Nový Bor is a picturesque town located on the border of two protected landscape areas - České středohoří and Lužické hory. In the past the development of the town was closely connected with the development of glassmaking. Nowadays plenty of small glass foundries attract tourists from all over the world to see the manufacture of blown, painted, cut or engraved glass with their own eyes. The local Glass Museum ranks among interesting sights as well.