In Nová Role (Neu Rohlau), reasons to visit range from the Church of St. Michael in Nová Role to porcelain and hiking and cycling trails that extend into Saxony, Germany. For planning, it helps to first choose your main interest: Are you interested in a historic building, porcelain production, or a route on foot or by bike? These different themes give your search for accommodation in Nová Role a clear direction.
Church of St. Michael in Nová Role
The church’s original chapel was built between 1240 and 1255. A remnant of the original masonry is preserved in the rear section of the presbytery, the choir area of the church. The church is considered a valuable ecclesiastical monument in the Karlovy Vary region and has been classified in Category II of historic architectural monuments in the Romanesque-Gothic style. These details offer different points of reference: the construction dates indicate when the chapel was built, the preserved masonry identifies a specific building element, and the classification describes its style and monument status. Those interested in architectural history will therefore find more here than a general historical attribution.
Porcelain at the Thun Visitor Centre
At the Thun Visitor Centre, the visitor tour passes through the administration building and showroom before continuing into the production facility. A film presentation about porcelain production is also part of the tour. At the Porcelain School, visitors can decorate their own cup by hand. This offers two different ways to engage: the tour provides an insight into production, while the Porcelain School offers a hands-on activity. If you would like to make this visit the focus of your trip, check the current visitor rules, programme and participation conditions in advance. Visitor arrangements and the programme may change.
Pond and trails
At 22 ha, Novorolský rybník is the largest pond in the local non-trout fishing area. If fishing is part of your travel plans, check the specific fishing regulations separately. The hiking and cycling trails offer a different way to plan your visit: they pass through Nová Role and continue into Saxony, Germany. You can therefore choose Nová Role with a hiking or cycling trip in mind.
Michalská pouť and when to visit
The traditional Michalská pouť was held in 2024 and 2025 on the beach at Novorolský rybník in Nová Role. If the festival is a deciding factor for your stay, check the date for your intended travel year before choosing your accommodation. This lets you plan around the specific event rather than relying solely on a previous edition.
Choose the focus of your stay
When searching for hotels in Nová Role, a simple comparison can help: for architectural history, the church and its preserved masonry are the main focus; at the Thun Visitor Centre, the tour, film and hands-on activity are the key attractions. If you prefer to get around on foot or by bike, you can factor the trails that continue beyond the town into your plans. For the Michalská pouť, the date is the deciding factor. Not all interests need to fit into a single itinerary. First choose the reason for your visit that matters most to you, then check the information you need for it.
Discover more destinations: Landeck, Breitenbach, Horn, Münchhof, Chiesch, Donawitz, Ottowitz, Lichtenstadt.
Go to the regional travel overview: Karlovy Vary District.
