Discover the Glassworks of Nový Bor Region – in a Saddle
When it comes to glassmaking, it could be said that the Lusatian Mountains are perhaps better known for it in the world than at home. The glassmaking craft, typical of this region, found its home in these mountains as one of the first crafts. Its more than 700-year history can be felt at every turn. […]
The Forgotten Quarries
This trip will allow you to enjoy astonishing landscapes, visit abandoned quarries, admire the amazing views of the Lusatian Mountains, Czech Switzerland, and Central Bohemian Highlands, but also discover a huge two-stage abandoned quarry for basalt pipes near the famous Panská skala, Klučky, or almost undiscovered Golden Hill. This trip will lead from the famous […]
Discover the Fragile Beauty in Nový Bor
The city of Nový Bor has been connected with glassmaking for centuries. The town itself originated as a centre of textile production, but it was the glassmaking industry that made it flourish. In the building where a museum now stands, there used to be the residence and glassworks of the famous Friedrich Egermann, glassmaker, merchant, […]