World-Class Czech Glass

From Crystal Valley to All Over the World

Three centuries ago, the first chandelier workshop opened and Bohemian crystal chandeliers soon became a worldwide phenomenon. They have found their way to the residences of the most important rulers in the world, including the palace in Versailles, France. And the tradition of luxurious crystal chandelier manufacture continues to live to this day! Czech gems made of glass and crystal shine all over the world thanks to companies such as Preciosa or Lasvit, whose giant chandeliers even illuminate the Dubai underground.

How about visiting a glassworks whose art objects have famous personalities, such as former US President Bill Clinton, singer Mick Jagger or first Czech President Václav Havel, and which creates the Tour de France trophy? Head to the Ajeto glassworks!

Karlovy Vary - the Fountain of Sparkle

The Crystal Valley in North Bohemia is definitely the Mecca of Czech glassmaking traditions. However, it is not the only place where glass gems that the whole world admires are made. One of the most famous Czech glassworks can be found in Karlovy Vary. The glass from the famous Moser Glass Factory has mesmerized emperors and kings, emirs and maharajahs! The founder of the glassworks, Ludwig Moser, was even appointed the Viennese imperial court supplier! See the heart of the glassworks and try to engrave some glass during a tour.

If Karlovy Vary is a bit far for you, visit the Moser sales art gallery in Prague, at the Old Town Square.

Glass Perfection near Prague 

The Rückl Glass Factory is synonymous with top quality cut crystal. The Rückl family of glassmakers arrived in Bohemia as early as at the turn of the 18th century! Today, they manufacture glassware as well as various trophies. The most famous trophy is probably the one for the winner of the Miami Open tennis tournament. Roger Federer and Serena Williams own a glass trophy from Nižbor in Central Bohemia. Come have a look at how such artworks are made!

Two Other Places Where Glass Made History

You will find a truly unique glass factory in the Krkonoše Mountains – the oldest, continuously operating glassworks in the world! Glass has been blown in the Novosad & Son Glassworks in Harrachov for more than 300 years!

And the second pearl, as far as the Czech glassmaking history is concerned, can be found in Central Bohemia. In the town of Tasice, you can visit the Jakub Glassworks - the oldest preserved glassworks building in Central Europe. Its premises from 1796 are operated as an open-air glassworks museum.