Frýdštejn

Frýdštejn is a village and municipality in the Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It is best known for its prominent medieval castle ruin of the same name, perched atop a basalt rock formation. The castle, originally built in the 14th century, offers commanding views of the surrounding Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) landscape. The village itself is situated below the castle hill.

The municipality covers an area of approximately 15.41 square kilometers (5.95 square miles) and as of [insert current year, use date from a reliable source like the Czech Statistical Office, and add reference link here. e.g., 2023] has a population of approximately [insert current population, use date from a reliable source like the Czech Statistical Office, and add reference link here. e.g., 850].

Historically, the area has been tied to agriculture and small-scale crafts. Tourism plays a significant role in the local economy, largely due to the popularity of Frýdštejn Castle and its proximity to other attractions in the Bohemian Paradise. The municipality is accessible by road and is a popular destination for hikers and history enthusiasts. The Frýdštejn castle ruin is a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.