Welcome to Kosta Glasbruk

In the glow of the hot ovens, you can follow the production and see the glowing glass mass taking shape. The glass is molded or mouth blown, then cooled and ground. Some glass objects are also painted in our painting shop.

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Visit Kosta Glasbruk

The glass cabin is open to visitors every day of the week.
There is also the option of going on a guided tour or trial glassblowing.

Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
NOTE - closed for lunch 11:00-11:45 and 13:50-14:00

Buy Entrance ticket

Summer hours - week 28 - 31

During weeks 28 - 31 we offer guided tours of Kosta Glassworks
including open cabin at a reduced price.

Other glass experiences:

       Buy Guided tour   Book glassblowing   

Creative workshop

Rent the cabin - 1 hour of glass blowing

 

Do you want to learn more about glassblowing?

Book one of our courses!

Book a basic course      Book a continuation course

 

At our glass factory in Småland, you have the opportunity to experience Kosta Boda's and Orrefor's glass production up close. The cabin is usually open all year round and you are warmly welcome to come in for a visit to view an old Swedish craft tradition and real craftsmanship directly on site in Sweden's now oldest working glassworks.

At Kosta glass factory, some of Kosta Boda's colorful designers have their studios. Bertil Vallien, Lena Bergström and Kjell Engman, among others, work here in close collaboration with the craftsmen in the cabin. Popular glass artists such as Ulrika Hydman-Vallien, Bertil Vallien and Kjell Engman have made Kosta something that many have a relationship with. The glassworks is Sweden's oldest operating glassworks, the kilns have been operating here since 1742. Since then, the glassblowers have mastered the liquid glass mass and refined the craft from generation to generation.

As a visitor, you can witness the spectacle of the manual work in the cabin. However, the risk is that you will be stuck here for a long time, it is a fascinating sight. You can also take the chance to try it yourself.

In the mill area you will also find our exhibition hall, Kosta Boda Art Gallery. There you have the opportunity to see current exhibitions. There is also a factory store for Kosta Boda and one for Orrefors.

 

Contact information

BOOK A GLASS EXPERIENCE

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT GLASS

 

Kosta Glassworks

At our glassworks in Småland, you have the opportunity to experience Kosta Boda and Orrefors glass production up close. The glassworks is usually open all year round and you are warmly welcome to visit and see an old Swedish craft tradition and real craftsmanship directly on site in Sweden's now oldest active glassworks.

Some of Kosta Boda's colourful designers have their studios at Kosta Glassworks. Bertil Vallien, Lena Bergström and Kjell Engman, among others, work here in close co-operation with the craftsmen in the factory. Popular glass artists such as Ulrika Hydman-Vallien, Bertil Vallien and Kjell Engman have made Kosta something that many people have a relationship with. The glassworks is Sweden's oldest active glassworks, the furnaces have been running here since 1742. Since then, the glassblowers have mastered the liquid glass mass and refined the craft from generation to generation.

Visitors can witness the spectacle of manual labour in the furnace, but chances are you'll be stuck here for a long time - it's a fascinating sight. You can also take the chance to try it yourself.

In the mill area you will also find our exhibition hall, Kosta Boda Art Gallery. There you have the opportunity to see current exhibitions. There is also a factory shop for Kosta Boda and one for Orrefors.

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Cancellation and rebooking

Cancellation or rebooking of an ice cream experience can be done 24 hours before the booked time.
The easiest way to do this is via My Pages
Login details for My Pages can be found in your booking confirmation.

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