Municipal office Frýdlant nad Ostravicí.
City of Frýdlant n.o.:
- cadastral area of 2, 188 ha
- population 9, 674
- train connection to Ostrava and in the opposite direction Valašské Meziříčí, Kojetín; motor train to Ostravica
- bus connection to Ostrava, Frenštát, Slovakia.
City of Frýdlant n.O. (357 m above sea level) is a foothill town located in the valley of the Ostravice River below Lysa hora (1323 m above sea level) and due to its geographical location is often called the gateway to the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains.
In old Latin texts we find the name Vriedelanth, in German Friedland. The origin of the name has its origin in German, probably from two words: Land means land and vrieden protect (territory that must be guarded).
The order to settle the area around the Ostravice River dates from 1256, when King Přemysl Otakar II decided at the Diet in Opole. in the dispute between the prince of Těšín and the bishop of Olomouc, that the river Ostravice will form the territorial border here.
In the years 1285 - 1300, the settlement of this territory created the Místecko - Frýdlantská fiefdom. In 1300, we meet the name Jindřich of Frýdlant.
The city provides visitors with a variety of cultural and sporting activities. Not only choirs, but also brass bands, folklore ensembles, dulcimer music and other interest groups have their headquarters here. Among the most important natives is without a doubt the graphic artist and painter Ferdiš Duša (1888 – 1958), who entered the history of Czech fine art mainly with his graphic cycles depicting Ostrava in the 1930s. The Gallery of artistic enamel and cast iron, which is located in the premises of the cultural center, also offers visitors to the Beskydy Mountains variety during their wanderings. The core of this collection consists of works that the city acquires as results of the International Symposium on Frýdlant Artistic Enamel.
Anyone looking for active rest will find the best conditions in Frýdlanta nad Ostravicí and its surroundings. More than a hundred years ago, the Sokol physical education unit was founded in the city. In recent years, new modern sports grounds have been built. The Sports Hall next to the football field with a gym, badminton courts and ping-pong tables is at your disposal all year round. The tennis hall with 4 courts and a summer tennis area is located near the swimming pool with water slide. Volleyball lovers can visit the courts near Sokolovna or the beach volleyball court near the raft. You can actively relax in several new fitness centers. The Kotelna Sports and Relaxation Center has become a mecca for all those who appreciate active rest, where you will find a beach volleyball court, squash courts, tennis courts with an artificial surface, a swimming pool with underwater lighting and 5 water attractions, a sauna, a solarium, a hot tub and massage boxes. The boiler room is wheelchair accessible.
In winter, there are suitable terrains for ski tourism in the surroundings of the city, and those who need even more excitement can try paragliding on the highest peak of Ondřejník Skalka.