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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Inspired by Crystal Valley

Crystal Valley Week is almost here!

Crystal Valley Week is almost here!

On Tuesday, August 26, Liberec will light up with the fourth annual festival of glass, jewelry, and costume jewelry. The main program will offer a sparkling mosaic of experiences in many locations. But glass lovers can already see exhibitions and installations.

Liebieg would probably be surprised

The festival invites visitors to the Johann Gallery in the Liebieg Palace for the exhibition Olives in Glass, dedicated to three generations of the Oliv family of glassmakers from Železný Brod, as well as to the work of foreign guests. This year's glass show features a large group of artists from Poland, whose diverse work, united by a love of the material, i.e. glass, can be admired by visitors in the Heinrich Salon, also in the Liebieg Palace. The exhibition is aptly named Glass and Love.

Crystal Valley Week 2025 brings glass back to the castle

Not far from the Liebieg Palace, Liberec Castle invites visitors to see the Black Box exhibition by Crystalex from Nový Bor and an exhibition of works by students from art schools and colleges in the Crystal Valley. Both exhibitions are currently only available during paid tours of the castle, but we will make them available free of charge during the main festival week.

Take a bus trip around the world!

World-class glass in Jablonec nad Nisou! A trip with a festival featuring guided tours of exceptional exhibitions! Free bus transportation from Liberec and back is provided; all you need to do is reserve your seat at eVstupence. Guided tour of the Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou at 11 a.m. Opening of the exhibition of the results of the 9th International Symposium on Engraved Glass in Kamenický Šenov at 1 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition Glass from Around the World at 3 p.m.

We don't just create the festival, we live it. Experience it with us!

21.8.2025