Frymburk Castle Ruins, Nový Hrádek, Czech Republic

Frymburk (Friedenburg) castle was founded in the beginning of the 14th century probably by the Lords of Lipá. The castle is surrounded by the River Olešenka and lies next to Nový Hrádek. It has a big round tower, partly collapsed. A water basin is carved in the rock in a small courtyard.

The castle is for the first time mentioned in the year 1354, when it was allegedly in property of not closely known Matyáš of Frymburk. The castle as well as surrounding manors at Nový Hrádek were taken over by Hynek of Dubá and in Náchod (in 1368), but there also appears name of Jinřich of Lipá and Jan of Lichtenberk. In the beginning of the 15th century the manor belonged to Dobruška.

In the course of the Thirty Year’s War the castle was conquered by peasant rebels and some time later it was burnt by Swedish together with Nový Hrádek. It has never been renewed. The ruins are today unstable and dangerous, and therefore not available for public.

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Zdenek Havlíček (15 months ago)
A beautiful ruin, unfortunately closed due to poor technical condition. Tour possible, after telephone arrangement.

Oldřich Kolář (16 months ago)
I was at the castle a month ago, by appointment and inside. With its huge tower - keep, the castle is completely unique and that is how the castle should be approached, so far its condition is sad, it is a bad business card of culture, a shame, nothing has been done here and as it looks now there is no chance for any change to to a better one. I give it three stars for its uniqueness.

Tetiana Dudka (21 months ago)
We got here by accident when we were at a nearby ski resort. At first they thought it was nothing special, but still decided to go up and see the ruins closer. The photo gallery itself was closed, and the area nearby is wonderful, fashionable to look at animals. If you go around Flimburk, a wonderful landscape opens up behind it, there are several meadows for a walk and a small town. And there is also a wooden gazebo with benches and a table for a snack. In the spring, we will definitely come here on bicycles ?

Al Šejk (2 years ago)
The ruins of Frimburk Castle, it looked like someone was working to save it for a while, but the tower is still crumbling...

Milan Bláha (3 years ago)
It is also possible to get inside by prior arrangement. The castle with the widest tower in our country and allegedly in all of Europe... The masonry is falling a bit, so it would like to do something to save it ?

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