Státní zámek Kynžvart

Location: Státní zámek Kynžvart, 354 91 Lázně Kynžvart · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: state château

Empire-style château of Prince Metternich near Mariánské Lázně, managed by NPÚ and designated as European Cultural Heritage. Unique collections: Cabinet of Curiosities, gilded table services by Thomire, Egyptian mummies. Wheelchair-accessible on part of the route. Park freely accessible year-round.

Why visit this place?

• The castle museum, founded in 1828, is among the oldest in Bohemia; its collections began with a gift from Karel Huss, the former executioner of Cheb.
• The castle library holds some 12,000 titles in 24,000 volumes, including 130 rare manuscripts and 230 incunabula.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 4,187 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 45 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun Apr–Oct; Feb–Mar limited (pre-booked groups year-round)
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 220 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 4187 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Cabinet of Curiosities – collection of rarities for schools; Egyptian mummies; credit cards accepted

Official website: https://www.zamek-kynzvart.cz

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