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Visit the Hot Shop

A magical experience

Guided tours and entrance to the hot shop

July 7 - August 3

Experience the creation of glass, from a syrupy hot mass to sparkling crystal, in the Hot Shop at Kosta Glassworks.

Guided tour in the workshop. A live guide explains the glassmaking process. Language alternates every full hour.

  • 10:00 – 11:00 english / german
  • 11:00 – 12:00 swedish / english
  • 12:00 – 13:00 swedish / english
  • 13:00 – 14:00 english / german
  • 14:00 – 15:00 swedish / english
  • 15:00 – 16:00 english / german

Tickets are available in Kosta Art Gallery and Kosta Boda Shop or go to www.destinationkosta.se

Try glassblowing

At Kosta Glasbruk you can book an appointment to make your own glass together with our talented instructors. 

We offer the possibility of blowing different kinds of glass.

The following are available to choose from:

  • Glass ball standing as a table decoration SEK 500/pc
  • Drinking glass, whiskey glass SEK 550/pc
  • Beer glass SEK 550/pc
  • Bowl or vase SEK 750/pc
  • Water or wine carafe SEK 850/pc

A glassblowing trial session takes about 15 minutes per person.

ONE person may blow glass per booked time!

Please arrive well in advance so you have time to prepare.

When trying out, an entrance ticket to Kosta Glasbruk is included

The blown glass has a cooling time of 3 hours.

If blown in the morning - the glass is ready to take home in the afternoon.

If blown in the afternoon - the glass will be ready the next day. It is possible to have the glass sent home!

Book here destinationkosta.se/en/try-glassblowing