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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Resort Hvozd

Address

Krompach 224, 471 57 Krompach
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Phone

+420 725 791 305

E-mail

info@resorthvozd.cz

Opening hours

Thursday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Monday–Wednesday closed

The Hvozd Resort was established in 2020 with a single wish – to breathe new life into an old sheepfold in the heart of the Lusatian Mountains. A complete renovation transformed the historic agricultural building into a place where nature, hospitality, and artisanal beauty come together.

This family resort in the village of Krompach is surrounded by meadows, forests, and views that will calm anyone. Glass master Petr Kuchta is also part of the local story – his glass creations adorn the interior of the resort and connect it with the tradition of the Crystal Valley. And because they believe that relaxation should also include body care, they have welcomed the JM Clinic health center, which focuses on physiotherapy and sports medicine, under their roof. Resort Hvozd is not just a place to sleep – it is an experience you will take home with you.

At the Hvozd Resort, you will find seven stylish rooms for two to six guests, each named after the peaks and natural beauty of the Lusatian Mountains. Breakfast, excellent cuisine in a restaurant with a terrace and a view of sheep grazing in the meadow – that's how a good day begins.

Are you planning a wedding, corporate seminar, or family celebration? The local halls can accommodate up to 100 guests and take care of everything from decorations to catering. For those who want to combine their stay with health care, we offer therapeutic and reconditioning stays in cooperation with JM Clinic.

Around the resort, you will find hiking trails, bike paths, and tips for trips throughout the region. And when you return tired in the evening, the interior full of hand-blown glass will remind you that you are in a place where every detail matters.