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glassblowing Wolfach

Welcome to the last crystal glassworks in the Black Forest

The Dorotheenhütte in Wolfach is a unique excursion destination in the Black Forest, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the centuries-old tradition of glassmaking up close. As the last active glassworks in the Black Forest, it preserves a valuable cultural heritage while offering exciting insights into the art of glass blowing.

Attractions and activities

  • Experience glassblowing live: At the Dorotheenhütte, visitors can watch the glassblowers at their fascinating work. With great skill and years of experience, the craftsmen create artistic drinking glasses, vases and other glass objects from molten glass heated to 1,400 degrees. Each piece is a unique masterpiece.
     
  • Get active yourself: The opportunity to blow a glass ball or vase yourself under expert guidance is particularly popular. This is an unforgettable experience where visitors can use their own creativity and create a personal souvenir.
     
  • Glass museum: The adjoining glass museum offers a fascinating insight into 2000 years of glass history. Here, visitors can trace the development of glass production and different stylistic eras. An informative film also shows the complex manufacturing process from melting the glass batch to the finished product.

Glassland and Christmas village
In the spacious sales area, the so-called “Gläserland”, visitors can purchase the high-quality glass products from Dorotheenhütte. A special attraction is the Christmas village, which is open all year round, spreading a festive atmosphere even in the height of summer and presenting a large selection of hand-blown Christmas decorations.

Visitor information
Opening hours
The Dorotheenhütte is open from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 16:00.
The last admission to the museum is at 15:00. During the school vacations in Baden-Württemberg there are extended opening hours, including Mondays and Tuesdays.

How to get there
The Dorotheenhütte is located in Wolfach in the Black Forest at the following address:
Dorotheenhütte Wolfach
Glashüttenweg 4
77709 Wolfach

The glassblowing workshop is easy to reach by car. For visitors who wish to travel by public transport, there are bus stops nearby.

The Dorotheenhütte in Wolfach offers visitors of all ages a fascinating experience in the art of glassblowing. There is something for everyone, from the live experience of craftsmanship to interactive activities and an informative museum. A visit is worthwhile for anyone interested in traditional craftsmanship and the history of glass or simply looking for a varied excursion in the Black Forest.

Click here for the website (source): www.dorotheenhuette.info/rundgang/mundblashuette/