Museum
The "Shaped by fire" exhibition tells the story of glass and the Glasi Hergiswil. Afterwards, visitors can watch the glassmakers at work in the furnace. The museum was recognised as "one of the most beautiful museums in Europe" by the Council of Europe in 1996.
The glass experience
In the "glass labyrinth", visitors are not spectators, they are participants and immerse themselves in a world of glass. A seven metre high "marble run" was made from many glasses from the Glasi collection. The long slide, a large quartz sandpit and various water games on the lake also offer children a great experience.
Glass blowing
With the best view of the glassmaking platform, you can watch the craftsmen at their rhythmic work. You can discover how glass is moulded, blown and poured from the glowing mass using skilled craftsmanship.Good to know
Openings
Shops
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (before public holidays 9am-5pm)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Watch glassmakers at work
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (break 1pm-1.30pm)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm (break 12.30 pm - 1 pm)
Glass ball blowing for visitors
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (break 1pm-1.30pm)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm (break 12.30 pm - 1 pm)
Museum and exhibitions
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Glass labyrinth
Mon-Fri 9-17 (break from 12-13:30)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (before public holidays 9am-5pm)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Watch glassmakers at work
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (break 1pm-1.30pm)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm (break 12.30 pm - 1 pm)
Glass ball blowing for visitors
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (break 1pm-1.30pm)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm (break 12.30 pm - 1 pm)
Museum and exhibitions
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Glass labyrinth
Mon-Fri 9-17 (break from 12-13:30)
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Dayoff: Sunday
Price info
Museum admission:
Adults and children from 10 years Fr. 7.-
Children up to 10 years accompanied by an adult free of charge
School classes of all ages incl. accompanying adults Fr. 5.-
Registered groups of 10 or more Fr. 5.-
Admission to the glass labyrinth:
Adults and children aged 10 and over Fr. 5.
Children up to 10 years accompanied by an adult free of charge
Admission for children up to 16 years only when accompanied by an adult
(no discount for school classes and groups)
Blow a ball yourself:
Fr. 20.- per ball
Adults and children from 10 years Fr. 7.-
Children up to 10 years accompanied by an adult free of charge
School classes of all ages incl. accompanying adults Fr. 5.-
Registered groups of 10 or more Fr. 5.-
Admission to the glass labyrinth:
Adults and children aged 10 and over Fr. 5.
Children up to 10 years accompanied by an adult free of charge
Admission for children up to 16 years only when accompanied by an adult
(no discount for school classes and groups)
Blow a ball yourself:
Fr. 20.- per ball
Information on reduced prices: With the Museum Pass or the Raiffeisen Card, up to 3 children can visit the museum "Shaped by Fire" free of charge (not valid for registered groups and school classes).
Target group
Individual guests
Groups
School classes
Families
Directions & Parking facilities
Railway
It's a three-minute walk from Hergiswil railway station to the Glasi.
Boat
It is a five-minute walk from the Hergiswil landing stage to the Glasi.
Car
Car parking spaces are located behind the Glasi-Restaurant Adler next to the Coop building. And on the Seestrasse after the Glasi traffic lights there is a CAR parking space for getting in and out.
By car
From Lucerne to Hergiswil (motorway towards Gotthard): Drive along Seestrasse through the whole village. From Stans, take the Hergiswil exit.
It's a three-minute walk from Hergiswil railway station to the Glasi.
Boat
It is a five-minute walk from the Hergiswil landing stage to the Glasi.
Car
Car parking spaces are located behind the Glasi-Restaurant Adler next to the Coop building. And on the Seestrasse after the Glasi traffic lights there is a CAR parking space for getting in and out.
By car
From Lucerne to Hergiswil (motorway towards Gotthard): Drive along Seestrasse through the whole village. From Stans, take the Hergiswil exit.
Foreign Language
German, English, French, Italian
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