Novotny Glass
The Novotný Glass Centre in Nový Bor is a prestigious family-run business that represents the very pinnacle of Czech and international glassmaking. Under one roof, visitors will find a unique combination of a traditional glassworks, a stylish restaurant with a view of the master glassmakers at work, a glass museum and a flagship shop, making this one of the most important destinations on the international glassmaking map.
The company’s history is inextricably linked to the legacy of the legendary master Petr Novotný, an icon of the global glassmaking industry and co-founder of the iconic AJETO glassworks, whose virtuosity has inspired artists around the world. Today, his son Ondřej Novotný carries on his vision; a renowned glassmaker of international standing, he runs the family centre alongside his brothers in the spirit of artisanal integrity and openness.
A visit to the centre is a profound sensory experience, allowing guests to watch the fascinating dance of the master glassmakers by the red-hot furnaces from the comfort of the adjacent restaurant or museum. As well as regular glassmaking demonstrations and cultural events, visitors have the opportunity to view Petr Novotný’s unique glass collection or take home original drinking glasses and designer glassware of the highest quality. Visitors also have the chance to book a glassmaking experience, during which, with the help of a master glassmaker, they can create their own original glass piece. The entire complex buzzes with unceasing creative energy, thanks to which every visitor becomes part of a fascinating world where raw material is transformed into delicate works of art under the hands of the masters.