Lusatian Mountains

Glass has been part of Northern Bohemia for centuries. Today, the Crystal Valley connects not only large glassworks and well-known brands, but also small family workshops, museums, galleries and places where traditional craftsmanship continues to be passed down. And there is no need to save a glassworks visit for a rainy day. You can easily combine it with a walk, a trip to the mountains or exploring other interesting places nearby. We have selected several tips where you can watch glassmakers at work and enjoy a full day out in Northern Bohemia at the same time.

The Tripoint lies approximately 24 kilometres from Liberec. It is the place where the borders of three countries – Czechia, Germany and Poland – meet. You will find it less than two kilometres from Hrádek nad Nisou, at the confluence of the Lusatian Neisse and the Oldřichovský Stream, with the national borders running through the middle of both watercourses. The flags of all three countries fly permanently at the Tripoint, together with the blue flag of the European Union. On the Czech side stands a symbolic three-sided granite obelisk, the German side features a cross, while the Polish side is marked by a monument commemorating cooperation between the three countries.

Travel is no longer just about natural beauty, castles, lookout towers or historic monuments. More and more people are also setting out in search of flavours, atmosphere and places with stories of their own. And a truly good cup of coffee is becoming reason enough to plan a trip.