Harrachov Glassworks – Historical Treasure of the City, Beer Bath Harrachov and Brewery Harrachov.

The glassworks Novosad a syn (Novosad and Son) is the oldest private glass factory in Bohemia. It was established before the year 1712 in the Jilemnice estate of the counts Harrach. The unique historical glass-cutting shop, 100 years old, driven by transmissions and a water turbine, is the integral part of excursion to the glassworks premises. Visit to the glassworks (lasts ca 1 hour) is accompanied by a professional guide speaking Czech, German and English. Because these glassworks are admired by the visitors, it is advisable to book the visit in advance by facsimile or phone (+420 481 528 141-2) and/or e-mail turistik@sklarnaharrachov.cz

Excursions are realized during the whole week (Mondays - Sundays), always from 8:00 am till 3:00 pm. You can also pay visit to a large self-service shop with the local glass products.

During the excursion you will visit:
· Exposition of glass products/exhibits

Manufacturing shop Metallurgical hall with furnaces Glass-cutting shop Historical glass-cutting shop technology - turbine with transmissions Mini-brewery Museum

Museum of glass is the integral part of the glassworks. It contains collection(s) of historical glass produced by the Harrachov glassworks, complete from historical and technological point of view. In the Museum you can also admire the exposition devoted to development, history and success of local skiing.

Opening hours of the Museum:

Mondays - Sundays

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The mini-brewery with a restaurant was constructed in 2002, directly inside the glassworks premises, next to the main metallurgical hall of the glass factory. From the restaurant you can watch glass production through the glazed wall. You can also leave the restaurant and visit the hall on the gallery above the red-hot furnaces where a cosy warmth blows on.

Opening hours of the brewery restaurant: Mondays - Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sundays 10:00 am - 10:00 pm,

Contact: +420 481 528 100, www.pivovarharrachov.cz

In summer 2007 the beer bath complex was opened here, quite unique by its character. We are speaking about therapy in a quiet and picturesque environment which you can enjoy quite alone in a simple bathtub or as a pair in a double bathtub.

Opening hours of the beer bath complex:

Mondays - Fridays

11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturdays - Sundays

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Make a reservation for or order the beer bath:

Online order form, see www.sklarnaharrachov.cz or in person in the glass factory reception. Possible questions can be answered, when calling +420 481 528 141 or sending an e-mail pivnilazne@sklarnaharrachov.cz

Contacts:

GLASSWORKS AND MINIBREWERY NOVOSAD & SYN HARRACHOV s.r.o. CZECH REPUBLIC

Tel.

+420 481 528 141
+420 481 528 142

Fax

+420 481 528 148

Address

Harrachov 95
512 46 Harrachov
Czech republic

Web

www.sklarnaharrachov.cz  e-mail: turistik@sklarnaharrachov.cz

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