FRANKENSTEIN, a town of Germany, in the Prussian province of Silesia, on the Pausebach, 35 m. S. by W. of Breslau. Pop. (1933) 10,483. It is still surrounded by its mediaeval walls, has a parish church with a curious overhanging tower, and a monastery. The industries include the manufacture of soap and straw hats. There are also mills for grinding the magnesite found in the neighbourhood ; and it is engaged in the grain trade.