Nová Ves nad Nisou


Nová Ves nad Nisou is a municipality and village in Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Nová Ves nad Nisou consists of two municipal parts :
  • Nová Ves nad Nisou
  • Horní Černá Studnice

Etymology

The name means "new village above the Neisse ".

Geography

Nová Ves nad Nisou is located about east of Jablonec nad Nisou and east of Liberec. It lies in the Jizera Mountains. The highest point is a contour line on the slopes of the mountain Černá studnice at above sea level. The Lusatian Neisse river originates on the outskirts of the village.

History

The first written mention of Nová Ves nad Nisou is from 1634. The village was probably founded in the second half of the 16th century by the Protestants from Saxony.

Economy

Nová Ves nad Nisou is a recreation centre. There are 200 houses of individual recreation and 3 larger guest houses.

Transport

Nová Ves nad Nisou is located on the railway line Liberec–Szklarska Poręba.

Sights

The main landmark of Nová Ves nad Nisou is the Church of Saint Mary of Help. It was built in 1935.
A notable building is the Church of Gustav Adolf. It is a former Protestant church, also built in 1935.
A tourist destination is the Nysanka observation tower on a hill above the village of Nová Ves nad Nisou. It was opened in 2007.