Nejdek

Sister cities

• Johanngeorgenstadt

History

Nejdek was founded around 1250 as a tin mining settlement. The first written mention of Nejdek is from 1340. During the golden era of tin mining in the 14th–16th century, the town experienced its greatest expansion. From 1446 to 1602, it was owned by the Schlick family. During their rule, iron ore also began to be mined, and smelters and hammer mills were established in the area. In 1602–1633, the Nejdek estate was owned by the Collon family, and violent re-Catholicisation took place. During this period, many inhabitants left and there was a decline in mining. In the 19th century, the town was industrialised. Ironworks and spinning mill were established. In 1899, the Karlovy Vary–Johanngeorgenstadt railway was put into operation.

Geography

Nejdek is located about northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the west of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Tisovský vrch at above sea level. The Rolava River flows through the town.

Most-observed species

• Eurasian Blackbird

  Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  850
• Great Tit

  Parus major Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  781
• Eurasian Blue Tit

  Cyanistes caeruleus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  776
• Common Chaffinch

  Fringilla coelebs Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  757
• Common Chiffchaff

  Phylloscopus collybita (Vieillot, 1817) · Aves
  615
• Mallard

  Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  609
• Eurasian Jay

  Garrulus glandarius (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  597
• Common Wood-Pigeon

  Columba palumbus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  569

Most recent

• M 3.2 — 2018-05-22
  2 km ENE of Luby, Czechia
• M 4.1 — 2018-05-21
  2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany
• M 3.8 — 2014-05-31
  4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia
• M 4 — 2011-09-04
  5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia
• M 2.9 — 2008-11-23
  4 km SW of Oloví, Czechia
• M 2.9 — 2008-10-31
  3 km NW of Zwota, Germany