Crystal Valley Weekend 2025
Crystal Valley opens its doors on the weekend of October 18-19, 2025. Two days of open houses at glassworks, studios, production facilities, museums, and schools.
Unless otherwise stated, facilities are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
THE LIST OF ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS IS UPDATED DAILY.
Bohemian Paradise
STŘEDNÍ UMĚLECKOPRŮMYSLOVÁ ŠKOLA SKLÁŘSKÁ ŽELEZNÝ BROD, Smetanovo zátiší 470, Železný Brod navigate
+420 602 185 806
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
In the 2025/2026 school year, the Železný Brod Glass School will celebrate its 105th anniversary.
As part of Crystal Valley, during the school's Open Day on October 18, you will have the opportunity to see not only an exhibition of student work with a glass shop, but also to try out some of the skills of our students and teachers.
Throughout Saturday, creative workshops will be open in all six glassmaking specializations of the Glass and Lighting Design program, including Product Design.
At the school's Hedvice furnace, we offer visitors the opportunity to try glassblowing on a pipe.
And for those interested in glass technology and chemistry, the Liberec Region domain, the Nanospider machine, is available for the production of nano textiles from polymers, including demonstrations in laboratories.
As part of the day's program, a glass bust of the school's first director, Alois Metelák, will be unveiled in the school lobby.
Tours of the facility, production demonstrations. Product sales. Opportunity to try your hand at production.
DETESK, Náměstí 3. května č.p. 20, Železný Brod navigate
Veronika Fojtíková +420 734 575 542
BOTH DAYS 9-17h
Free admission to the museum and gallery.
More than 400 exhibits of artistic glass documenting the development of glassmaking in Železný Brod.
The gallery will host an exhibition of original jewelry by Zdenka Laštovičková entitled "ŠUPLÍKY" (Drawers).
Discounted sale of products.
ULIČKA ŘEMESEL TURNOV, Antonína Dvořáka 334, Turnov navigate
+420 774 933 638
BOTH DAYS 10-17h
Experience the creative atmosphere in our art studios - glass engraving, working with a blowtorch, fused glass, original jewelry.
Tours of the workshops, demonstrations of production.
Opportunity to make something with your own hands.
Creative workshops for children.
Jizera Mountains
DRAHOMÍRA KRUPKOVÁ – YANI, Zásada 298 navigate
+420 606 745 432
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
YANI – a family business that has been engaged in the traditional production of glass jewellery from beads and pearls for more than 30 years.
Come and see how rocailles are strung onto 12 needles and then processed into finished products, and try your hand at making Christmas decorations from beads.
The shop will also be open, offering a wide range of our jewellery and beads for your own creations.
Tours of the workshop, demonstrations of production. Sale of products. Creative workshops for children.
ATLAS BIJOUX - KVĚTOSLAVA KONOPKOVÁ, Zásada 305 navigate
+420 603 874 089
POUZE SOBOTA 9-17h /last tour at 4:30pm/
You will see the production process and various techniques: stringing, bead sewing, wire bow tie making. All made from Preciosa Ornela seed beads.
You can purchase beautiful crocheted evening bags and accessories, children's jewelry, and semi-finished products for crafting.
PRECIOSA ORNELA, Krkonošská 732, 468 61 Desná III navigate
+420 739 520 346
SATURDAY ONLY 8-13h
PRECIOSA ORNELA, part of the Preciosa Group, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of a wide range of Czech glass products, from glass rods and sticks, technical and utility glass to all types of glass beads and pearls.
PRECIOSA ORNELA will reopen its doors to the public:
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see how the world-famous PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Beads™ are made.
On the same day, you will have the chance to visit the Riedl tomb in Desná, which reminds us of the history of one of the most famous glassmaking families.
We also invite you to the white Riedl Villa for bead workshops for children and adults, as well as to visit both of our shops in Desná and Zásada.
KULTURNÍ A INFORMAČNÍ STŘEDISKO RIEDELOVA VILA DESNÁ, Krkonošská 120, Desná II navigate
+420 775685 489
BOTH DAYS
Saturday 9-17 hodin
Sunday 9-15 hodin
Riedel Villa - a museum with a permanent exhibition on regional history dedicated to the Riedel glassmaking family, glassmaking and the history of the town of Desná.
Visitors can create and take home jewelry made from beads and jewelry components.
Creative workshops for children.
Free admission.
Refreshments available for purchase.
GLASS ART - MARTINA JOSÍFEK ZELINKOVÁ, Popelnická 618, Tanvald (please park on Vítězná Street) navigate
+420 724 170 120, +420 602 111 375
SUNDAYS ONLY 9-17 h
Martina's work focuses on stained glass, mosaics, micro-mosaic jewelry, and glass fusing, combining traditional craftsmanship with a modern approach.
Each piece is original, created with an emphasis on detail, color, and light.
Refreshments available.
G&B BEADS / MUZEUM VÝROBY KORÁLKŮ / NISA FACTORY, Janovská 132/39, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate
+420 483 317 930
SATURDAY ONLY 9-16h
Beaded pumpkin harvest - creative workshops, making earrings, bracelets, mosaics in the Halloween spirit. Price for workshops CZK 50.
At 11 a.m., guided tour of the Bead Production Museum exhibition.
KOKORO exhibition - photographs by Libuše Jarcovjáková and paintings by Libuše Dlabola Pražáková - Nisa Factory gallery.
Special sale of products - discounts.
STŘEDNÍ UMĚLECKOPRŮMYSLOVÁ ŠKOLA A VYŠŠÍ ODBORNÁ ŠKOLA, Horní náměstí 1, Jablonec nad Nisou
+420 602 317 259, +420 778 540 712
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
For those interested, we are organising four guided tours of the Secondary School of Applied Arts and Higher Vocational School in Jablonec nad Nisou. Workshops, studios and other school premises will be open to the public, with entry via the main entrance from Horní náměstí. Visitors will be able to see historical machines and workshop and studio equipment.
The Dvorek Gallery will also be open, featuring an exhibition of student work.
Guided tours of the school premises will take place at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00.
STŘEDNÍ ŠKOLA ŘEMESEL A SLUŽEB JABLONEC NAD NISOU, Podhorská 348/54, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou navigate
+420 724 121 937
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17 h
We invite you to visit our workshops at the Secondary School of Crafts and Services in Jablonec, where you can see examples of our students' work in action.
There will also be creative workshops for children and adults, where you can try your hand at some of the crafts.
A tasting of delicacies prepared by students studying to be chefs and waiters will provide a wonderful gastronomic experience.
A tour of the school and demonstrations of production await you. Creative workshops for children.
KŘIŠŤÁLOVÝ RÁJ, Jungmannova 497, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou navigate
+420 603 218 939
BOTH DAYS
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
‘Colourful Autumn in Crystal Paradise’
The main programme consists of creative workshops, i.e. glass blowing and painting, bracelet making and decorative leaf making from beads and pearls.
We also offer new autumn collections of Czech costume jewellery.
PERLEX Bijoux Jablonec s.r.o., Chelčického 72/5, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate
+420 483 312 671
BOTH DAYS 9-17h (last tour at 4:30pm)
A glass bead manufacturer from Jablonec nad Nisou with a tradition of bead production dating back to 1995.
They produce over 500 colored designs, and visitors can try their hand at coloring.
Admission is voluntary.
Creative workshops for children.
ARCON BIJOUX/ COLLEGIUM TRADE, Průmyslová 2305/42, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate
+420 602 970 654
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
Arcon Bijoux, a jewelry and components store in Jablonec nad Nisou, where tradition meets modern design.
A creative workshop on making mineral bracelets awaits you, where you can create your own original piece – "An experience you can wear on your wrist." The mineral bracelet is available at a special price of CZK 198 per person.
BIJOUX COMPONENTS s.r.o., Rýnovická 3273/61, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate
+420 607 089 817
SATURDAY ONLY 9-16h
An endless sea of beads, stringing materials, and metal parts. But also good advice, tips, and inspiration. Create with joy and ease.
Creative workshops for children and adults.
SPIDER GLASS, Heřmanice 7 (u Frýdlantu v Čechách) navigate
+420 603 145 927
BOTH DAYS 9-17h
Complete tour of the glassworks with expert commentary, opportunity to purchase products at a special discount. Recycled glass
Admission CZK 100.
DECOR BY GLASSOR, /Glassor Decorations s.r.o./, Sokolovské náměstí 304/9, Liberec navigate
+420 602 379 244 zákaznická linka
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
A magical Christmas house awaits you in Liberec, where the doors to a fairy-tale world full of sparkling decorations and festive atmosphere will open.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, children can embark on an adventure of imagination by painting glass balls and unusual shapes, such as animals, cars, and more. Here you will discover not only a new licensed collection of decorations with motifs from the unforgettable Večerníček, but also Christmas decorations inspired by the magical pictures of Josef Lada, who is an integral part of Czech Christmas.
PETRA LORENC, Kostelní 4/2, Liberec navigate
+420 732 279 078
SATURDAY ONLY 9-15h
Open artist's studio and shop
On Saturday, 18 September 2025, at 10 a.m., a series of workshops for the public entitled ‘Try it yourself’ will begin. There is a fee for the workshop.
Young and old, ladies and gentlemen, everyone who loves jewellery and beads is welcome. Come and have a look or try your hand at making a small piece of jewellery (capacity subject to availability).
Tours, production demonstrations – ‘as on a normal working day’. Sale of products in a special mode / unusual products /.
The Giant Mountains
RAUTIS, Poniklá 153, Poniklá navigate
+420 733 737 430
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
Night tours and a sky full of stars. The smell of kerosene, the warmth of the blowing machine, the magic of old stories told by eyewitnesses, the miracle of silvering, the moment when the beads separate, the joy of creating a new ornament.
At 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m., a night tour begins with stories of how it was in the old days and by the light of kerosene lamps. The night tour must be booked at www.rautis.cz, costs CZK 180 and includes a hot drink in the Nad věcí shop.
Tour times: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 hours (advance booking required at rautis.cz, admission 130 CZK/80 CZK, family 340 CZK)
Company shop
The company's production of Christmas decorations made from blown glass beads has been successfully included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
Lusatian Mountains
KUNC GLASS, Radvanec č. p. 1
+420 736 700 632
BOTH DAYS 9-15h
The gallery will be open on Saturday.
On Sunday, the gallery will be open and glassmaking will take place in the glassworks.
Kunc Glass is a glass studio and gallery in the oldest house in Radvanec.
In the gallery, you can see glass in the form of large artistic sculptures, utility glass, and smaller souvenirs. If you are interested, they will be happy to guide you through the history of the house and glassmaking itself.
A guided tour for children is also waiting for you.
FLORIÁNOVA HUŤ, Častolovice 16, 470 01, Česká Lípa navigate
+420 603 894 297
BOTH DAYS
Saturday 10-17h
Sunday 10-15h
Visit the Floriánova huť glassworks in Častolovice, where craftsmanship has been passed down from generation to generation. Run by Petr Červený and his son Lukáš for thirty years, this family business prides itself on its traditional approach and masterful glasswork.
This glassworks has not only decades of honest work behind it, but also significant commissions – its products have adorned the table of the Swedish royal court, delighted Karel Gott, and its unique light fixtures have illuminated the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
Come and watch experienced glassmakers at work and experience the beauty of handmade glass with your own eyes.
Creative workshop for children – painting glass pumpkins.
Tour of the premises with commentary by the glassworks owner – glassworks with a demonstration of production on both days, tin workshop, grinding workshop.
VITRÁŽOVNA OKROUHLÁ, Okrouhlá 85, budova vitrážovny navigate
Ing. Jan Sýkora 603 504 811
SATURDAY ONLY --- tours of the building under renovation at your own risk:
First tour at 11:00 a.m.
Second tour at 2:00 p.m.
Although we are still in the process of a long-term, demanding, and costly renovation of the entire building, the historic building of Karel Maletzer's stained glass factory is certainly one of the most interesting buildings in the Nový Bor region.
The dominant feature of the entire building is the five-sided ceramic tower, which served as a "showroom" for presenting finished stained glass windows for churches and cathedrals.
The biggest attraction is the already renovated original stained glass windows on the upper floor of the stained glass workshop tower.
Admission is voluntary - Donio.
SKLÁRNA HANTICH NOVÝ BOR, ulice Nemocniční, Nový Bor (majitel společnost MOPRAZ s.r.o. Nový Bor)
+420 608 404 986
SATURDAY ONLY 6-18h
On Saturday, October 18, from 6 AM to 6 PM, visit the legendary Hantich Flora glassworks, which was built in 1912 and has unfortunately been abandoned and closed since 2023 after production ceased, but fortunately remains uniquely preserved.
Local enthusiasts and lovers of glass and history will reopen it on October 18 so that former employees, eyewitnesses, and the public can meet there again and see it as if the glassmakers had literally just finished their work a moment ago.
You will see the breathtaking spaces of the large glassworks, where the fire will be rekindled, at least in small mobile furnaces, you will see important glassmakers, cutters, and molders at work, listen to discussions between eyewitnesses and historians, and simply experience Sobota u Hanticha!
Tours during operation, production demonstrations - "as on a normal working day." Opportunity to try your hand at production. Music / Theater. Refreshments available.
LASVIT Skleněný dům, Palackého nám. 170, Nový Bor navigate
+420 778 975 083
SATURDAY ONLY 19-22h
Come and enjoy an exceptional evening full of light and glass!
Light show in the outdoor areas of the Lasvit headquarters
Come and enjoy a unique atmosphere full of light, glass, and inspiration.
On Friday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Lasvit courtyard will be open. Come and take a peek where you normally can't go – into the heart of the glassmaking world. At regular intervals, you can enjoy a light show that will illuminate the Lasvit headquarters. The delicate beauty of the glassmaking tradition meets the magic of modern technology in unexpected harmony.
KORÁLKÁRNA NOVÝ BOR, B. Egermanna 11, Nový Bor (v přízemí bývalého podniku ZPA) navigate
+420 724 032 905
SATURDAY ONLY 9-16h
Visitors can purchase beads and components for their own creations, as well as various bead sets and kits.
Creative workshops for children
NOVOTNÝ GLASS, tř. T. G. Masaryka 805, Nový Bor navigate
+420 601 540 053
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
Tour of a collection of modern glass from around the world with a view of glassmakers at work.
As part of Glassmakers' Week, organised in conjunction with the Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou, admission will be free on Saturday and there will be a glassmaking show with Martin Janecký and Emil Kováč, accompanied by a programme for children.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
PÍSKOVAČKA - u NOVOTNÝ GLASS, tř. T. G. Masaryka 805, Nový Bor navigate
+420 605 111 977
SATURDAY ONLY 9-17h
Sandblasting workshop for young and old, where you can decorate and sandblast your own glass.
Tours of the facility, production demonstrations. Sale of products under special conditions. Opportunity to try your hand at production. Creative workshops for children.
CRYSTALEX CZ s.r.o., B. Egermanna 634, Nový Bor navigate
+420 487 742 700
SATURDAY ONLY 9-15h
Come and discover the world of unique Czech glass, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design.
We will show you how beautiful products are created, which travel from Nový Bor to the whole world.
Enjoy a day full of inspiration, experiences, and the magic of glassmaking tradition right where it originates.
Tours of the factory, production demonstrations. Discounted products for sale.
Opportunity to try your hand at glassmaking.
Refreshments available for purchase.
PRECIOSA LIGHTING, Nový Svět 915, Kamenický Šenov
Den otevřených dveří Preciosa Lighting 2025 | Preciosa Lighting
lenka.ostadalova@preciosa.com; petra.mejzlikova@preciosa.com
Lenka Ošťádalová 739 520 104
SUNDAY ONLY 9-17h /The entrance to the premises closes at 4:30 p.m./
Preciosa Lighting is reopening its doors and inviting visitors on a fascinating tour behind the scenes of crystal lighting production. During the tour, you will see selected parts of the production process – from the initial sketches and designs, through technical development, to the actual handcrafting in the glassworks, cutting, and final finishing. Come and see how lighting fixtures for hotel resorts, royal palaces, and luxury yachts are created.
Tours of the production facility, demonstrations of production. Product sales. Opportunity to try your hand at production. Creative workshops for children. Refreshments available.
SKLÁRNA JÍLEK, Nová Huť 687, Kamenický Šenov navigate
+420 725 839 919
SATURDAY ONLY 8-14h
The Jílek Glassworks will open its doors to anyone interested in handmade glass production. Together with an artist from the Brodita studio, we will prepare a children's program, a workshop called "Dress Your Puppet." We will also present a new book from the world of Brodita, whose scenes take place in Kamenický Šenov.
There will be coffee, warmth, and an open shop with products from the Jílek glassworks.
The book presentation will take place after the "fair," once the glassmakers have left their workplace. Probably after 3:00 p.m.
Tours of the facility, production demonstrations. Products on sale at a discount.
SKLÁŘSKÉ MUZEUM KAMENICKÝ ŠENOV, Osvobození 69, Kamenický Šenov navigate
+420 487 712 040
BOTH DAYS 10-16h
The glass museum, with a hundred years of tradition, offers visitors exhibitions on the history of the collections and the building, on the first teacher and director of the local glass school, Jan Dvořáček, and playful installations in the cellar rooms. There is also a shop selling tourist and glass souvenirs and publications on glassmaking.
Creative workshops for children. Tours of exhibitions and installations.
Admission is voluntary.
ATELIER VINU, Prácheňská 791, Kamenický Šenov navigate
+420 604 622 663
BOTH DAYS 10-17h
A private gallery and studio where wound beads and jewelry are created. Come and see the artist's work, objects, vases, and glass paintings. A talk about glass and the artist's wound beads.
Presentation of jewelry made from original wound beads from the workshop of Karolína Kopřivová.
Sale of original jewelry made from wound beads and artistic glass.
Admission is voluntary.
PAČINEK GLASS, Kunratice u Cvikova 147, Kunratice u Cvikova navigate
+420 774 711 707
BOTH DAYS 9-16h
Glass Garden 100 CZK, children under 5 free.
If interested in a tour of the glassworks, visitors can purchase a glass ticket for 180 CZK for adults, 130 CZK for seniors, students, and disabled persons, and 100 CZK for children under 15.
Jiří Pačinek is one of the most important glass artists in the world – his unique glass works adorn Hollywood, Czech films, and have even been donated to the Pope in the Vatican. He has collaborated with renowned international designers such as Blanka Matragi, Beata Rajská, Bořek Šípek, René Roubíček, and others, and in cooperation with Tarespa, he creates trophies for prestigious sports organizations such as the NHL, NFL, F1, Bundesliga, and Fortuna League. You really must see this – his work is synonymous with artistic perfection and worldwide recognition.
Visit the unique Crystal Temple near the glassworks!
KOSTEL SV. PANKRÁCE V JÍTRAVĚ, Římskokatolická farnost Jítrava, Jítrava 98 navigate
+420 732 716 992
SUNDAY ONLY 18-20h
An early evening charity concert in the dim light of St. Pancras Church, illuminated by the Holy Sepulchre and candles held by the two performing choirs. Prague Arytmie and Zděvandule.
The exhibited works by glassmaker Daniel Vágner-Vagnerglass will also be illuminated.
We invite visitors to a charity concert to save the Holy Sepulchre, which we would like to renovate.
Voluntary admission.
