Excursion | Harrachov Glassworks

Pricing and opening hours

Pricing and opening hours
When visiting the Novosad and son Glassworks and Microbrewery, we recommend purchasing a ticket for the guided tour of the production facilities.

OPENING HOURS AND TOUR DURATION
Monday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tour duration – 45 minutes

BASIC ADMISSION WITH CZECH GUIDED TOUR
Adults: 250 CZK
Children and seniors: 100 CZK (applies to children aged 6–17; children under 6 free)

Family 2 + 1: 550 CZK Family 2 + 2: 600 CZK

BASIC ADMISSION WITH GERMAN OR ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR
Adults: 250 CZK
Children and seniors: 100 CZK (applies to children aged 6–17; children under 6 are free)

GUIDED TOURS IN GERMAN OR ENGLISH (outside of scheduled times) can be BOOKED for groups of 10 or more people!!!

In addition to the scheduled tours in foreign languages, international visitors may use a printed translation (we have English, German, Polish, French, and Dutch available).

Online reservations are available 14 calendar days before the selected date and no later than 15 minutes before the tour!!!

PLEASE NOTE - arrive for the tour well in advance (ideally at least 5 minutes early); groups depart for the glassworks exactly at the scheduled time.

Practical information

Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk or online up to 14 days in advance.

Organized groups are advised to reserve the tour by email at: turistik@sklarnaharrachov.cz. Alternatively, reservations can be made by phone directly at the glassworks reception desk at 481 528 141

For group orders, please include the desired date and time, number of people, and a contact phone number. Without this information, we cannot enter the reservation into our system!!!

After completing the glassworks tour, visitors can individually view the glass collection (included in the admission price) at the adjacent glass museum. This visit is self-guided, without a guided tour.

The ticket also includes a discount coupon for our company store. When purchasing goods totaling 1,000 CZK or more, the buyer may redeem a discount (before paying for the goods) of 150 CZK. However, the discount can only be redeemed on the day of the tour.

Glassblowing

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a glassmaker? You can try it for yourself here at our glassworks!

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DURING THE TOUR, YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

1. A brief overview of the glassworks’ history

After welcoming you, the guide will give a brief overview of the history and current state of the world’s oldest glassworks, founded before 1712.

2. Glassworks

Next, you’ll visit the glassworks hall, where you’ll learn about the glassworks’ equipment, melting technology, and traditional glassmaking techniques. Your guide will then take you directly to the glassworks floor, where you’ll be able to watch our glassmakers at work up close.

3. Historical cutting room

The next stop on the tour is a visit to a unique, historic glass-cutting workshop dating back to 1895. The workshop’s equipment remains in its original condition and is fully operational.

4. Water turbine with transmissions

The tour continues with a brief look inside the engine room, where you’ll see a Francis turbine from 1937. The turbine drives all the woodworking machines in the cutting room via a transmission system.

Muzeum

5. Glass museum

This is followed by a self-guided tour of the glass museum, which houses a large collection of locally produced glass featuring more than 5,000 exhibits.

and more...

The complex also includes a company store, a brewery restaurant, and a beer spa.