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Frymburk

History:

We find the first mentions of Frymburk in literature dating back to 1198. At that time, it was called “Fritburk”. Frymburk was awarded the town privilege in the year 1379. Since then, the town began to develop and by the end of the 16th century, 118 residential building and 6 taverns stood there; in addition, agriculture thrived in the region. Frymburk wasn’t spared the torments brought about by the Thirty Years’ War. The town was plundered by the Swedish army, and, just like the rest of the country, it took many years to recover from the wounds the war had dealt. After some time, the regular weekly and yearly fairs were restored. In 1856, the town was struck by a devastating fire which burned down 54 houses and the historical square. During the reconstruction in the 19th century, Frymburk was endowed with a telegraph and street lighting. The development of tourism came about as late as after World War II. The area’s tourist attraction was significantly influenced by the construction of the Lipno Dam which was filled in the year 1959.

Present:

At present, the town on the bank of Lipno has more than 1200 residents. In both summer and winter seasons, however, its capacity increases a few times. It is an important cultural, sport and tourist base for Czech and foreign tourists alike. Throughout the year, a large number of sporting events are held here (scuba diving, skiing, marathons for runners, tennis tournaments, angling competitions, etc.). Thanks to Hotel Frymburk , the town is slowly becoming known for hosting medium and larger conventions. The capacity of the hotel waterpark and wellness centre which ranks among the largest in the Czech Republic, cannot be missed out either.