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Rückl Glassworks in Nižbor – watching the nimble hands of glass-masters
The excursion offers a unique opportunity to take a close look at glass master craftsmen in one of the longest-running Czech family glassworks.
Don’t miss:
A visit to the glassworks lets visitors see for themselves all stages of lead crystal production; work at the furnace, in the quality control department, in the grinding or decorating workshops. The guided tour takes 45 minutes and is conducted in Czech, English or German.
In addition to the glassworks, in Nižbor you can also visit the château, with a fascinating interactive display on Celtic culture.
Our tip:
In the vicinity of Nižbor railway station is an offbeat pub, called the Zastávka Nižbor [Nižbor stop], which between May and October offers seating in an original train coupé in the pub, on the cargo ramps, in the lounge of an old railway carriage or on the platform in front of it.
More about the glassworks:
When:
The glassworks are open all year round, except Sundays. The opening hours vary with the season. For excursions including glass blowing, advance booking is required.
How to get here:
By train, changing in Beroun (50 minutes – 1.5 hours). The glassworks are near the station.