Kynžvart Château
Lázně Kynžvart, Czechia
The classicist summer residence of Chancellor Metternich, set in a large landscape park a short drive from Mariánské Lázně. Guided tours show his library and an old cabinet of curiosities; tours run mainly from spring to autumn.
Kynžvart Château (Zámek Kynžvart) in Lázně Kynžvart, in western Czechia, is a neoclassical residence of State Chancellor Klemens Wenzel von Metternich, who had it remodelled between 1821 and 1836 with the architect Pietro Nobile. After the Battle of White Mountain the estate passed to the Metternich family, who owned it by 1630 at the latest. The château was nationalised in 1945 and reopened to visitors in 2000 after extensive renovation.
You can only visit on a guided tour, which covers around 25 rooms. Highlights are a library with more than 200 incunabula and the museum founded in 1828, with a cabinet of curiosities and Egyptian antiquities, including two mummies, one of which has been here since 1830. The château is fully accessible, and a direct train runs from Mariánské Lázně, so it makes a good detour on a road trip. Check the current tour times on the château's website before you set off.
- Nearest town
- Lázně Kynžvart, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.0103, 12.6236
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Kynžvart Château?
Kynžvart Château is in Lázně Kynžvart, Czechia, at GPS 50.0103, 12.6236. It is about 8 km from Mariánské Lázně.
Can you camp near Kynžvart Château?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping La Provence, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kynžvart Château?
Kynžvart Château is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.
What is there to see near Kynžvart Château?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cheb Castle (20 km), Loket Castle (22 km), Mill Colonnade (30 km) and St Bartholomew’s Cathedral (61 km).
When is the best time to visit Kynžvart Château?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)