Åre Glashytta AB Travel Guide

Åre Glashytta occupies a compact space in the station district of Duved where glassmaking equipment, furnaces and display shelves sit side by side. The room’s layout is practical rather than formal: benches for shaping, a glowing furnace, and a tidy shop counter where finished pieces are shown. The juxtaposition of industrial heat and delicate glass gives the place a memorable, tactile character.

Inside the studio the process is immediate and visible — gathers of molten glass are coaxed, blown and shaped with hand tools and simple machinery. Techniques on display range from mouth-blowing to hot-forming and finishing; different pieces cool on marked racks so you’ll often glimpse glass at varying stages of production. Colours reflect both contemporary design and a Nordic palette: clear, smoky grey, mossy green and soft, crystalline blues.

The shop stocks a curated range of functional and decorative items: drinking glasses, small bowls, vases, candle-holders and seasonal ornaments. Each piece carries the imprint of handcraft — subtle asymmetry, tiny air bubbles and layered colour — which is part of its appeal. The studio works with local traditions in design while also producing limited-run collections and one-off pieces that change through the year.

Visits are quiet and intimate; the steady heat from the furnace and the soft clink of glass create a warm, low-key backdrop. On cold days the studio feels especially cosy, the bright core of the furnace visible from the street through display windows. Light plays off curved surfaces, throwing small, shimmering highlights on shelves and the floor, and there is often a faint scent of hot sand and metal from the tools.

The workshop has been associated with regionally trained glass artists who draw on Scandinavian craft schools and the island glass traditions of northern Europe. The identity of the studio blends practical knowledge — running a furnace, annealing schedules, tool care — with aesthetic choices: simple silhouettes, durable everyday forms and occasional experimental pieces that reflect the maker’s curiosity.

Expect a compact retail area rather than a gallery-scale installation: the experience is close-up and tactile. Pieces are priced according to size, complexity and whether they are one-off works. The studio’s modest footprint makes it a pleasant short stop while exploring Duved’s station quarter and the nearby mountain setting; it pairs well with a brief walk through town or a coffee at a nearby café.