Rosdala glasbruk, Historical glassworks in Norrhult-Klavreström, Sweden
Rosdala glasbruk is a glassworks complex with production halls, storage buildings, and exhibition areas in Småland. The site shows how workers moved through different stages of manufacturing, from melting raw materials to shaping and cooling the finished pieces.
The works opened in 1900 and became a major hub of Swedish glass production throughout the 1900s. Its growth was tied to the industrial transformation of Småland, a region that gained fame for glassmaking.
The name comes from a nearby stream that powered the facility, reflecting how glassmakers once depended on flowing water for their work. You can still see this connection in how the buildings are positioned across the site.
The complex is registered as a listed site and can be explored from outside, with building layouts showing how work flowed. Plan time to walk between the different structures and watch for uneven ground throughout the property.
The works still produces glass today using historical methods and leftover materials from the 1940s to 1970s. This link to the past makes every visit a chance to see living craft traditions in action.
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