The Magical World of Glass
One of the oldest and most traditional crafts in the Bavarian Forest is that of the glass maker:
Fascinating glass route in the Bavarian Forest
Take the “Glasstraße“ (glass route) from the Waldmüchen holiday land all the way to the Passau area and discover innumerable treasures in the art of glass making. The history of the former and still existing glass manufacturers is fascinating. Unusual glass objects can be seen in the several glass museums.
Read more...The History of Glass and its Production
The Bavarian-Bohemian region, with its endless forests, has an important place in the history of glass. Quartz sand, the basic raw material of glass, was available from the immediate area.
Read more...Places of Interest Related to Glass
The places of interest related to glass in the Bavarian Forest have been a source of fascination for centuries, right up to the present time. Glass history and production are depicted in various ways. These are the highlights to be found in the Bavarian Forest:
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