Skalní hrad Frýdštejn

Location: Frýdštejn 80, 463 42 Hodkovice nad Mohelkou · Liberec Region

Category: castle / château

A Gothic rock fortress from the 14th century set in the crags of the Vranov Ridge in the Bohemian Paradise. The preserved circular tower and rooms carved into the rock are a unique example of medieval rock fortification. The views from the castle over the Jizera Mountains landscape are breathtaking – an ideal destination for a school trip into nature.

Why visit this place?

• The tower on the highest sandstone rock is 15 metres tall, 9 metres across, with walls 2 metres thick.
• Frýdštejn is first mentioned in 1385; in 1432 it was besieged by Hussites led by Jan Čapek ze Sán.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3,068 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 114 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: 1 May – 31 October: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00. Group tours outside season can be arranged (min. 30 persons).
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 70 CZK, children 30 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 3068 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of the Gothic rock castle with commentary on medieval fortification.

Official website: https://www.frydstejn.cz

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