Novotny Glass
The Novotný Glass Center in Nový Bor is a prestigious family-run business that represents the absolute pinnacle of Czech and international glass art. Under one roof, visitors will find a unique combination of a traditional glassworks, a stylish restaurant with a view of master glassmakers at work, a museum of contemporary glass, and a shop—making this one of the most important destinations on the international glassmaking map.
The company’s story is inextricably linked to the legacy of the legendary master Petr Novotný, an icon of the global glass industry and co-founder of the iconic AJETO glassworks, whose virtuosity inspired artists around the world. Today, his son Ondřej Novotný carries on his vision; a renowned glassmaker of international renown, he leads the family-run center alongside his brothers in the spirit of artisanal integrity and openness. This continuity of tradition, built since the late 1990s, ensures that Novotný Glass retains its identity as a space where historical experience meets modern design and an unwavering passion for crystal.
A visit to the center is a profound sensory experience that allows guests to watch the fascinating dance of the master glassmakers at the red-hot furnaces right from the comfort of the adjacent restaurant or museum. In addition to regular glassmaking shows and cultural events, visitors have the opportunity to view Petr Novotný’s unique glass collection or take home original jewelry or drinking glasses of the highest quality. The entire complex is alive 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.
