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Dorotheenhütte: Hidden Gem Of The Black Forest

Germany's Black Forest hides manyhandled. The glass blowing workshop is
delightful secrets amid its thickabsolutely free - only pay a nominal fee
foliage. In this land of fairytales andif you want to take your work of art
half-timbered houses lies a little glasshome with you (since the vase must cool
factory, practicing the methods of afirst, this give you plenty of time to
time long past. Located in the town ofperuse the rest of the complex).
Wolfach, the Dorotheenhütte GlassDorotheenhütte's 'Glass Paradise'
Museum brings the traditions ofis appropriately named as it is truly a
yesterday alive for today's visitors.heaven for shoppers. The room
Proudly known as the 'Black Forest'sbrilliantly sparkles as each overhead
only hand-blown glass factory',light, perfectly positioned, splashes
Dorotheenhütte walks its guestsbright reflections and color over
through 2,000 years of glass history.everything. Shelves and display tables
The museum section of the complex showsare stocked full of finished vases, such
how the art of glass-making has evolvedas those blown in the free workshop,
over the years as well as displays toolsets of stemware of all shapes and
and mold artifacts from long ago.shades, figurines, candleholders,
Masters can be observed creating andhanging balls that shine like stained
grinding delicate crystal stemware byglass, and anything else imaginable for
hand - each cut a carefully calculatedhome décor. Glass Paradise' leads
combination of angle and pressure.into 'Christmas Village', full of
Dorotheenhütte also gives theirenchanting seasonal ornaments and
visitors the opportunity to try theirdecorations throughout the entire year.
hand at glass blowing - fascinating andTwinkling lights border the aisles of
fun when considering one rarely gets thefluffy snow and delicate items that are
invitation to 'touch' and 'try it out'practically bursting with holiday
when fragile objects are concerned.spirit. Whether spending a lot or a
Standing near the 2,642 degree infernolittle, Dorotheenhütte's
of fire and molten glass leaves oneexperienced staff gently packs each find
uncomfortably warm, yet it develops ain protective paper to cushion its
sense of awe for the master who enduresjourney from Wolfach.
this heat for his love of the art. TakeThey also offer international shipping
a deep breath and blow with all youroptions for those who would rather have
might as a tiny bubble forms in thetheir purchases meet them at home.
glowing shapeless mass at the other endFinally, after a day of blowing glass
of a long metal tube. The master coaxesand shopping, visitors can relax in
for more air, more pressure, moreDorotheenhütte's charming
strength as your cheeks start to tinglerestaurant. Have a full meal of
and your face turns bright red. You getdelicious German cuisine or simply a
a very short break as you pick outwarm drink and a pastry to reenergize as
different color chips for the blob thatyou admire the traditional wood
will eventually become a shapely vase.décor.
The master has you blow into the tubeDorotheenhütte is a one-of-a-kind
again as he twists and shapes the vaseexperience in the Black Forest region of
then flings it almost madly through theGermany. Although it seems to be hiding
air as you wonder how close he's gettingamong the dark trees, it welcomes each
to the floor and the crowd. The glassperson with its enthusiasm and talent
cools enough to cut it off the tube andfor the beautiful art of glassmaking.
the vase must cool longer before being



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