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Vyšehrad Location | Directions, Getting There & More

​Vyšehrad is a Baroque fortress dating back to the 10th century that symbolizes the rich history of the Czech Republic. The historical fortress, built on a hilltop above the Vltava River, offers breathtaking views of Prague and the Vltava River. Before you plan your visit to Vyšehrad, read on to know everything there is to know about the various means of getting to the fortress.

Vyšehrad Location

Vyšehrad is a historical fortification in Prague, located on the east bank of the Vltava River.  Vyšehrad castle is situated on a hill with an altitude of about 400 meters.

Address: V Pevnosti 159/5b, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia

Nearest Landmark: Czech Police Museum

The closest metro station is Vyšehrad, on Metro line C, a 9-minute walk to Vyšehrad.

Tram No.s 7, 14, 18, 24, 93, 95 take you to Albertov tram stop. Tram No.s 2, 3, 7, 17, 21, 92 take you to the Výtoň tram stop.

Plan Your Visit

Getting to Vyšehrad

By Metro

Closest metro station: Vyšehrad

  • Vyšehrad is a 9-minute walk from Vyšehrad metro station.
  • The Metro line C goes to Vyšehrad metro station.
  • If you are close to line A or B, you can change to line C at Muzeum station or Florenc station.
  • The Prague Metro runs less frequently over the weekend and post-midnight.
  • The metro runs from 5 AM to 12 AM.
  • The metro frequency is usually 2-5 minutes.

By Tram

Closest tram stop: Albertov

  • Tram No.s 7, 14, 18, 24, 93, 95 take you to Albertov tram stop, a 6-minute walk to Vyšehrad.
  • Tram No.s 2, 3, 7, 17, 21, 92 take you to the Výtoň tram stop, a 13-minute walk to Vyšehrad.
  • Trams are the most suitable public transport at night as they have the highest frequency.
  • Prague Trams are numbered from #1 and up. The Night trams are numbered from #51 to #59.

By Taxi

  • The metros and trams in Prague are connected quite well within the city. For tourists, the best option is to take one of the two public transport to visit Vyšehrad. However, a taxi can be helpful during a time crunch.
  • The taxi will take you to the stop near the Brick Gate of Vyšehrad or you can even get dropped off at the metro station and walk the rest of the way to Vyšehrad. It is advisable to pre-agree on a price for the taxi to avoid being overcharged.

Getting to Vyšehrad via Car

Directions

  • It is quite easy to reach Vyšehrad via car.
  • Prague Letňany Airport is roughly 15.7 kilometers away from Vyšehrad.
  • You can travel via Route 8, Městský okruh and E65, and via Městský okruh from the airport.
  • Traveling via Route 8 is usually the fastest but do check the maps before deciding your route as the travel time can vary according to the time of day and traffic.

Parking

It is possible to park cars in paid areas around Vyšehrad. However, inside the Vyšehrad complex, parking is permitted only in the designated places between the Leopold Gate and the Tabor Gate.

Please note that buses are not authorized to enter the Vyšehrad complex.

Frequently Asked Questions About Getting to Vyšehrad

A. Vyšehrad is located at V Pevnosti 159/5b, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia. Find the location of Vyšehrad on maps here.

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