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.

Stories

1711

Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise
1712

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT
1724

ELIAS PALME
1749

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS
1816

JOSEF RIEDEL
1832

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN
1866

JOSEF PFEIFFER
1902

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree
1920

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE
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Lusatian Mountains (Lužické hory)

Giant Mountains (Krkonoše)

Jizera Mountains (Jizerské hory)

Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj)

Mapa

Lusatian Mountains (Lužické hory)

Giant Mountains (Krkonoše)

Jizera Mountains (Jizerské hory)

Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj)

Crystal Valley 2027

Calendar of events in the Crystal Valley 2027


Made in Jablonec

Venue: Jablonec nad Nisou

Date: 21 January 2027

The premiere of a fashion show showcasing the latest trends in costume jewellery and fine jewellery. An inspiring evening bringing together design, craftsmanship and contemporary fashion.

Easter in the Crystal Valley

Venue: Liberec Region

Date: 20–21 March 2027

Get into the Easter spirit right alongside the glassmakers, jewellers and craftspeople in the Crystal Valley. Open workshops, production demonstrations, creative workshops and Easter inspiration.


Lustrfest

Location: Kamenický Šenov

Dates: 11–12 June 2027

An open-air festival of glass and glass lighting. A gathering of designers, manufacturers and enthusiasts of light, glass and contemporary design.

Fragile Beauty

Venue: Jablonec nad Nisou

Dates: 5–8 August 2027

The region’s largest showcase of the glass and costume jewellery industries, complemented by fashion shows, company presentations and a rich supporting programme.


Jablonec Pearl

Location: Jablonec nad Nisou

Dates: 20–21 August 2027

A festival combining glass and costume jewellery with modern gastronomy, quality music and stylish market stalls.

Crystal Valley Week

Venue: Liberec

Dates: 23–28 August 2027

The largest festival of glass, jewellery and costume jewellery in the Czech Republic. Glass installations in public spaces, exhibitions, guided tours, a crystal market, fashion and performance shows, and workshops for the public.

Glass Festival

Location: Kristiánov

Date: 4 September 2027

A traditional celebration of the glassmaking craft in a former glassmaking settlement in the heart of the Jizera Mountains. The atmosphere of historic glassmaking, craft demonstrations and a cultural programme.

Glass Town

Venue: Železný Brod

Date: 18–19 September 2027

Traditional glassmaking festivities featuring production demonstrations, presentations by glassmaking schools and the chance to meet masters of their craft.

16th International Glass Symposium

Venue: Nový Bor

Dates: 30 September – 3 October 2027

Four days during which artists, designers and master glassmakers from around the world gather at the glassworks in the Nový Bor region. A unique showcase of contemporary artistic glass created right before visitors’ eyes.

Glassmakers’ Week

Venue: various locations across the Czech Republic

Dates: 11–17 October 2027

A series of events commemorating the inscription of hand-blown glassmaking on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, organised to mark the International Day for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Crystal Valley Weekend

Location: Liberec Region

Dates: 16–17 October 2027

More than 50 glassworks, costume jewellery and fine jewellery workshops open to the public across the region. A unique opportunity to gain an insight into the places where world-class products are created.

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