Glashütte Freital

Glashütte Freital is a glass manufacturing factory near Dresden that has operated for over two centuries. The facility includes melting furnaces, forming machines, and cooling areas where various types of glass bottles and containers are produced.

The glass factory was founded in 1818 as a royal enterprise and quickly established itself as an important production site. Around 1850 it became a joint-stock company and expanded during the Industrial Revolution.

The factory's name reflects its royal origins and its brick buildings display industrial architecture from the 1800s. Visitors can observe how traditional craft methods blend with modern manufacturing techniques.

The site is easily accessible from Dresden and offers visitors insight into the production process when tours are available. Visitors should check in advance whether tours are offered and what safety requirements apply.

The factory uses a high proportion of recycled glass in its production process, reflecting its environmental responsibility. This commitment to sustainability makes it an interesting example of modern glass manufacturing.

Location: Freital

Inception: 1880

Industry: manufacture of glass and glass products, other mining and quarrying

Address: Döhlen

Phone: +4935164720

Email: info@glas-freital.com

Website: https://glas-freital.com

GPS coordinates: 51.00438,13.65419

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07