Nový Bor

Nový Bor (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnoviː ˈbor]; until 1948 Hajda, German: Haida) is a town in Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 12,000 inhabitants. The town is placed between Lusatian Mountains and Central Bohemian Uplands. There is developed production of glass artifacts, small precision motors and tourism. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

For a settlement in the Komi Republic, Russia, see Novy Bor.
Nový Bor
Town
Aerial view of Nový Bor
Flag
Coat of arms
Nový Bor
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°45′19″N 14°33′13″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionLiberec
DistrictČeská Lípa
Founded1692
Government
 • MayorJaromír Dvořák
Area
 • Total19.44 km2 (7.51 sq mi)
Elevation
365 m (1,198 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total11,582
 • Density600/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
471 18, 473 01
Websitewww.novy-bor.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Arnultovice, Bukovany, Janov and Pihel are administrative parts of Nový Bor.

Etymology

The town's original German name Heyde was derived from local vegetation and means "heather".[2] The Czech name Nový Bor was also derived from local vegetation and literally means "new pine forest".

History

The first written mention of is from 1471, when the village Arnsdorff (Arnultovice) was founded, today a part of Nový Bor.[3] In 1692, a new settlement was founded, and its construction was completed in 1703. The settlement was originally connected by mayor's law with Arnultovice,[2] but it became separate in 1713.[4]

In 1710, it became a property of the Kinsky noble family, and under their rule the settlement grew. At their request, the settlement was promoted to a town in 1757. Since the end of the 18th century Nový Bor became known for its large glass industry (as happened in the whole region).[2] In 1869, the railroad was built.[4]

During the 19th and 20th centuries, several villages were merged with Nový Bor, as the last Arnultovice in 1924.[2]

From 1938 to 1945 it was one of the municipalities in Sudetenland. In 1948, it was renamed from the German to its current Czech name.

Demography
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18696,300—    
18807,786+23.6%
18908,006+2.8%
19008,635+7.9%
19109,537+10.4%
YearPop.±%
19218,862−7.1%
19309,851+11.2%
19507,229−26.6%
19617,868+8.8%
19708,669+10.2%
YearPop.±%
198010,828+24.9%
199112,166+12.4%
200112,342+1.4%
201111,882−3.7%
202111,582−2.5%
Source: Historical lexicon of municipalities of the Czech Republic[5]

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 1,000 mm. The area gets a fair bit of snow in the winter, especially north of the town, in the mountains, making it a popular destination for cross country and downhill skiing. Large parts of the area are covered with forests, unfortunately the original mixed deciduous forests have been largely replaced with evergreen pine monocultures over the last few hundred years.

Economy
Glass Museum on Míru Square

The town is known especially for its glass production. Already in the year 1930 there were 68 companies, which conducted trade, production and ennoblement of glass.

Transport

The European route E442 bypasses the town.

Sport

The local chess club, 1. Novoborský ŠK, has been the most successful club in the top-tier Czech team competition in recent years. Between the 2009–2010 and 2017–2018 seasons, the club won nine consecutive titles.[6]

Sights
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

The historic centre is formed by Míru Square, Palackého Square and theirs surroundings. The centre includes valuable Empire and Biedermeier houses.[7] The town hall is from 1751, originally built as a manorial granary.[4]

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was rebuilt to its present Baroque form in 1786–1788. It containts a bell from 1606 and a rare organ. The Virgin Mary statue behind the church is from the 18th century and is the oldest monument in the town.[7]

The history of the glass industry in the region is presented in the Glass Museum Nový Bor. In addition to the permanent exhibition there are exhibitions of glass craftsmen.[7]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Nový Bor is twinned with:[8]

  • T. G. Masaryka street
  • Old houses and new glass house
  • Town hall on Míru Square

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie města Nový Bor" (in Czech). Město Nový Bor. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  3. "Město Nový Bor – výročí roku 2021". Novoborský měsíčník (in Czech). Město Nový Bor. May 2021. p. 24. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  4. "Nový Bor v letopočtech" (in Czech). Město Nový Bor. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  5. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Česká Lípa" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 9–10.
  6. "Nový Bor získal osmý mistrovský titul v řadě" (in Czech). Chess Association of the Czech Republic. 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  7. "Turistické zajímavosti v Novém Boru" (in Czech). Město Nový Bor. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  8. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Nový Bor. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
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