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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Sklářská krčma AJETO

Address

Lindava 167, 471 58 Cvikov
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Phone

+420 778 762 667

E-mail

krcma@ajetoglass.com

Opening hours

April–June
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

July–August
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

September - October
Monday - Tuesday Closed
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

November - March By request
December Between holidays By request

The Glassmakers’ Tavern in Lindava offers a unique culinary concept where traditional, hearty cuisine meets the fascinating world of glassmaking. It provides guests with an authentic experience in a setting whose atmosphere pays tribute to generations of masters who have worked with molten sand and fire.

The establishment’s philosophy is rooted in a respect for local ingredients and time-tested recipes, which form the foundation of its signature menu. The historic premises of the tavern have been sensitively adapted to provide year-round facilities not only for individual visitors but also for hosting prestigious corporate events, wedding receptions, or family celebrations with a unique genius loci.

The experiential part of the visit culminates in the opportunity to try your hand at the demanding art of glassblowing “with your own breath” right at the glass furnace under the supervision of experienced professionals. Visitors can thus experience firsthand the heat and precision required by this craft and take home a handmade glass souvenir as a lasting memento of this inspiring place.

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