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Kynžvart Chateau

Zámek Kynžvart · Castle

181 km · 2 h 8 min from Prague Directions from Prague Open in Google Maps
Indoor — good in rainBest: 🌸 ☀️ 🍂 Spring, Summer, Autumn

About

A neoclassical chateau remodeled 1821-1836 for Austrian Chancellor Klemens von Metternich.

Best forHistoryArt & museums

Background & story

Kynžvart Castle is a historic château located near Lázně Kynžvart in the Cheb District of the Czech Republic. The building's architecture is in the neoclassical style. After extensive renovations, the castle was reopened to the public in 2000. A guided tour takes visitors through 25 rooms of the castle.

Historical and cultural context is adapted from the linked source. Check opening times, prices and access rules on the official website before travel.

Don’t miss: Holds Metternich's cabinet of curiosities -- one of the world's oldest private museums, with Egyptian mummies and medieval manuscripts.

Plan your visit

Opening hours

seasonal · closed roughly mid-Dec-Feb

Indicative price

220 CZK (~€9)

Time needed

~45 min

Effort

Easy

Families

Kid-friendly

Dogs

Grounds generally allow leashed dogs — confirm

Mobility note

Steps or uneven ground likely

General guidance derived from the site type, not venue-specific verification. Based on pram suitability; wheelchair users should confirm details with the venue.

Opening hours · seasonal · Indicative price · reviewed ·

Tickets & experiences

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Lázně Kynžvart

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