Guide for having a great time in Småland
Glass works
If you're interested in glass, a visit to Målerås glass works is a must do! They have daily guided tours during summer time, and in the restaurant you can watch the glassblowers work while having your lunch.
For more information, please visit https://www.maleras.se/en/
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Målerås Glasbruk
7 MackamålavägenIf you're interested in glass, a visit to Målerås glass works is a must do! They have daily guided tours during summer time, and in the restaurant you can watch the glassblowers work while having your lunch.
For more information, please visit https://www.maleras.se/en/
One of many glass works in Småland. At Orranäs you can have a "fika" (coffee with cake), visit the shop, expositions and also make your own glass! For more information, call +46(0)735 358 358 or visit the webpage: https://orranasglasbruk.se/ (unfortunately only in Swedish).
Orranäs glasbruk AB
1 BruksområdetOne of many glass works in Småland. At Orranäs you can have a "fika" (coffee with cake), visit the shop, expositions and also make your own glass! For more information, call +46(0)735 358 358 or visit the webpage: https://orranasglasbruk.se/ (unfortunately only in Swedish).
Nybro glass works has a focus on hand painted colorful glass. This is the only glass works in Småland that is located in a city, Nybro, which is well worth a visit for other reasons as well.
Nybro Glasbruk
2 HerkulesgatanNybro glass works has a focus on hand painted colorful glass. This is the only glass works in Småland that is located in a city, Nybro, which is well worth a visit for other reasons as well.
Pukeberg is one of Sweden's oldest and most well-preserved glassworks. Since 1871, glass has been manufactured here in various forms, from utility glass, lamp glass and petrol pump glass to beautiful art glass. Here you can experience what a glassworks area looked like at the beginning of the century.
The glass cabin in Pukeberg is located directly adjacent to the store and is open for visits. The store sells its own products. Traditional glass cabin herring is also served here.
In addition, several artists have their studios in the area.
The webpage is in Swedish, English and German. https://www.visitpukeberg.se/index.html
Pukeberg Glasbruk
59 Pukebergarnas vägPukeberg is one of Sweden's oldest and most well-preserved glassworks. Since 1871, glass has been manufactured here in various forms, from utility glass, lamp glass and petrol pump glass to beautiful art glass. Here you can experience what a glassworks area looked like at the beginning of the century.
The glass cabin in Pukeberg is located directly adjacent to the store and is open for visits. The store sells its own products. Traditional glass cabin herring is also served here.
In addition, several artists have their studios in the area.
The webpage is in Swedish, English and German. https://www.visitpukeberg.se/index.html
Kosta glassworks is Sweden’s oldest still operating glassworks. The furnaces here have been lit since 1742. Here, you can follow the production of Kosta Boda’s products in the glow from the furnaces. From the melting of the molten glass to glassblowing, cutting and painting.
Some of Kosta Boda’s most colourful designers have their studios at Kosta glassworks. Anna Ehrner, Göran Wärff and Kjell Engman work closely together with the craftsmen in the hot shops here.
In the area you also find the Kosta Boda Art Gallery where you have the opportunity to see current exhibitions. Kosta Boda’s factory outlet is also located here and nearby also Kosta Outlet and the famous Kosta Boda Art Hotel.
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Kosta Boda AB
96 Stora VägenKosta glassworks is Sweden’s oldest still operating glassworks. The furnaces here have been lit since 1742. Here, you can follow the production of Kosta Boda’s products in the glow from the furnaces. From the melting of the molten glass to glassblowing, cutting and painting.
Some of Kosta Boda’s most colourful designers have their studios at Kosta glassworks. Anna Ehrner, Göran Wärff and Kjell Engman work closely together with the craftsmen in the hot shops here.
In the area you also find the Kosta Boda Art Gallery where you have the opportunity to see current exhibitions. Kosta Boda’s factory outlet is also located here and nearby also Kosta Outlet and the famous Kosta Boda Art Hotel.
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Some other glass works
I've listed the most famous glass works separately in the guide, but there are more of them to find in the Småland forests. Please refer to this map for more glass works in the neighbourhood:
http://www2.glasriket.se/sv/produktkarta/start