Nový Bor Our town

What you have to know Nový Bor (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnoviː ˈbor]; German: Haida) is a town in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. From 1938 to 1945 it was one of the municipalities in Sudetenland. It has about 12,000 inhabitants. There is developed production of glass artifacts, small precision motors and, increasingly, tourism.

Where is it situated?

History The town is placed between Lusatian Mountains (Lužické hory) and Central Bohemian Uplands (České středohoří). First written document mentions this place in 1471 as village Arnsdorff (Arnultovice). During 17th and 18th century this place grew into small town. In 1757 it got elevated into status of city called Haida. Since end of 18th century Nový Bor became known for its high concentration of glass industry.

Historical postcard

Climate The town is located on the edge of a mountainous region, which influences the local climate. Average annual temperatures vary from 5 to 7 °C and the annual rainfall is also relatively high at 800 to 1000 mm. The area gets a fair bit of snow in the winter, especially in the mountains, making it a popular destination for cross country and downhill skiing. Large parts of the area are covered with forests.

When it snows

Attractions The town is sought after for its natural scenery and extensive forests in summer as well as winter. Hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing in the winter are made pleasant by many well marked tourist trails as well as many pubs, camps and so on. The city dominant is the mountain Klíč (759 m), offers breathtaking views over a large part of Northern Bohemia, all the way to Germany and Poland on the North and Krkonoše mountains in the east to almost the outskirts of Prague in the south. The town is also the location of the regional Glass Museum, a renovated baroque church from 1792 and many historical buildings.

The main part of our town

History and nature

Culture and hotels

Glass making

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