Headquarters Kufstein

The Beginning of a New Chapter

Every RIEDEL story leads back to Kufstein The history of the Riedel family has been journey marked by courage, loss, reinvention, and vision.

Across centuries, the family weathered the fall of empires, political upheaval, economic crises, and profound personal hardship - yet never lost its connection to glass. After the Second World War, everything seemed lost. The Riedel family was dispossessed of its Bohemian factories and property, and Walter Riedel, eighth generation, spent ten years imprisoned in Russia. The future of the family craft appeared uncertain. What followed was not recovery, but renewal. Through determination and belief in the craft, Walter Riedel laid the foundation for a new beginning in Austria. Kufstein became more than a location - it became a symbol of resilience, creativity, and forward momentum. From here, the RIEDEL story continues to evolve.

Riedel Family Museum

Eleven Generations, One Passion

Step inside the Glassmaking Museum and discover the people, processes, and passion behind the glass. This intimate space introduces visitors to eleven generations of glassmakers, tracing the personal stories, decisions, and turning points that shaped the family’s legacy. It is a journey through time - revealing not a romanticized fairytale, but a deeply human story marked by resilience, innovation, and achievement.

Glass Cabinet

Retrospective & Ideas Laboratory

The Glass Cabinet - Retrospective and Ideas Laboratory offers a journey through the evolution of glassmaking itself. Here, historic masterpieces meet experimental forms, highlighting both the artistic heritage of Bohemian glass and the forward-thinking spirit that defines RIEDEL today. Many exhibits originate from the family’s own collection, offering rare insight into design thinking across eras. This space is both reflective and educational. Interactive and family-friendly, it introduces visitors to the history of the Riedel glass, the evolution of glassware and the origins of RIEDEL's modern philosophy: form follows function. It’s a place showcasing where history inspires innovation - and where ideas continue to take shape.

RIEDEL Glassworks & Glassmaker Museum

Born from Fire

The experience extends beyond the exhibits. Visitors are invited to tour the glassworks and witness master glassblowers at work, gaining firsthand insight into how crystal glass is shaped today. Learn about centuries-old tools of the trade alongside the advanced technologies that define RIEDEL’s modern factories, and discover how tradition and innovation continue to work hand in hand. Each generation faced its own moment of uncertainty. What connects them is an unwavering ability to adapt, refocus, and look ahead. The museum invites visitors to understand how continuity is built - not by standing still, but by evolving. Glass Cabinet

Factory Tour

Watch how a decanter is born

There is nothing more exciting than reality! 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. Get an inside look at the glassmaking process and how glassware is diligently mouth-blown and hand-made. In the heart of the Tiroler Glashütte, which is part of the tour, visitors can see from a gallery how the talented glassmakers make a drinking glass or a decanter with precision and sensitivity because each piece is unique.

The Sinnfonie Experience

Where Glass Meets the Senses

The Sinnfonie multimedia experience combines film, sound, and storytelling to explore how glass interacts with sight, smell, and taste. It’s an immersive moment that deepens understanding and connects visitors emotionally to the RIEDEL philosophy.

Flagship Store & Outlet

Take a Piece of RIEDEL Home

Located directly at our Headquarters, the RIEDEL Factory Store & Outlet offer the full range of glassware, along with special editions and exclusive finds. It’s the perfect place to choose a meaningful souvenir - or elevate your own table with pieces discovered at their source.