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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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

The Pačinek Glass studio in Kunratice near Cvikov represents a unique combination of traditional glassmaking craftsmanship and progressive global design. Under the leadership of master craftsman Jiří Pačinek, the studio creates exclusive glass sculptures that adorn private collections in Hollywood, the Vatican, and prestigious sports halls of fame, confirming its position at the absolute forefront of contemporary glass art.

The studio's history and reputation are based on close collaboration with icons of the Czech and international scene, including Bořek Šípek, René Roubíček, and Blanka Matragi. In addition to its own creations, the studio is significantly involved in the production of prestigious trophies for global sports organizations and the film industry. Jiří Pačinek's entire philosophy is based on pushing the boundaries of the material, transforming hot glass into fragile works with a deep aesthetic charge, recognized by experts across continents.

A visit to the complex offers a comprehensive experience, the heart of which is the Glass Garden, open all year round, where artistic objects blend with living nature. During guided tours, guests can watch the demanding work of the masters at the furnaces from close up, visit the sales gallery with a selection of original jewelry and vases, or stand in silent awe in the Crystal Temple, where the play of light and glass creates a unique atmosphere. This space combines the rawness of a craft workshop with the spiritual dimension of art, making it a must-see for every lover of beauty and tradition.