In the past, the town has been a popular place of residence for several scientists, literary people, and artists, including Franz Kafka, Ezra Pound, Paul Lazarsfeld, and also Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who appreciated its mild climate.
Varem on linn olnud populaarseks elukohaks mitmele teadlasele, kirjanikule ja kunstnikule, sealhulgas Franz Kafka, Ezra Pound, Paul Lazarsfeld ja ka Austria keisrinna Elisabeth, kes hindas selle pehmet kliimat.