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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Easter in Crystal Valley 2026

Start your Easter holidays on the weekend of March 28 and 29, 2026, in Crystal Valley

Two days of open doors at glassworks, studios, and museums. Not only beautiful Easter decorations, but also the production of jewelry, costume jewelry, and glass products can be experienced in the Easter atmosphere right where they are made. Some museums have also prepared an Easter program. Visit our glassmakers, jewelers, museums, and creative workshops.

Come to the Crystal Valley – an exceptional glass and jewelry region in northern Bohemia. We are proud of the skill of our artists and craftsmen, so please support them with your visit. We look forward to seeing you!

Glass, jewelry, and costume jewelry = the wealth of the Liberec Region

Unless otherwise stated, the facilities are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


EASTER COMPETITION

Compete with us for a glass spring flower meadow!

Delicate flowers bloomed in the fire of a burner under the hands of Jablonec glassmaker Marie Horčičková. She placed the bouquet in a clear glass base from the Jiří Pačinek glassworks.

How to participate?

Take a photo of yourself at one of the places you visit and share it on your public Facebook or Instagram profile with the hashtag: #velikonocevkristalovemudoli2026



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LADISLAV OLIVA - SKLÁŘSKÉ STUDIO, Hrubá Horka 90, Železný Brod navigate

  • www.oliva-glass.com

  • olival@volny.cz

  • +420 604 441 960

  • BOTH DAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Tour of the family gallery, current selection of jewelry before the start of the season, opportunity to try glass cutting.

  • Admission is voluntary.


UMĚLECKÁ GALERIE A MUZEUM DETESK, Náměstí 3. května č.p. 20, Železný Brod navigate

  • DETESK Galerie

  • DETESK

  • veronika.fojtikova@detesk.cz

  • Veronika Fojtíková +420 731 518 351

  • BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm

  • Free admission to the museum and gallery.

  • In the DETESK sales gallery, you can view and purchase most of the products that make up the company's gift range. A smaller selection of additional gifts is also available.

  • The Detesk Museum and Gallery cordially invites you to a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the work of Antonín Drobník (1925–2007), an important figure in the glassmaking industry in Železný Brod.


MĚSTSKÉ MUZEUM V ŽELEZNÉM BRODĚ, náměstí 3. května 37, Železný Brod navigate

  • www.muzeumzb.cz

  • muzeum@muzeumzb.cz

  • +420 483 389 081

  • BOTH DAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • In addition to the glass exhibition, visitors can also visit the Easter market in the ethnographic exhibition at Bělíš, which will take place at the same time.

  • The sale of products under special conditions and the sale of refreshments applies to the Easter market in Bělíš.

  • Admission is free.


MIMOOSA Mosaic & Glass Studio, Přepeře 79, 294 04 Dolní Bousov navigovat

  • www.mimoosa.cz

  • glassmimoosa@gmail.com

  • +420 608 417 770

  • SATURDAY ONLY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Come and try working with colored glass in the informal setting of a small glass studio.

  • In a workshop for up to 4 people at a time, you will create a decoration or small product of your choice. The workshop is also suitable for children aged 9 and above. Price: adults 500 CZK, children under 12 400 CZK.

  • By appointment only, adults 500 CZK, children 9-12 years 400 CZK

  • You will create your piece directly in the workshop of Studio Mimoosa - glass artist Martina Šrýtrová. At the same time, you can view and purchase her works and learn how they are created using the fusing and stained glass mosaic techniques.


GALERIE GRANÁT - Zákaznické centrum Turnov, náměstí Českého Ráje 4, Turnov navigate

  • SATURDAY ONLY 9.00 - 11.30 a 12.00 - 17.00 h

  • The Customer Center cordially invites you to visit an exhibition dedicated to the unique Czech garnet.

  • Creative workshops will be prepared for children, where they will be able to decorate Easter lambs.

  • Admission is free.


UNGRŮV DŮM, HODKOVICE INVEST, a.s., nám. T. G. Masaryka 1, 463 42 Hodkovice nad Mohelkou navigate

  • HODKOVICE INVEST, a.s.

  • kamil.zavrel@hodkoviceinvest.cz

  • SATURDAY ONLY 9am-10pm

  • Hodkovice nad Mohelkou – a small town with great potential. Discover Unger's House, a place where the history of European glass trade was written. You won't see any glass there today, but you will feel the history of one of Hodkovice's most distinctive houses at every turn. The building was unused and abandoned for many years. From the Dutch to the "glass king" - stories that made Hodkovice famous throughout Europe await you.

  • The morning program will be free of charge, while the afternoon program will cost CZK 100.

  • Light refreshments will be available for purchase, with no guided tours or creative workshops for children.

KŘIŠŤÁLOVÝ RÁJ, Jungmannova 497, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • Look forward to a traditional event in the heart of Czech costume jewelry.

  • We have prepared a rich program of workshops for families with children (painting glass eggs and birds, wirework Easter motifs, etc.).

  • There will also be a wide selection of Easter gifts and decorations on offer.

  • Admission is free.


BIJOUX COMPONENTS s.r.o., Rýnovická 3273/61, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • www.svet-koralku.cz

  • info@bijoux-components.cz

  • +420 607 089 817

  • SATURDAY ONLY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • An endless sea of beads, stringing materials, and metal parts. But also good advice, tips, and inspiration. Create with joy and ease.

  • Creative workshops for children and adults.


GLASS ART - MARTINA JOSÍFEK ZELINKOVÁ, Popelnická 618, Tanvald (parkujte v ulici Vítězná) navigate

  • Martina Josífek - Glass Art | Tanvald | Facebook

  • martinajosifek@gmail.com

  • +420 724 170 120, +420 602 111 375 

  • BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm

  • Original glass creations – Glass mosaics and micro-mosaic jewelry inspired by ancient Italian craftsmanship, which Martina learned in Italy, leaded stained glass, Tiffany technique, lamps, and glass fusing.

  • Each piece is unique, created with an emphasis on detail, color, and light.

  • Admission is voluntary, refreshments are available for purchase.


KULTURNÍ A INFORMAČNÍ STŘEDISKO RIEDELOVA VILA DESNÁ, Krkonošská 120, Desná II navigate

  • www.mesto-desna.cz

  • infocentrum@mesto-desna.cz

  • +420 775685 489

  • SATURDAY ONLY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Museum showcasing the history of the Riedel glassmaking family, art exhibition, beadwork, and Easter workshops.

  • Visitors can create and take home jewelry made from beads and jewelry components.

  • Creative workshops for children, free admission, refreshments available for purchase.


MARCELA RŮŽIČKOVÁ, Rumjancevova 22, Liberec I navigate

  • Demonstration of traditional handcrafting techniques for small jewelry and decorations using a blowtorch.

  • Earrings, pendants, necklaces, and custom-made glass flowers will be available for purchase.

  • Admission is voluntary.


MUZEUM SKLA A BIŽUTERIE v Jablonci nad Nisou, U Muzea 398/4, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • BOTH DAYS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • As part of the Easter in Crystal Valley event, creative workshops for the whole family will be held in the studio, focusing on the production of original products.

  • On Saturday, the program will be dedicated to making rocailles bracelets with Martina Jůnová.

  • On Sunday, Beadgame will prepare a creative workshop with glass stones and a bead workshop where you can make your own bracelet or necklace.

  • Throughout the weekend, visitors can visit the permanent exhibitions of glass, jewelry, and Christmas decorations, as well as the AD Astra exhibition by Jan Exnar and Vyraženo do kovu (Stamped into Metal).

  • Discounted admission, children free

RAUTIS, Poniklá 153, Poniklá navigate

  • www.rautis.cz

  • prodejna@rautis.cz, info@rautis.cz

  • +420 733 737 430

  • BOTH DAYS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last tour starts at 4 p.m.)

  • Create original yet simple spring decorations for your interior and visit our unique production facility. And if the weather isn't nice, you'll brighten up here! We are honored that the work of us and all Poniklá pearl makers was recognized in 2020 by being added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a globally unique skill.

  • Tour times: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 o'clock - advance booking required at rautis.cz, admission 130 CZK for adults, 80 CZK for children, family admission 340 CZK.

  • Company store

  • The company's production of Christmas decorations made from blown glass beads has been successfully added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

Lusatian Mountains

KUNC GLASS,  Radvanec č. p. 1 navigate


FILIP LUKAVEC GLASS, Lipová 693, Nový Bor navigate


KORÁLKÁRNA NOVÝ BOR, B. Egermanna 11, Nový Bor (v přízemí bývalého podniku ZPA) navigate

  • www.koralkynovybor.cz

  • koralkynovybor@gmail.com

  • +420 724 032 905

  • SATURDAY ONLY, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • A workshop for children will be available during the event. Visitors can purchase beads and components for their own creations, as well as various bead sets and kits for children and adults.

  • Creative workshops for children


VLADIMIR KLEIN, AKADEMICKÝ MALÍŘ, Liberecká 484, Nový Bor navigate

  • www.vladimirklein.cz

  • vladimir.klein@post.cz

  • +420 606 420 021

  • BOTH DAYS 9am-4pm

  • Creator of large glass sculptures using an original technique involving chiseling and hammering. His experience as an industrial designer is reflected in his collections of functional and decorative glassware.

  • Possibility of demonstrating cold techniques, or even allowing visitors to try their hand at grinding and chiseling glass.


ANTARES ART, Dlouhá 168, Kamenický Šenov navigate

  • Home | Antares Art

  • pavel@antarestart.cz

  • +420 777 606 929

  • BOTH DAYS 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Glassmaking and glass cutting workshop with the opportunity to try your hand at the craft. Glass blowing, workshop, and sale of small items.

  • Admission is voluntary.


ATELIER VINU, Prácheňská 791, Kamenický Šenov navigate


EVPAS - OBLÉKÁME ČESKÉ SKLO, Jezvé 127, Stružnice 47 108 navigovat

  • SATURDAY ONLY, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Join us in welcoming spring and the approaching Easter holidays at the heart of the EVPAS family glassworks and see how we operate and watch demonstrations of production "as on a normal working day."

  • You can look forward to demonstrations of hand painting and glass engraving by masters of their craft, an unusual glass museum, crystal eggs in our shop, and the opportunity to try your hand at the entire process of dressing crystal eggs.

  • We look forward to seeing each and every one of you and hope that you will bring your family and friends to spend a magical spring day with us.

  • Admission is free.


SKLÁRNA  A KRČMA  AJETO, Lindava 167, Lindava u Cvikova a Nového Boru navigate

  • www.ajetoglass.com

  • katerina.valjentova@lasvit.com

  • +420 778 762667, +420 606 622 396

  • Glassworks and warehouse sale - SATURDAY ONLY, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Glassworks Pub - BOTH DAYS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Welcome spring at the reopened AJETO Glassworks Pub, which will provide entertainment for you and your children. On Saturday, you can look forward to traditional creative workshops, a glass warehouse sale, the opportunity to purchase a glass souvenir in our mini-gallery, or simply enjoy the atmosphere at our large glassworks and watch the glassmakers at work. On Sunday, only the Glass Tavern will be open.

  • 100 CZK / adult & children and seniors free.


SKLÁRNA SVOJKOV HAIDL A SYN, Svojkov 47 navigate

  • www.haidl-syn.cz

  • sklarnasvojkov@gmail.com

  • +420 603 892 554, +420 603188232

  • SATURDAY ONLY 9am-2pm

  • If you are looking for replicas of historical glass, forest glass, glass from films and fairy tales, glass used by monarchs, medieval goblets, Renaissance cups, Viking glass, Gothic goblets, or Roman glass, then you have come to the right place.

  • The glassworks produces replicas of historical glass based on archaeological research and other historical sources, and at the glass furnace, they strive to imitate as faithfully as possible the glass of our ancestors and predecessors, to whom we tip our hats and humbly admire what they were able to create in conditions that are mysterious to us.

16.1.2026