Lanškroun

Lanškroun is a municipality in Ústí nad Orlicí District situated at roughly 373 meters above sea level. It spreads across four districts, with the inner city center surrounded by residential neighborhoods and various local areas.

The settlement first appeared in written records around 1201 and grew into a regional economic center during the 13th-century colonization period. This early development shaped the community's role in the surrounding region.

The Renaissance town hall from 1581–1582 stands at the center of town life and reflects the community's historical identity. The Church of Saint Wenceslaus nearby also shapes how locals and visitors experience the central square.

The town hosts several major industrial facilities including Kyocera AVX, Schott CR, and Schaeffler Production CZ focused on electronics and engineering. Plan to explore the central districts to understand the local economy and get a sense of everyday life in this working community.

After 1945 the community underwent a complete demographic shift, losing its German-speaking population entirely and becoming exclusively Czech. This profound transformation remains visible in the town's architecture and the stories residents share about their place.

Location: Ústí nad Orlicí District

Location: upravni občinski okoliš z razširjenimi pristojnostmi Lanškroun

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 373 m

Shares border with: Rudoltice, Horní Třešňovec, Horní Čermná, Žichlínek, Ostrov, Luková, Albrechtice, Sázava

Email: posta@lanskroun.eu

Website: http://lanskroun.eu

GPS coordinates: 49.91219,16.61195

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08