once you get off the tram, it’s a short walk to the photo spot (Under 4 minutes).
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Best time for photos:
This spot is best suited for sunrise photos and night photos of the city’s beautiful skyline.
Cost:
The park at the base of Petřiny is always open to the public and costs nothing.
