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From such a short distance off the highway, a traveler and wine connoisseur can truly experience the unique world of wine glass production at the Riedel factory. The glass factory allows an inside look at the glass making process and how the glassware is diligently mouth blown and hand made.

To experience the different senses, Riedel offers “Sinnfonie”, an adventure of sensual perception. Visitors also have the opportunity to buy the world’s famous grape varietal specific stemware and prestigious decanters directly from Riedel at the onsite 300 qm shop. Every customer will get their own individual consultation where our experts will highlight the Riedel glass philosophy and answer the important question of, ”Which is the right glass for my wine?”

Come and see how our glassmakers create a SINNFONIE from the versatile material of glass. There has been no change in the composition of glass for over 4000 years. It still contains the naturally occurring basic materials of quartz, lime and alkalis which are heatedup to a temperature of 1000 degree celsius to make them liquid and malleable. “Only” 2000 years have passed since the glass blowpipe was used in ancient Rome for the first time. This made it possible to blow glass into different shapes.

At our factory in Kufstein our glassblowers still use this ancientmouth-blowing method with great care and precision to create the world-famous handcrafted Riedel glasses.Claus J. Riedel was the first person in the long history of the glass to design its shape according to the character of the wine. He is thus the inventor of the functional wineglass. A positive approach to life is linked to pleasure and enjoyment. Enjoyment is conveyed by our senses, and this is the theme of our multimedia show entitled SINNFONIE. Why not share our enjoyment in our SINNFONIE? Let‘s set off together on a journey through the world of glass and the senses.

We are looking forward to your visit. Welcome to Riedel!

The permanent exhibition in the Riedel glass factory in Kufstein presents an impressive overview of the history of the eleventh generation family business. It features the most acclaimed glass designs from 1957, when the company made its fresh start in Kufstein, until today. 2017 marks the 60-year jubilee of the Kufstein glass factory of Riedel Glas. What better occasion for Maximilian J. Riedel, 11th generation CEO and President, to shine the spotlight on the 260-year history of the family company?

The permanent exhibition, titled Glass Cabinet – Retrospective and Think Tank, presents a comprehensive look back on the designs created in Kufstein over the past 60 years. The second part of the exhibition presents highlights from Riedel’s history and design work in Bohemia, where the family company originated.

The concept for the exhibition was developed by Maximilian J. Riedel himself. The waveshaped cabinets in the Kufstein section represent the tides of time during which the glass designs evolved from purely aesthetic creations into an internationally ground-breaking functional wineglass concept. The glass series, vases, candlesticks and other glass accessories – all of which were handcrafted and finished in the Kufstein glass factory – provide an overview of the oeuvre of Claus J., Georg J. and Maximilian J. Riedel.

Photos, videos and other personal items round off the concept and provide personal insight into the family’s history, which spans several centuries. “This exhibition is a retrospective, a homage to the great achievements of my family’s past generations. But at the same time, the Glass Cabinet serves as a think tank for future designs – it provides both inspiration and motivation. For me, its message is: never stand still, always look for new paths and explore how my ancestors also managed to do just that,” says Maximilian J. Riedel, explaining his reasons for presenting the exhibition in Kufstein – the site of the company’s new start in 1957 – and giving the general public insight into the Riedel glass tradition.

The exhibition is open to all visitors during the opening hours of the flagship store. Admission is free.