Frequently asked questions
Everything worth knowing before visiting the oldest bauble factory in Gniezno — prices, bookings, workshops, directions and shopping.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Bolglass bauble factory in Gniezno?
Yes. The Bolglass manufactory in Gniezno, Poland (ul. Witkowska 78) is open to visitors Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:00. Tours are guided and follow an educational path: glass blowing, silvering, lacquering and decorating studios. Dates are booked online at bolglass.pl.
How much does a tour of the bauble factory in Gniezno cost?
A guided tour of the Bolglass factory costs from PLN 35 per person (approx. 30 minutes). The tour + bauble painting workshop package costs from PLN 60 per person (approx. 80 minutes). The final price depends on the date — in the pre-Christmas season prices may be higher.
How long do the tour and workshop take?
The guided tour alone takes about 30 minutes. The tour + hands-on bauble decorating workshop package takes about 80 minutes.
How do I book a tour or workshop at Bolglass?
Booking is done online at bolglass.pl — you choose the package, number of people, date and time, and the system shows the price immediately. Organized groups can also book by phone.
Is there coach parking?
Yes. Bolglass provides free, supervised coach parking on the enclosed premises of the manufactory — convenient for school trips and organized groups.
How many people can take part in a workshop?
The Bolglass workshop room holds up to 92 people, comfortably fitting two school classes at the same time.
Are the workshops suitable for children?
Yes. The bauble painting workshops are led by an artist and adapted for children — Bolglass regularly hosts kindergartens and schools. Children decorate ready-blown baubles (they do not work with hot glass) and take their creations home.
What does the factory tour package include?
The tour package (from PLN 35/person) includes a guided walk along the educational path, a demonstration of bauble blowing and decorating, and a gift of your choice: a personalised bauble or a tube of 6 colourful glitter baubles (6 cm).
What does the tour + workshop package include?
The workshop package (from PLN 60/person) includes everything in the tour package, plus two baubles to decorate yourself under the guidance of an artist — participants take their decorated baubles home.
On which days can the bauble factory be visited?
The Bolglass manufactory is open Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:00. Available dates and times are shown in the online booking calendar on the website.
Is Bolglass the oldest bauble factory in Gniezno?
Yes. Bolglass is the oldest Christmas bauble factory in Gniezno — glass ornament production has continued here without interruption since 1946, tracing back to the "Ozdoba" Work Cooperative. That is more than 78 years of glassmaking tradition.
Where is the Bolglass bauble factory located?
The Bolglass manufactory is located in Gniezno at ul. Witkowska 78 (62-200), in the Greater Poland region — about 50 km from Poznań. Free parking is available on site, including for coaches.
Can I buy baubles on site or online?
Yes. Bolglass baubles can be bought directly at the manufactory in Gniezno and online at bolglass.pl, with shipping across Poland and Europe (InPost, DPD). Online payments are handled by Stripe (cards, BLIK, bank transfers).
Can I order personalised baubles?
Yes. In the 3D configurator at bolglass.pl you can design your own bauble: choose the size (6–12 cm), colour and decoration, and add a name, date or company logo (UV print or engraving). Bolglass also handles B2B corporate orders.
Does Bolglass organize school trips?
Yes. Bolglass welcomes school and kindergarten trips all year round. The programme includes a guided tour and bauble painting workshops, with free coach parking and a room for 92 people. Details on the "School trips" page.