18th Glasstraßenfest Frauenau

Glassmaking and Forest — the Bavarian Glass Route

In the Bavarian Forest, on the border with the Czech Republic, glassmaking has a tradition dating back to the 12th century. The quartz sand soil, the dense forests for fuel, and the water-powered mills have created a glassmaking region over centuries, whose heritage can be experienced today on the 250-kilometer-long Bavarian Glass Route — a tourist vacation route from Neustadt an der Waldnaab via Bodenmais and Zwiesel to Passau.

Frauenau — A World-Renowned Glass Center

Frauenau in the Regen district is one of the most important stops on the Glass Route. It is home to the Frauenau Glass Museum, the renowned Eisch Glass Manufactory, the Gläserne Gärten (Glass Gardens), and several other studios. The Gläserne Gärten is an openly accessible open-air area with glass art objects — the perfect backdrop for the Glasstraßenfest.

Program Classics

• Live demonstrations by glassmakers
• Market featuring glass art, jewelry, sculptures, functional glass, and ornaments
• Folk music and traditional costume performances from the Bavarian Forest
• Culinary offerings from regional providers (Bavarian Forest specialties, game meat, desserts)
• Program for families and children
• Open studios and galleries in Frauenau

From Festival Day to the Glass Landscape

Visitors to the Glasstraßenfest can extend their stay meaningfully: The Frauenau Glass Museum (one of Europe's most important glass museums), the Bavarian Forest National Park (gateway to the wilderness in the Lusen area, about a 15-minute drive away), and the glass town of Zwiesel (12 km away) are all within easy reach.