Sketch Walk: Petřín Hill

Let’s continue our urban sketching walks with a climb up Petřín Hill, following the route of the funicular. Along the route, we’ll also have a chance to see the new funicular cars, introduced this year and designed by Anna Marešová. 

We’ll stop for 15-20 minutes of sketching at each location, gradually making our way from the foot of the hill to the top. It will be cold, but the walk uphill may help keep us warm.

Stop 1 – Újezd

We’ll start at Újezd, the gateway to Petřín and home to the lower station of the funicular. It’s a lively part of the city where historic buildings, trams and visitors heading up the hill all meet.

Stop 2 – Nebozízek

Our second stop is Nebozízek, a terrace partway up the hill with views across Prague. Since the 19th century, it has been a popular destination for walkers making their way through the Petřín gardens.

Stop 3 – top of the Petřín hill

We’ll finish at the top of Petřín, surrounded by gardens and some of Prague’s most visited landmarks. The area became a popular destination after the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition, when both the Petřín Lookout Tower and the funicular were built.

Feel free to join us anywhere along the route — here’s the map if you want to hop in on the way: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zjrJCkn1NASZhim16 

Schedule

Sunday, 8th November 

13:00 : Meeting in front of the funicular stop (Újezd). 

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4avqybJ3MsiJ24Vn7 

Around 15:00 : Meeting in front of the funicular stop (Petřín), showing our sketches and sharing experiences.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UDfQQRsENHyje3Hg6  

For New Members

Our events are open to everyone who enjoys drawing and urban sketching. There are no fees, just bring your own sketchbook and media you like. There is no formal tuition given but you can certainly get inspired by others. All levels are welcome!

If you have urban sketching questions or suggestions, please bring them up with the group admins.

Event image sketched by Jan Vítek.

Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2073255519996028