Bělá – Glass History, Trails and Excursions

Bělá combines a living glassmaking history with circular trails, waterscapes and a historic memorial site. The craft tradition is particularly vivid at Huť Anna and Huť Jakub Tasice. There are also two differently designed routes: a 9.2-kilometre route for children and a 19.2-kilometre trail for adults. This allows you to shape your stay around culture, active pursuits or an excursion to ponds and other sights.

Glassmaking to Watch and Discover

At Huť Anna, visitors can watch traditional glassmaking. The complex also includes an exhibition shop where glass products can be purchased. The exclusive glass pieces made there are produced in small series. Huť Anna therefore offers more than just a glimpse into a traditional craft: you can watch the production process while also viewing finished works.

Huť Jakub Tasice offers another perspective on glass culture. Guided tours explain the history of the site as well as the techniques of glassmaking and glass cutting. Those interested in the connection between regional history, design and craftsmanship will therefore find different ways to explore the same cultural theme in Bělá and Tasice.

Circular Trails with Different Focuses

The route Historie českého sklářství is a 9.2-kilometre circular trail for children. Near Tasice, it leads to a historic glass-melting furnace. In Bělá, the route also includes a small furnace in which glass products are occasionally made. The individual stops bring the history of glassmaking to life along the way and give the walk a clear cultural focus.

If you would prefer to focus more on waterscapes, the 19.2-kilometre route Putování po vodních plochách for adults leads to Tasický rybník, Nový rybník and Katlov. The two routes therefore represent different experiences: one combines a child-friendly circular trail with glass history, while the other leads to several bodies of water and is intended for adults.

There is also a specific transport detail to help you find your way on an excursion to Tasice: the Tasice bus stop is located in front of the entrance to the glassworks car park.

Memorial Site and Castle Visit

Bělá's more recent history is also visible. The memorial to the fallen soldiers of Bělá was ceremonially unveiled on 5 June 1921. It complements the glass-history experiences with a quiet place of remembrance.

Nearby Ledeč Castle is another cultural attraction. Guided tours of the castle rooms and museum are available there. It is also possible to climb the castle tower. A stay in Bělá can thus be varied between craft traditions, trails through the landscape, waterside destinations and castle culture.

Choosing Accommodation for Your Stay

If you are looking for accommodation in Bělá, you can first decide what you would most like to focus on during your stay. For families with children, the route Historie českého sklářství with its designated circular trail and glass-related stops offers a different starting point from the longer adult trail to the three bodies of water. Those interested in culture can combine Huť Anna, the guided tours at Huť Jakub Tasice and Ledeč Castle. Anyone wishing to combine several themes will find a range of clearly distinct excursion options in Bělá, without every activity having to follow the same daily schedule.

Other Places for Your Own Research

To compare pages for other localities, you can also visit Ostrov, Zvěstovice, Cibotín, Vilémovec, Sedletín, Horní Krupá, Leština U Světlé and Chotěboř.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Havlíčkův Brod.