Lázně Kynžvart


Lázně Kynžvart is a spa town in Cheb District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It has a population of about 1,400. It is located near a château of the same name.
The Jewish Königswarter family originate in the town.
Kynžvart is famous for its sanatorium, which is designed for children ages 2 to 15 with nonspecific respiratory disorders.

History

The earliest record of the town appeared in the 16th century. The Metternich family founded the town.
In 1822, Prince Richard Metternich built a spa and six springs around the area. The area shortly became more popular after the spa was built. Eventually, people and moved into the town and elected mayors. In 1872, a railway was built. In 1908, it was legally recognized as an official town.
During the Whooping Cough Epidemic, children were treated in the town.

Population development

Pre-1945

After 1945

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Lázně Kynžvart consists of roaring lion in front of red and white shield.

Notable people

Lázně Kynžvart is twinned with: