The Kingdom of Crystal

Kosta Boda, formerly known as Kosta Glasbruk, is the oldest glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal, where glass has been blown since 1742. Today, visitors can witness glassblowing in the furnace room and also appreciate the magnificent glass art created by renowned designers. Tours are available year-round, with daily tours taking place in the furnace room during the summer. In the well-stocked shop, you can purchase Kosta Boda products at factory prices.

At Målerås Glasbruk, the primary focus is on the production of art and decorative glass, which is etched, painted, and engraved. The animal reliefs from Målerås are renowned worldwide. Recently, artists have started to experiment with combining glass and metal in their artworks, adding a new dimension to their creations. Tours of the glass manufacturing process are available to book throughout the year, with daily tours offered in the summer. Visitors can also book a "try it yourself" activity in the furnace room. Traditional glassworks dinners are served in the furnace room during the summer and before Christmas.

Nybro Glassworks offers utility glass for both everyday and festive occasions, where shape, colour and function are prominent features. The focus is on hand-painted glass. The 'Räktrålaren' (Shrimp Trawler) and 'Sillskutan' (Herring Boat) are two classics from Nybro. In the shop on the factory premises, you can buy products at factory prices.

Pukeberg is one of Sweden's oldest and best-preserved glassworks. Here, you can experience what a glassworks area looked like at the beginning of the 20th century. The blowing room at Pukeberg is located right next to the shop and is open for visitors. During the summer and before Christmas, 'hyttsill' (a traditional glassworks meal) is served.

Hauges Hantverksglas takes an environmental approach and works primarily on remodelling non-returnable bottles, turning them into utility glassware. Visitors are welcome to the glassworks to watch production and see the exhibition. There is also a large range of first quality and seconds for sale, a gallery with exhibitions by different artists and some cultural events. Don't miss the chance of a course in remodelling glass!

Three glass artists Lars Sø, Maja Cunningham and Simon Holm try out new techniques and shapes in their own blowing room. Erikshyttan was established in 1991 in Eriksmåla, one of many small villages in the Kingdom of Crystal. In the first years they only made purely functional glass. Since then they have extended the use of size, colours, various techniques and forms, resulting in a more artistic and sculptural production.

Glass artist Carlos R. Pebaque combines classic Swedish style with South American temperament and has created a new technique for art glass: 'Cara' — a method of painting in glass.

Orranäs Glasbruk, revitalising Orrefors' rich glassmaking heritage, offers a captivating experience. It's a place where mammoth glass creations come to life amidst lush plants. Here, visitors can engage in glassblowing, through master classes and special dinner events. Explore the Orrefors museum, showcasing historical to contemporary glass art, and browse the store for exquisite designs. The site also features Sweden's first phytopark, a testament to sustainable beauty.

The Glass Factory today is an experience-based glass museum, and its art glass collection of more than 30,000 articles is the largest in Sweden. Discover the interactive exhibition on the Kingdom of Crystal’s origin, evolution and future. In unique film clips you will meet glass artists and glass workers who talk about the Kingdom of Crystal, glass and its significance.