Tour one of Czech most famous glass factories on this one day excursion from Prague to Nizbor for the Ruckl Crystal Glass Factory.
Highlights
• Travel to the Czech Town of Nizbor
• Tour Rueckl Crystal Glass Factory
• Learn about Czech Glassmaking
• Discounts on Glass Products
• Prague Hotel Pick-up
Ruckl Crystal Glass Factory Tour in Nizbor
Today learn about one of the Czech Republic’s most valued products, glass, on this one day excursion from Prague. In less than one hour, you will travel from Prague to one of the most famous Czech glass factories. It is located in Nizbor on the Berounka River and is connected to a 300-year-long tradition of glass making.
The Rückl Crystal glassworks in Nižbor manufactures an extensive range of cut 24% leaded crystal in a wide variety of decorations from the simple to extremely complex and laborious decorations with gilt, hand painting and sandblasting. The company was chosen for the production and supply of official state gifts due to the very high quality of its products and services.
On this tour, you will learn about all stages of glass production including glass-blowing, painting, crackling and cutting. You’ll also learn about the whole history and contemporary period of glass production in Bohemia. At the end of the tour you can visit the company store, which is on the grounds of the glassworks.