Discover Nový Bor: Glass History and the Lusatian Mountains

Nový Bor lies in the foothills of the Lusatian Mountains (Lužické hory) and combines a rich glassmaking history with an attractive townscape centred around náměstí Míru. The history of Nový Bor has been closely linked to glass since the end of the 17th century. If you would like to combine culture, craftsmanship and the landscape, the town offers a variety of ways to do so.

Glass Art and a Living Craft Tradition

The Novotný Glass Museum’s collection comprises more than 300 works of art, including the largest collection of glass by Bořek Šípek. The more than 300 works offer different perspectives on glass as an art form, while demonstrations carried out in front of visitors complement the craft process. Visitors to the Novotný Glass Museum can also watch glassmaking masters at work. In Nový Bor, therefore, both the finished works and the craft process are central to a museum visit.

Another facet of the local glassmaking history is presented by LASVIT – Skleněný Dům. LASVIT – Skleněný Dům offers guided tours with commentary every Friday that is a working day at 9:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00; they can be booked online. The fixed times provide a clear framework for the visit that can be incorporated into your stay’s itinerary. The LASVIT – Skleněný Dům complex comprises two historic timber houses that were already serving glassmakers at the end of the 18th century. This makes the connection between architecture and glassmaking visible in one specific place.

Náměstí Míru as a Cultural Landmark

Náměstí Míru is home to the late Baroque Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, with rare Rococo organs. The town hall also shapes the appearance of the square: it is listed as a cultural monument in the Central List of Immovable Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic and is the most important landmark of náměstí Míru. Those who want to get to know Nový Bor through its buildings will find two distinct historical highlights on this square.

Landscape and a Trip to Klíč

Nový Bor’s location in the foothills of the Lusatian Mountains offers opportunities for summer and winter tourism. For an excursion into the countryside, the trip to Klíč starts in Nový Bor and follows the red-marked hiking trail. The red marking provides a specific navigational reference for the route, while starting in Nový Bor clearly connects the tour with the town.

Getting Your Bearings Locally

The Nový Bor Tourist Information Centre provides information about bus and train connections. If you would like to combine activities in the town and the surrounding area, you can obtain information there about travelling by public transport. Thus, alongside cultural topics, transport information is also among the information available for your stay.

Discover More Destinations

If you are researching destinations beyond Nový Bor, you can also explore Cvikov, Pertoltice Pod Ralskem, Radeč, Prysk, Stráz Pod Ralskem, Doksy, Tachov and Krompach V Cechách.

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