Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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A Crystal Christmas at the Liebiegs'

Palác Liebieg - U Tiskárny 1/81, Liberec, 46001 | MAPA

Detail


Program

CREATORS FROM THE CRYSTAL VALLEY

ALL IN ONE PLACE!


Christmas market, traditional crafts, design, creative workshops, regional products, accompanying program, originally decorated Christmas trees by regional creators in the historic garage of the Liebieg Palace, and a Christmas exhibition in the Johann Gallery. WE KNOW HOW TO DO CHRISTMAS!

Come and buy Christmas gifts and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at the Liebiegs.

December 6–7, 2025

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Liebieg Palace, Liberec


Come and enjoy the magic of Advent at Liebieg Palace with our glassmakers, jewelers, and costume jewelry sellers!

On December 6 and 7, Crystal Valley, in cooperation with Liebieg Palace, has prepared Crystal Christmas at Liebieg Palace for the second weekend of Advent. You can look forward to Christmas markets, craft demonstrations, workshops for children, regional products, and a rich accompanying program.

Enjoy the second weekend of Advent full of peace, sparkle, and the scent of Christmas.


At the Liebieg Palace, you can also see ten decorated Christmas trees from regional artists and art schools in the first historic garage. The exhibition will run from November 19 to December 23, 2025.

In the Johann Gallery of the Liebieg Palace, you will enter the delicate world of blown glass and bead decorations as part of the exhibition WE ARE GREAT AT CHRISTMAS! You can also visit the exhibition from November 19 to December 23, 2025. Admission to the exhibition is free. The exhibition was prepared in cooperation with Křišťálové údolí (Crystal Valley) by Christmas specialists. Family businesses Decor by Glassor and Rautis.

The specialty of the Liberec-based company Decor by Glassor is classic Christmas baubles, all of which are hand-painted.

The Krkonoše village of Poniklá is home to Rautis, the last manufacturer of beaded Christmas decorations in the world.

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