Huť František

Location: Na Kácku 218, 285 06 Sázava · Central Bohemia

Category: glassworks and centre for glass art

The historic František glassworks in Sázava, commissioned in 1882 by Josef Kavalier, ranks among the significant technical monuments of Czech glassmaking. It formerly housed the Centre for Glass Art, offering tours and demonstrations of glass production; the complex has undergone partial renovation and reopened to the public in spring 2026 as a cultural and event space with a bistro. The industrial architecture, with its high ceilings and original technical structures, creates a unique setting for exhibitions, concerts, and social events.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 582 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 33 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Typical visit: 90 min
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 582 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

The historic glassworks complex offers an introduction to the tradition and technology of glass production within the industrial setting of a heritage-protected glassworks.

Official website: https://hutfrantisek.cz/

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