Best things to do in Nový Bor

Nový Bor Essentials

Nový Bor is the historic heart of Bohemian glassmaking at the foot of the Lusatian Mountains. This list features the Glass Museum and Ajeto Art Glass, where visitors can observe traditional glassblowing techniques. The town’s architectural heritage includes the Baroque Church of the Assumption, while the unique Forest Cemetery offers a quiet, wooded landscape. Natural highlights include the Chotovický vrch peak and the waterfall at Čertův mlýn, complemented by local craft beer at Pivovar Born.

Nový Bor Essentials — Map

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Lesní hřbitov

Wooded cemetery established in 1909, known for its integration into the natural forest landscape and the memorial to the participants of the Rumburk Rebellion.

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Ajeto Art Glass

Glass gallery and workshop showcasing contemporary artistic glass production, often featuring live glassblowing demonstrations.

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Sklářské muzeum Nový Bor

Museum documenting the development of Bohemian glass from the 17th century to the present, housed in a historic Empire-style building on the main square.

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Ajeto

Italian restaurant integrated with a glassworks, allowing diners to watch glassmakers at work through a viewing window.

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Chotovický vrch

A prominent 498-meter phonolite hill located south of Nový Bor, offering views of the Lusatian Mountains.

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Nanebevzetí Panny Marie

Late Baroque church built between 1786 and 1792, featuring a 60-meter tower and a valuable Rococo interior with an altar by Josef Bergler.

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Pivovar Born

Local craft brewery and restaurant serving regional cuisine and beer produced on-site in a renovated industrial space.

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Vodopád u Čertova mlýna

Natural waterfall located on the Šporka stream near a historic former mill site.

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Městské divadlo Nový Bor

Neo-Renaissance municipal theater building hosting cultural performances and social events.

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Hřebenka

Elevated viewpoint providing panoramic views of Nový Bor and the surrounding peaks of the Lusatian Mountains.

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