A tour of Kynžvart Castle

The Metternichs acquired the Kynžvart estate in 1630 on the basis of confiscations on the White Mountain. for 66114 imperial gol­d.

The most famous owner of the castle was Klement Václav Lothar Johann Nepomuk, 2nd Prince von Metternich-Winneburg.

In the years 1821–1839, the castle was rebuilt in the style of Viennese classicism. The outstanding Viennese architect Pietro Nobile had to respect a number of chancellor's de­signs and demanding requirements. Implementing the plans was not a cheap affair. In September 1822, the banker Salomon Rothschild provided Metternich with a personal loan of 900,000 gold (ie, about € 45 million), repayable for 12 years with five percent interest. A favorable loan paid off to the bankers; six days later, all five Rothschild brothers received the hereditary title of Austrian free lord. The loan, in turn, helped Metternich rebuild the Kynžvart chateau, invest capital in the large estates in Kynžvart and Plasy, and invest almost half a million gold in extensive purchases of jewelery, coins and art collections.

At the beginning of the revolution in March 1848, the Chancellor resigned. He spent three years in voluntary exile in London. After returning until his death on June 11, 1859, he often stayed in Kynžvart.

The tour of the castle is barrier-free. Parking directly in front of the castle for a fee or free of charge in the parking lot at the restaurant on the golf course about 5 minutes walk from the castle. Directly at the castle there is a castle restaurant with an outdoor terrace. There are two other restaurants in the area.

Kynžvart Castle is an amazing place for a trip.