The Glass Museum in Frauenau

Whether the weather is beautiful or rainy, the Glass Museum in Frauenau offers a wonderful and unique experience. From the Bergknappenhof Wellness Hotel, you can reach the Glass Museum in Frauenau in about 30 minutes via Langdorf and Zwiesel . From the moment you arrive, you'll notice that the Glass Museum is truly unique. The building itself is largely constructed of glass. Inside, you'll find three themed tours. If you're interested in the history of glass, start with the first tour. Here, you'll learn how glassmaking worked in its earliest years, seeing stained glass from Gothic cathedrals to Venetian glass from the 15th century. You'll traverse the Baroque era through a glass labyrinth, where the rising middle class is represented by a variety of exquisite glassware. From Art Nouveau and Art Deco, you'll progress through the early 20th century to the era of machine-made glass. Eyewitness accounts and experiences from life in a glassworks settlement will convince you once again to have made the trip to Frauenau from the Hotel Bergknappenhof.

Starting in the First World War up to the present day, you can see the development, not always positive, because the demise of glassworks in the Bavarian Forest is a controversial topic. The third exhibition aims to present a way out of this dilemma. Here you can see pieces by the Frauenau glass artist Erwin Eisch. Ask the team at the Wellness Hotel Bergknappenhof about the current special exhibitions, which change every certain time. The Mauders - a family of artists or paperweights from Bohemia. In any case, these special exhibitions are worth a visit. You will always find events where workshops or special tours are offered. In some cases, interested parties can work themselves in the museum workshop under professional supervision. For a small fee to cover the cost of materials, you can of course take your work of art home with you. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday from 09 a.m. to 00 p.m.

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