Lauscha

Lauscha sits in the valley of the Lauscha River in Thuringia, Germany, where the wooded ridges of the Thuringian Forest close around a narrow settlement. The town has been associated with glassmaking since its foundation in 1597, when glassworkers established furnaces in this forested valley. Lauscha’s artisans became internationally known for finely made glassware, toys and Christmas ornaments; the local tradition remains central to the town’s identity. The German Museum of Glass Art documents this craft and its changing techniques. Move on to other webcams in Thuringia to compare the forest valleys and upland settings around Lauscha.

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