Břidličná (; until 1950 Frýdlant nad Moravicí, ) is a town in Bruntál District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants.
Administrative division Břidličná consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Břidličná (2,650) Albrechtice u Rýmařova (35) Vajglov (147)
Etymology Until 1950, the town was called Frýdlant nad Moravicí. In 1950, the name was changed to Břidličná (an adjective from , i.e. 'slate', 'shale').
Geography Břidličná is located about southeast of Bruntál and north of Olomouc. It lies in the Nízký Jeseník range. The highest point is at above sea level. The town is situated on both banks of the Moravice River.
History The settlement of Skalka, which was a possible predecessor of Břidličná, was first mentioned in a document from 1320. The name Frýdlant nad Moravicí was first mentioned in 1490. In 1950, the name of the town was changed to Břidličná. The town status was returned to Břidličná in 1973.
Demographics
Transport Břidličná is located on the railway line Opava–Rýmařov. The town is served by three train stations: Břidličná, Břidličná zastávka and Břidličná lesy.
Sights
The main landmark of Břidličná is the Church of the Three Wise Men. It was built in 1577 and modified in 1610. It is a valuable building with preserved authentic Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical constructions.
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