Tucked into a small town in the Lusatian Mountains, the Glass Museum tells the story of a craft that shaped an entire region - cut and engraved glass, made here for centuries. It's a rewarding stop for anyone hiking or cycling through the area who wants a break with a bit of culture and history.

The museum building itself is worth the visit - a listed cultural monument, built in 1789 in classicist, patrician style, once home to glass trading firms. Inside, exhibits trace the region's glassmaking heritage from the 18th century to today. Kamenický Šenov sits among forested hills typical of the Lusatian Mountains, making it a pleasant base year-round: summer visitors can pair the museum with nearby trails, while in colder months it offers a cozy indoor escape.

How to get there

• Starting point: T. G. Masaryk Square in Kamenický Šenov - green-marked hiking trail, just a few minutes' walk, easy difficulty
• Cycling route 3056 also passes near the museum

Practical information

• Address: Osvobození street 69, Kamenický Šenov, at the corner with Kamenická street
• Intercity bus stop nearby at T. G. Masaryk Square
• Permanent exhibition features the collections of Václav Jílek and the Vienna glass firm J. & L. Lobmeyr, including chandeliers and lighting

Interesting fact: the museum building originally served as a coach-changing station with an inn, long before it became home to one of the most important glass collections in the Czech Republic.