Visiting Nizbor Glass Factory & Walk

Highlights

  • Visiting Rückl Glass Factory

  • Possible to attend glass making workshop

  • Traditional Czech lunch at a local restaurant, tasting of local beers

  • A local, English speaking guide for the entire trip

  • Combination of walk in nature and seeing traditional czech art

  • 9 km of moderate hiking

8 30 amMeet-up at Smíchovské nádraží metro (line B)
8 45 amTrain to Nižbor, change of trains in Beroun
10 30 amVisit to a glass factory with a guided tour
12 pm – 12 45 pmLunch at the local Czech restaurant in Nižbor
12 45 pmHike through the lovely forest close by or along the scenic river Berounka (yoga and breathwork – optional)
5 pmBack to Prague by train
5 45 pmArrival in Prague (at Smíchovské nádraží Metro station, Prague)

Included

  • FREE snack pack & water for the day

  • Lunch at the Czech pub (main course and one drink)

  • Ticket to the glass factory

  • Cost of public transport from Prague and back

  • A local, English speaking guide for the entire trip

159 € per person (based on booking of 2 or more persons)
299 € per person (single booking for 1 person)

BOOK THIS TRIP

Please note: Trip will take place when 2 or more people book. If you end up the only participant 3 days before the trip, we will email you and you may choose an alternate day or pay an extra “one on one trip fee” of € 140.

Description:

We will travel to the planned location by local public transport such as bus or train. We will inform you about the exact time schedule. On request we can also arrange private transport by car (for an extra fee).

This trip is organized as a picturesque 2 and 1/2 hour walk and a visit of Rückl Glass Factory, where you can see the unique production of Czech glass that is famous around the world.

We will meet in the morning in Prague to travel with a local train to Beroun and continue by the river Berounka along the cycle path towards Nizbor, where there is a famous Glass factory in a picturesque valley. We will reach Nizbor around lunch time and will have a traditional Czech lunch at a local pub as well as taste local beers and micro-brews.

Then we will go visit the Glass Factory from the 13th century, where you will be able to see the different stages and traditional techniques of glass production. Each of the individual steps of crystal glass production is explained and presented, as is the art of glass-blowing, the quality control process and the craftsmanship of our glass makers. We will see the whole production process from start to finish. Each stage of crystal glass production is shown, including the art of glass-blowing and incredible craftsmanship of glass cutting. Each product is hand-made. Czech glass is considered a luxurious gift, so you can buy some lovely examples at the end of your visit.

You can also blow your own glass product (additional charge) with the help of an experienced local glass maker and have a unique experience. The workshop needs to be booked 2 weeks in advance with min. of 5 people and it will be charged extra.

This is a very personalized trip based on our own experiences we want to share. Our guests can expect a lot of individual attention with advice on clothing, weather, what to pack, as well as fitness levels prior to the trip. Also we will be ensuring your safety and welfare during the hike and the entire trip, as well as helping you with any translations needed when ordering lunch or buying gifts. Most importantly, however, we will be guiding you through this remarkable countryside and offering you the most unique experience.

We will return back to Prague filled of experiences in the evening, just in time for dinner.

Join us for an adventure of a lifetime!