Glasi Hergiswil

Glasi Hergiswil is a glass manufacturing facility in central Switzerland where multiple buildings house specialized furnaces and equipment for producing glass items. The complex displays both modern production machinery and hand-crafted manufacturing processes that together demonstrate the full range of glass making.

The facility was founded in 1817 by the Siegwart brothers and became a major center for Swiss glass production. Throughout the centuries, new technologies were adopted while traditional hand-crafting methods continued to be used.

The glassworks serves as a gathering place for those interested in craftsmanship and regional artistry. Visitors can watch glass blowers at work, seeing techniques that have been passed down through generations of local makers.

The site offers demonstrations of glass making and workshops where visitors can participate hands-on. The grounds are open year-round and feature a factory shop where handcrafted glass items can be purchased directly from the makers.

The site houses Switzerland's first glass labyrinth, which features optical effects and artistic elements created through specialized glass techniques. This labyrinth demonstrates how the skill of glass makers extends beyond production into artistic creation.

Location: Hergiswil

Inception: 1817

Part of: list of cultural properties in Hergiswil NW

Address: Seestrasse 12.3, 6052 Hergiswil NW

Phone: +41416323232

Website: https://glasi.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.98221,8.31179

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06