Glashütte Klein Süntel

Glashütte Klein Süntel is an archaeological excavation site in Bad Münder am Deister that reveals the remains of a historic glass factory. The site contains underground brick channels and ventilation shafts that were built into the structure to manage heat and airflow during production.

The glassworks was first recorded around 1620 and operated for nearly 250 years producing green utility bottles for everyday use. Production ended in 1886, marking the conclusion of a long industrial chapter in the region.

The facility gained recognition when George I ascended the English throne in 1714, connecting the Weserbergland glass region to British industrial practices.

Visitors can explore the excavation areas, which were systematically uncovered during multiple phases of archaeological work from 2012 to 2020. The site provides direct access to observe the structures and layout that supported glass production in the past.

This location preserves one of only seven known remaining glassworks towers in the world, along with a rare flue gas cone foundation discovered in 2011. These discoveries make the site an invaluable record of glass manufacturing technology from the 1600s to 1800s.

Location: Bad Münder am Deister

GPS coordinates: 52.16810,9.43865

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26