In Kunratice u Cvikova, glass art, local history and landscapes offer different ways to shape your stay. Visitor experiences range from a garden open to the public all year round to a guided tour of the Křišťálový chrám. There is also a signposted hiking trail to a named rock face and historical traces in the village.

Glass art and different ways to visit

The Skleněná zahrada garden is open to the public all year round, with no advance reservation required. The Křišťálový chrám, by contrast, can only be visited as part of a guided tour. A full tour of Pačinek Glass also includes the Jiří Pačinek Gallery, with an expert explanation. The options therefore differ: no advance reservation is needed for the garden, while a visit to the temple requires a guided tour. Check the current visitor arrangements in advance if you are planning a guided visit.

The Křišťálový chrám is a permanent exhibition by Jiří Pačinek and his sons, housed in the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, built in 1833. Some works were created specifically for this particular church interior. The site itself is therefore part of the exhibition: some of the works are designed in relation to the space in which they are displayed. Anyone interested in the interplay between glass art and architecture will find a different perspective here than in the garden or gallery.

Specific areas are listed for accessible visits: the upper part of the Skleněná zahrada grounds, the Křišťálový chrám and the glassworks are accessible. If this is important to your visit, check the current access conditions in advance.

Valley, cycling route and hiking destination

Kunratice u Cvikova lies in the Svitávka valley, at the southern foot of the Lusatian Mountains. To the north of the village stretches the Lužické hory Protected Landscape Area, home to protected animal and plant species. This helps put the village’s location into perspective: the Svitávka valley shapes the immediate landscape, while the protected area lies to the north.

Cycle route 3055 passes through Kunratice u Cvikova; check the signs and route locally. The green-marked hiking trail leads to the 15-metre-high Skála smrti rock face, also known as Rytířský skok. Heading from Kunratice u Cvikova towards Lindava, the trail begins at cycle route 3055 after about 1.5 km. This distance is an approximate indication of where the trail begins, not a walking time. Check the markings locally, as trail conditions and signage can change.

Traces of local history

A medieval fortress once stood on Zámecký vrch above Kunratice u Cvikova. Today, a deep, broad ditch on its southern and eastern sides marks the site. Here, history is visible in a feature of the terrain: it is the ditch, rather than a surviving building, that identifies the former fortress site.

The stone bridge Kamenný most is also part of local history. It was restored in 1993 together with the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. The bridge and statue therefore share a restoration history. Another cultural attraction is Divadelní studio Josefa II. It aims to stage unconventional performances that place particular emphasis on contact with the audience. The studio also aims to continue the amateur theatre tradition that was active in Kunratice during the interwar period. Here, a theatre tradition sits alongside the history of buildings and glass art.

Choose the focus of your stay

If you are looking for accommodation in Kunratice u Cvikova, you can start by choosing what interests you most: would you like to plan a guided tour of the glass art, explore local history or take the marked hiking trail to Skála smrti? These options call for different plans. Keep in mind that access to the Křišťálový chrám is guided, and that the information about the hiking trail is approximate; check the latest conditions for each before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Beškov, Újezd, Jestřebí U České Lípy, Pertoltice Pod Ralskem, Česká Lípa, Svojkov, Stvolínky, Arnultovice.

For the regional travel overview: Česká Lípa District.