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Glass in Rattenberg

Glassblowers, studios and shops in Tyrol's glass town

Rattenberg in the Alpbachtal is known as a glass town. The lanes of the medieval little town hold shops and studios selling glassware, from drinking glasses and jewellery to art pieces. At Kisslinger Kristall-Glas there is a glass furnace and glass is blown on the spot, so visitors can watch glassblowers and engravers at work.

In the summer months you can blow your own glass sphere under guidance on certain afternoons and take it home. Check current days and opening hours beforehand. It makes a relaxed half-day outing; glass is fragile, so keep small children close.

Place: Rattenberg

  • AgeAll ages
  • DurationApprox. 1 to 2 hours
  • CostBrowsing is usually free; blowing your own costs extra
  • DistanceApprox. 30 min by car
  • SeasonAll year; guest glassblowing in summer only
  • LocationRattenberg, Alpbachtal

Tips

  • Ask beforehand which days guest glassblowing takes place.
  • Keep young children close in the shops.
  • Combine with a stroll through the car-free old town.
  • Pack fragile purchases well for the return trip.

Practical

Rattenberg is about 30 minutes by car from Niederau via Wörgl and the A12. Park outside the car-free old town and walk in.

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

Can I blow glass myself?

At Kisslinger Kristall-Glas this is possible on certain afternoons in summer; check current days beforehand.

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Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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