Im Freien Felde 5 | 38895 Blankenburg | OT Derenburg
Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall With over a quarter of a million visitors a year, we are one of the biggest attractions in the Harz Mountains!
The show workshop is occupied today - decorative beads can be made!
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The glass manufactory on SACHSEN-ANHALT HEUTE on MDR
300 parking spaces | 4 e-charging stations for cars | 6 free bus parking spaces
6 e-charging stations for bicycles
The GlasERLEBNISwelt in the Harz Mountains
The HARZKRISTALL glass manufactory in Derenburg combines experience, adventure, relaxation, fun and culinary enjoyment in one place. In one of the last active glassworks in Germany, we offer exciting insights into manual glass production. Experience glass with all your senses on our "Manufaktour" adventure tour.
During your visit, you will learn all about the creation and processing of glass as a raw material and accompany our glassmakers and glassblowers up close in the production of hand-blown glass products. Various creative programmes offer the unique opportunity to work with glass yourself.
As part of the Gerhard Bürger Foundation, we are thus preserving the traditional craft of glassmaking and our production site in Derenburg.
Manual glass production is part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
A unique view of the Brocken and puzzle fun for kids
Treat yourself to some time out for the soul. Take a walk through the hut garden and enjoy a scoop of ice cream with a view of the Brocken and forget the stresses of everyday life. In addition to the Brocken and Wernigerode Castle, you can enjoy a unique view of the Harz foreland.
Our own wine of the "SOLARIS" grape variety also grows in the midst of a huge splendour of flowers. Born Winery bottled by the Born winery on the Süßer See.
In our hut garden there are many quiet and green places to sit and lie down as well as the stamp box of the Harz hiking pin. Stop by on your next hike and get your stamp!
There's something new for all kids in our hut garden: the puzzle pass for children. At each table in the garden there is a magic crystal ball that reveals a secret letter. If all the letters are combined correctly, a solution word is revealed, which earns the children a small gift at the information desk. The puzzle pass is available at the information desk.
Our online magazine
In this issue of our online magazine KristallMomente #11, we look back on the eventful year 2024 and look ahead.
Find out more about a special project that was realised together with the artist Franziska Möbius and the glassmakers. The resulting sculpture was then installed in front of the newly built police station in Leipzig.
Discover the beauty of the underwater world with the "Ocean" series by Rene Jacksch. Read this and more in this issue.
Fascination for 6,000 years
Glass is one of the oldest raw materials created by man. Glass was already being produced in Egypt almost 6,000 years ago. Over 2,000 years ago, the glassmaker's pipe was invented, which revolutionised glass production. This tool is still used today. The history of our manufactory begins in 1946 with the founding of the Wernigerode Hollow Glass Refining Co-operative as a so-called resettlers' co-operative. This became the VEB Glaswerk Harzkristall Derenburg in 1949.
Our free
In our free monthly newsletter you will receive all the important news about the glass manufactory. You will also receive exclusive vouchers and event tips! As a thank you, you will receive a small gift with your next purchase on site ...
We are part of the
The Gerhard Bürger Foundation was established in 2013. The purpose of the foundation is to promote science and research, art and culture, the preservation and maintenance of historical monuments and the promotion of education, vocational training and student support. Among other things, the foundation aims to support projects that serve to preserve and further develop the tradition of glassmaking.
To this end, the possibilities of the HARZKRISTALL glass manufactory and the ELIAS Farbglashütte Lauscha are to be used for the purposes of the foundation and joint projects with artists, students and universities are to be realised.
More about ELIAS Farbglashütte Lauscha
Come and visit us!
Open daily from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
On Sundays and public holidays: 10.00 - 17.30*
*The first experience tour starts at 10.10 am. The show workshop is open.
*The cash registers for goods purchases may be opened from 11.30 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays due to the Shop Closing Time Act. (This does not apply to the experience tour and the creative offers. Tickets for these offers can be purchased before 11.30 a.m.)
Closed on New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Remembrance Day, Sunday of the Dead, Christmas Eve, 1st Christmas Day
We look forward to seeing you!
If you are travelling by car or motorbike, there are over 300 car parking spaces and six coach parking spaces directly on the site. 4 e-charging stations are also available.
Via the A36 (old B6N)
Take the Wernigerode Zentrum exit in the direction of Silstedt/L82. The Glasmanufaktur is already signposted here. Shortly after leaving the town centre, you will see our large chimney on the left-hand side!
Via Magdeburg/Halberstadt
Drive through Halberstadt in the direction of Blankenburg/Wernigerode. The Glasmanufaktur is signposted as you leave Halberstadt. Follow the signs to Derenburg and continue in the direction of Silstedt and Wernigerode. About one kilometre after leaving Derenburg, you will see the glass factory on the right-hand side.
By public bus
You can also reach the Glasmanufaktur easily by public transport. The bus stop "Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall" is right next to the premises. Line 231 from Wernigerode to Halberstadt runs every 60 minutes.You can find the current timetable here.
By bike
The R1 Euroroute cycle route runs along the Holtemme right next to the site. From there you can cycle onto our premises. Bicycle stands are available around the building. If you are travelling by e-bike and need new energy, please contact us. The battery is full, but your battery is empty? Relax in the Café & Bistro!
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