Ruckl Crystal Factory Nizbor
Established in 1846 Ruckl Crystal is tied to over 300 years of glassmaking within the family. The quality of the works is felt in the factory’s ability to seamlessly combine traditional Czech glassblowing practices with new modern elements, driving the art into a new chapter of innovation. This high quality was recognised as Ruckl Crystal was chosen for the production and supply of official state gifts due to the very high quality of its products and services. On a visit to the premises your group can experience the day to day life of working in this environment and how this has changed over the years since its conception, while also sampling a family run business and the secrets to its survival.
This visit includes glass-furnaces where the glass has been melted, glassblowers, view where the glasscutters cut ornament patterns on the glass products and the hall with specimens of cut glass and final products.