- Address: Engshyttegatan 6, 382 30 Nybro, Sweden
- Phone: +46 481 452 15
- Website: glasriket.se
Sweden is rich in attractions and interesting tourist routes. There is a unique place where a new fairy-tale world and unusual things are born, the Kingdom of Crystals. It is one of the favorite excursions of family holidays with the Swedes.
Getting to know the attraction
The Kingdom of Crystals in Sweden (Glasriket) is the world's most famous association of glass blowers. Creating a new artistic image and creation before your eyes is the true skill of the employees of the Swedish glass production. The first batch of glass here was melted in the distant 1742.
Territorial to the Kingdom of Crystals include 11 factories, where handmade dishes (and not only) are made of ceramics and glass. All production facilities are historically located in the settlements of the southern province of Smaland between the cities of Kalmar and Vaxjo . And the oldest and most famous is the glass blower factory in the city of Costa. The Kingdom of Crystals of Sweden extends to municipalities:
- Lessébo (Lessebo kommun);
- Nibro (Nybro kommun);
- Uppvidinge (Uppvidinge kommun);
- Emmaboda (Emmaboda kommun).
Each factory conducts excursions, during which they tell about the peculiarities, difficulties and achievements of the glass blower's work. To achieve excellent results, ancient recipes and methods are used, which are carefully guarded. The most unusual and non-standard objects from glass are placed in museums or become exhibits of the corresponding exhibition.
In souvenir shops, which are on each of the plants of the Kingdom of Crystals, you can buy a nice trifle or a quality thing for yourself or your family.
How to get to the Kingdom of Crystals in Sweden?
Visit the Kingdom of Crystals all year round from 10:00 to 18:00. From each neighboring city to the workshops arrange organized tours with a guide. If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient craft and creativity yourself, look at the coordinates of 56.745033, 15.909205 and road signs.
The main office of the Kingdom can be reached by bus, taxi and train. To unaccompanied visit Glasriket, you need to buy a card of the Kingdom of Crystals - Glasriket Pass. The issue price is € 10. By purchasing the Glasriket Pass, you get the opportunity to visit each workshop for free, as well as discounts on the purchase of glassware in stores and for lunches in cafes throughout the Kingdom of the Crystals.
The city of Kalmar can be reached by plane from Stockholm and other major cities, by ferry, rail and bus. The main office of the Kingdom of Crystals in Sweden is the highway number 25.