Chotyně () is a municipality and village in Liberec District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. It is known for the Grabštejn Castle, which is protected as a national cultural monument.
Administrative division Chotyně consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Chotyně (880) Grabštejn (107)
Etymology The name is probably of Slavic origin. It could have originated from the personal name Chot or Chotěn.
Geography Chotyně is located about northwest of Liberec. It lies in the Eastern Upper Lusatia. The highest point is at above sea level. The Lusatian Neisse River flows through the municipality.
History The first written mention of Chotyně is from 1409.
Demographics
Transport The I/35 road from Liberec to the Czech–German border runs through the municipality.
Chotyně is located on a railway line heading from Liberec to Zittau and continuing to Varnsdorf.
Sights
The main landmark is the Grabštejn Castle. It was originally a Gothic castle, rebuilt in the Renaissance style. It belongs among the most important monuments in the region and is protected as a national cultural monument. Today the castle is owned by the state and offers guided tours.
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