Novosad & Son Glassworks and Brewery Harrachov
“The second oldest working glass factory in Bohemia, featuring a historic grinding shop and on-site microbrewery.”
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About this place
Founded in 1712, the Novosad & Son Glassworks in Harrachov is an extraordinary living testament to centuries-old glassmaking traditions. Visitors can walk right along the catwalk above the smelting furnaces, feeling the immense radiant heat while watching master glassblowers shape glowing crystal by hand. A designated National Technical Monument, the factory preserves a fully operational 19th-century grinding shop powered by water turbines and flat-belt transmissions. The experience extends into a cozy microbrewery and restaurant, where large picture windows allow diners to watch the furnace floor while enjoying freshly brewed, unfiltered Czech lager. The complex also features a comprehensive Glass Museum, an expansive factory shop, and an indulgent beer spa.
Combine your production tour with lunch at the brewery restaurant; sit by the viewing glass during weekday morning shifts to see full production at work.
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