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.

Masai Bracelets Workshop Special evening singing tour of the Crystal Temple Christmas at the Glass Cottage Advent Wednesdays at Kunc Glass Painting Christmas decorations Make your own glass jewelry or decoration! Christmas show at the steelworks We're great at Christmas! Pre-Christmas sale at Novotný Glass Christmas decorations from the region in the oldest garage in the Czech lands Christmas evening tours of the Crystal Temple Christmas crafts 2025 at the Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou Christmas creative workshop at the Novosad & Son Glassworks Author's exhibition: Martina Josífek Zelinková Jablonec nad Nisou City Ball 2026 – Sparkling 160 In Light of Stories Made in Jablonec 2026 Crystal sky GEN 105 - the fragility of form, the power of thought Antonín Drobník - SKLO A ŽIVOT Easter in Crystal Valley 2026 Lustrfest 2026, festival of glass and lighting YGS 2026 Beer festival at the Novosad & syn glassworks and microbrewery in Harrachov 20 LET BYSTRO DESIGN reGeneration7 - exhibition of contemporary jewellery Salon XI. CRYSTAL VALLEY WEEK 2026 Glass Town - Glass Craft Festival
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Masai Bracelets Workshop
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13/12 13/12
Special evening singing tour of the Crystal Temple
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7/12 14/12
Christmas at the Glass Cottage
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3/12 17/12
Advent Wednesdays at Kunc Glass
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20/11 18/12
Painting Christmas decorations
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18/12 18/12
Make your own glass jewelry or decoration!
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Christmas show at the steelworks
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19/11 23/12
We're great at Christmas!
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25/11 23/12
Pre-Christmas sale at Novotný Glass
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19/11 23/12
Christmas decorations from the region in the oldest garage in the Czech lands
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20/12 27/12
Christmas evening tours of the Crystal Temple
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29/12 29/12
Christmas crafts 2025 at the Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou
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27/12 31/12
Christmas creative workshop at the Novosad & Son Glassworks
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19/12 5/1
Author's exhibition: Martina Josífek Zelinková
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17/1 17/1
Jablonec nad Nisou City Ball 2026 – Sparkling 160
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19/11 17/1
In Light of Stories
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28/1 28/1
Made in Jablonec 2026
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6/12 31/1
Crystal sky
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21/11 22/2
GEN 105 - the fragility of form, the power of thought
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12/12 1/3
Antonín Drobník - SKLO A ŽIVOT
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28/3 29/3
Easter in Crystal Valley 2026
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13/6 13/6
Lustrfest 2026, festival of glass and lighting
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18/6 21/6
YGS 2026
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18/7 18/7
Beer festival at the Novosad & syn glassworks and microbrewery in Harrachov
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13/12 13/12
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17/10 31/1
20 LET BYSTRO DESIGN
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6/11 1/2
reGeneration7 - exhibition of contemporary jewellery
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10/10 5/4
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20/3 18/4
Salon XI.
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7/11 26/4
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24/8 29/8
CRYSTAL VALLEY WEEK 2026
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19/9 20/9
Glass Town - Glass Craft Festival
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Pačinek Glass

Address

Kunratice u Cvikova 147, 471 55
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Phone

+420 774 711 707

E-mail

andrea@pacinekglass.com

Opening hours

Summer season (May - September)

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekends and holidays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Winter season (October - April)

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Weekends and holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Important information:

Glassmakers work until 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and only until 1:00 p.m. on weekends.

Tours must be booked for groups larger than 10 people or foreign language groups by email at andrea@pacinekglass.com or by phone at +420 774 711 707.

To book a foreign language guided tour, reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance.

Please arrive on time for your booked tours.

JIŘÍ PAČINKA GLASSWORKS & GALLERY

· Guided tours in Czech take place every hour

· Foreign language tours (English/German) must be booked at least 14 days in advance

· Glassmakers' demonstration (daily until 2:00 p.m.)

· Souvenir glass ticket

Price list:

· Adults: 180 CZK

· Students / Seniors / Disabled: 130 CZK

· Children under 15: 100 CZK

· Families CZK 500

· Foreign language tours CZK 280

GLASS GARDEN

Admission: CZK 100 / person

Children under 5 free of charge

Lighting available on request after dark

Your admission to the garden includes visits to:

· The glass garden

· Souvenir shop

· Glassworks canteen

· Toilets

CRYSTAL TEMPLE

Guided tours every day: 8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.

Admission: voluntary

We would like to invite you to a unique excursion to Jiří Pačinek's glassworks, where traditional glassmaking craftsmanship meets modern art. Jiří Pačinek is known not only in the Czech Republic but also around the world – his unique glass creations adorn Hollywood and the Czech film industry, and his work has even been donated to the Pope in the Vatican. He has collaborated and continues to collaborate with leading international designers such as Bořek Šípek, René Roubíček, Blanka Matragi, Liběna Rochová, Beata Rajská, and many others. In addition, in collaboration with Tarespa, he participates in the creation of trophies and gifts for prestigious sports organizations such as the NHL, NFL, F1, Fortuna League, and Bundesliga.

At the Pačinek Glass glassworks in Kunratice near Cvikov, visitors enter the Glass Garden, where they can stroll freely among trees and flowers around original glass sculptures. The garden is open 24/7 and can be illuminated after dark, creating a completely different atmosphere. During the day, visitors can join a guided tour of the glassworks and gallery, watch the glassmakers at work up close, and learn more about glass processing technology. Afterwards, you can visit the Jiří Pačinek Gallery, which sells a selection of original glass objects, vases, bowls, glasses, and jewelry. Another highlight is a guided tour of the Crystal Temple, a unique space where light and glass combine to create an impressive experience for individuals, families, and groups.