Start planning

Prague · Czechia

Vyšehrad

A historic fortified hill above the Vltava with ramparts, parkland, a basilica and the national cemetery.

Plan a trip here Website / visitor information
Vyšehrad Praguegirl15 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Prague
Last checked
7 Aug 2026

Why visit

A historic fortified hill above the Vltava with ramparts, parkland, a basilica and the national cemetery. The hill was an important early Přemyslid stronghold and later part of Prague’s fortification system; its myths and cemetery also give it a strong place in Czech national memory. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

What you will see

  • Rampart views.
  • Basilica of St Peter and St Paul.
  • Slavín cemetery.

History

The hill was an important early Přemyslid stronghold and later part of Prague’s fortification system; its myths and cemetery also give it a strong place in Czech national memory.

Photographs

Vyšehrad

Praguegirl15 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Arrive by metro and walk downhill through the site.

  2. 2

    Combine the ramparts with the cemetery rather than focusing only on the basilica.

  3. 3

    Stay for late-afternoon light over the Vltava if weather is clear.

About Prague

Capital city heritage, riverfronts, museums and major visitor attractions.

Open the Czechia guide

Combine it with

More to see around Prague

All of Prague
Prague Castle Prague · Czechia A vast hilltop castle complex of palaces, courtyards, churches and gardens overlooking Prague. St Vitus Cathedral Prague · Czechia Prague Castle’s Gothic cathedral, famous for stained glass, royal tombs and the Chapel of St Wenceslas. Charles Bridge Prague · Czechia Prague’s landmark stone bridge across the Vltava, lined with Baroque statues and framed by medieval bridge towers. Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock Prague · Czechia The historic heart of Prague, centred on the Old Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Týn Church and a ring of historic façades. Old Jewish Cemetery & Jewish Museum Prague Prague · Czechia A deeply atmospheric historic cemetery visited as part of the Jewish Museum’s cluster of synagogues and heritage sites in Josefov. Petřín Lookout Tower Prague · Czechia A 63.5-metre steel lookout tower on Petřín Hill with panoramic views across Prague.

Already worked out

Ready-made trips through Prague

All ready-made trips
Prague Essentials — 3 Days 3 days · 8 stops · Moderate pace A first Prague visit balancing the castle district, Old Town, Jewish heritage, river landmarks and one relaxed viewpoint or family stop. Prague & Central Bohemia — 5 Days 5 days · 9 stops · Moderate pace A five-day extension beyond Prague linking major royal castles, landscaped estates and the UNESCO monuments of Kutná Hora. Czechia Grand Tour — 10 Days 10 days · 19 stops · Active pace A ten-day introduction to Czechia linking Prague, Kutná Hora, South Bohemia, West Bohemia, northern landscapes, Vysočina, Brno and South Moravia without trying to visit every region.