Sklárna Květná 1794

Location: Nám. E. Zahna 1151, 687 66 Strání · Zlín Region

Category: historic glassworks

One of the oldest continuously operating glassworks in the Czech Republic, founded in 1794 by Prince Alois I of Liechtenstein in the midst of the beech forests of the White Carpathians. Students can observe traditional hand-blown crystal glass production directly on the factory floor and purchase products in the company shop.

Why visit this place?

• The settlement around the glassworks was first called Straňanská huť, from 1857 Blumenbach, and has been named Květná only since 1908.
• The glassworks claims more than 230 years of tradition and focuses on smaller design collections made of lead-free glass.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 49 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 12 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org, kvetna1794.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Shop Mon–Fri 9–12 and 13–16; tours mornings only, reservation required
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 200 CZK, children 100 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 49 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the glassworks production facility with a demonstration of hand-blowing and shaping crystal glass. Tours take place exclusively in the morning hours and last approximately 45 minutes.

Official website: https://kvetna1794.cz

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