The Glass Museum in Frauenau

Whether the weather is fine or rainy, the Glass Museum in Frauenau offers a wonderful, special stay. From the Wellness Hotel Bergknappenhof you can reach the Glass museum in Frauenau. You will notice at first glance that the glass museum is almost unique. The building itself is largely made of glass. Inside you will find three tours that address different topics. If you are interested in the history of glass, start with the first tour. Here you will be shown how glass production worked in the earliest years, you will see stained glass from Gothic cathedrals to Venetian glass from the 15th century. You will traverse the Baroque era through a glass labyrinth, the emerging bourgeoisie is reflected in a variety of refined glasses. From Art Nouveau and Art Deco you will reach the early 20th century and finally glass production with machines. Contemporary witnesses and experiences from life in a glassworks settlement will convince you once again that you have made the trip from the Hotel Bergknappenhof to Frauenau.

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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