Experience the art of glassmaking live
Have you always wanted to experience glassmaking firsthand? Then you should visit the RIEDEL glassworks in Kufstein, Tyrol . Here you can see how delicate wine glasses and exceptional decanters are created from molten glass with great skill and care. And the best part: Kufstein is easily accessible from both the Explorer Hotel Bayrischzell and the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel .
RIEDEL looks back on more than 270 years of glassmaking tradition. What once began in Bohemia is now being continued by the eleventh generation. In Kufstein, traditional craftsmanship, modern ideas, and a passion for the perfect glass come together. You can discover this unique blend on-site in several themed areas.
Glassworks, manufactory and glass museum
Things are about to get interesting: From the gallery, you can watch the glassmakers at work. With extensive experience, precision, and traditional tools, they shape the molten glass step by step into delicate drinking glasses and artistic decanters. Each piece is a unique work of art.
How did a family of glassmakers become a globally renowned brand? At the RIEDEL Glass Museum, you can immerse yourself in more than 270 years of family and glassmaking history. Historical exhibits and interactive stations also show you the wealth of knowledge, technology, and craftsmanship behind glass production.
Symphony
Here, the motto is: Open your eyes, open your ears, and engage all your senses. In this multimedia "symphony of the senses," sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste combine to create a unique experience. This way, you'll discover the world of glass and indulgence from a completely different perspective.
Flagship Store & Outlet
Have you now developed a taste for the perfect glass for your favorite wine? In the approximately 300 square meter flagship store & outlet , you'll find a wide selection of RIEDEL glasses and decanters. On-site, you can also learn which glass shape suits which wine – perhaps you'll even find your new favorite glass.
Opening hours of the Tyrolean glassworks
Factory tours are available Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The RIEDEL Museum is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public guided tours of the production facilities and museum start at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Times may vary on public holidays and certain production days.
Arrival in Kufstein
The Explorer Hotel Bayrischzell is about 26 kilometers from the Tyrolean glassworks. You should allow about 25 to 30 minutes by car.
The distance from the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann in Tirol is approximately 30 kilometers . From here, you can also reach Kufstein by car in about 30 minutes .
