Wertheim has been a centre of glass artistry for centuries, and this intimate museum holds one of Germany's finest collections. Pair a private curatorial tour with a live glassblowing demonstration led by a master craftsman for a profoundly tactile cultural experience.
What to expect
Begin with a private walk through galleries displaying everything from 16th-century Waldglas forest glass to extraordinary Art Nouveau pieces, with the curator explaining Wertheim's unique place in European glass history. Then move to the working studio, where the heat of the furnace and the balletic skill of the glassblower captivate up close. Guests may try a supervised hand at shaping molten glass — a take-home souvenir and a story for life. The museum shop offers museum-quality pieces unavailable elsewhere.
Good to know
The museum is a short, flat walk from the dock within the Altstadt. Book the demonstration session directly with the museum by email or phone at least a week ahead. Comfortable, non-synthetic clothing recommended near the furnace.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Wertheim — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Wertheim
- Burg Wertheim: Private Castle Ruins & Panoramic Tower Climb
- Kloster Bronnbach: Private Cistercian Monastery & Wine Tasting
- Wertheim Altstadt: Certified Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
- Toppel's Upside-Down House: Wertheim's Most Wonderfully Surreal Escape
- Wertheim Village: Curated Luxury Shopping in a Designer Open-Air Village