Glasriket

Welcome to the Kingdom of Crystal

There is an adventure waiting round every bend in the road in this part of Sweden. You can stroll through deep enchanted forests and also let yourself be dazzled by the magic of glass. There are 14 glassworks within a radius of a few Swedish miles that create the everyday glassware and colourful works of art that are renowned world-wide for their beauty. This region, from which many people emigrated and travelled to America, is now bustling with life, art and activity.

The small area in the counties of Kronoberg and Kalmar in Småland receives over a million visitors each year. Many people return here over and over again. It is easy to see why. One never tires of the spectacle of red-hot molten glass being transformed into fragile crystal or robust bowls. There are also many things to experience after leaving the warmth of the hot glass studios. The area is rich in cultural history and offers opportunities for country pursuits, sport and shopping.