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Rokytnice nad Jizerou (German: Rochlitz an der Iser) is a town in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,500 inhabitants.

Rokytnice nad Jizero
Town
Town hall
Flag Coat of arms
Rokytnice nad Jizero Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°43′48″N 15°27′0″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Liberec
District	Semily
Founded	1574
Government
• Mayor	Petr Matyáš
Area
• Total	36.94 km2 (14.26 sq mi)
Elevation	520 m (1,710 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	2,537
• Density	69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes	512 44, 512 45
Website	www.rokytnice.com

Administrative parts

Rokytnice nad Jizerou is made up of town parts of Dolní Rokytnice and Horní Rokytnice, and villages of Františkov, Hleďsebe, Hranice, Rokytno and Studenov.

Etymology

Rokytnice nad Jizerou was named after the Huťský stream, formerly called Rokytnice. The name Rokytnice refers to the old Czech word rokyta (meaning "willow") a common tree in the area.[2]

Geography

Rokytnice nad Jizerou is located about 27 kilometres (17 mi) east of Liberec. It is a mountain resort town in the western part of the Giant Mountains. The municipal territory borders Poland. The town is located in elongated valleys of the Huťský stream, covering an area between the mountains massifs Stráž (altitude 782 metres (2,566 ft)) and Lysá hora (altitude 1,344 metres (4,409 ft)), and the left bank of the river Jizera. The highest peak in the municipal territory is Sokolník 1,384 metres (4,541 ft), which is on the border with Poland.

History

Rokytnice nad Jizerou was founded in 1574. The first inhabitants engaged in logging and metal mining (copper, lead and silver). The mining stopped paying off at the beginning of the 20th century and ceased. Other important economic activity was glassmaking.[2]

Sport

In winter, Rokytnice is also one of the most famous ski resorts in the Czech Republic, with many ski schools and 28 lifts. The dominant Lysá Hora has 8 lifts and 17 ski runs. The official ski runs in Rokytnice are the longest in the country.

Notable people

• Karel Maydl (1853–1903), Austrian surgeon
• Franz Fühmann (1922–1984), German writer
• Milan Jarý (born 1952), cross-country skier
• Leona Neumannová (born 1987), volleyball player

References

External links

• Official website

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