Preciosa Ornela – sklárna a výroba perlí Desná

Location: Krkonošská 733, 468 61 Desná · Liberec Region

Category: glassworks producing glass beads

The Preciosa Ornela glassworks in Desná in the Jizera Mountains – production of glass rods and beads using the glass-drawing method. Guided production tours for groups. Unique traditional technology for making glass ornaments.

Why visit this place?

• The Desná plant continues the glassmaking legacy of the Riedel family, who started glass production in the town.
• Desná belongs to the Crystal Valley; handmade glass was added to the UNESCO intangible heritage list on 6 December 2023.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 106 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: By arrangement – mainly Tue–Fri
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 150 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Glassworks tour for primary schools – production of glass beads and ornaments. Glass-drawing method, history of glassmaking in the Jizera Mountains.

Official website: https://www.preciosa-ornela.com

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