Winter arrives in the glass village: opening hours and events
There are several opportunities to enjoy the Christmas season at Nuutajärvi Glass Village before the end of the year. Glowing molten glass takes stage in guided glassblowing demonstrations every Saturday. Pruuki Bistro restaurant and Kylähotelli 1793 will close for the winter break starting Monday, November 9, 2026. During the break, both will continue to serve visitors on event days and by advance reservation.
Saturday glassblowing demonstrations and museum visits
Glassblowing demonstrations continue every Saturday at 2 pm until December 12, 2026. During the demonstration, you can watch a glassblower at work up close as molten glass takes shape and becomes a finished object. You will also learn about the fascinating techniques and stages of the glassblowing process.
The Prykäri Glass Museum and Oiva Toikka’s Bird Nest are also open on Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm. At the Glass Museum, you can explore the history of Finnish glassmaking, while Bird Nest showcases Oiva Toikka’s much-loved glass birds. The last Saturday before the Christmas break when all three attractions are open is December 12, 2026.
The Village Ticket is a convenient way to explore the attractions of the Glass Village. It includes admission to one glassblowing demonstration, the Prykäri Glass Museum and Oiva Toikka’s Bird Nest.
| Admission group | Demonstration ticket | Village Ticket* |
| Adults (16 and older) | €10 | €24 |
| Senior/student | €7,50 | €18 |
| Children age 7–16 y | €5 | €9 |
| Children under 7 y | Free when accompanied by an adult | Free when accompanied by an adult |
The galleries along Gallery Corridor showcase the work of numerous contemporary glass artists. Gallery Corridor is free to visit Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. While Pruuki Bistro is closed, access to Gallery Corridor is through the door in the village courtyard.
Café Olderman and Vintage Lasi Myymälä open on weekends
Visitors are welcome at the atmospheric Café Olderman, where they can enjoy coffee and a selection of sweet and savory café treats. Café Olderman shares a building with Pikku Masa, home to the Vintage Lasi Myymälä shop. The café and shop are open Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, as well as during events and by arrangement.
Restaurant and hotel available for groups by advance reservation
During the winter season, Pruuki Bistro and Kylähotelli 1793 will operate by reservation. The restaurant and hotel are available for private and corporate events, including meetings, team-building days, group visits, celebrations and pre-Christmas parties. The restaurant also serves visitors during public events, according to each event’s program.
We warmly welcome groups to spend time together in the atmospheric surroundings of the Glass Village. For inquiries about meeting and event services or group reservations, please contact Sales Director Heidi Larko:
heidi.larko@nuutajarvenlasi.live
+358 40 567 9400
Christmas season at Nuutajärvi Glass Village
Christmas opening on November 21, 2026
The Glass Village Christmas opening will take place on Saturday, November 21, from 10 am to 4 pm. The day will bring Christmas markets, local producers and craftspeople, and gift ideas to the historic glassworks village. The Christmas market, held in the warm surroundings of Lasimakasiini, offers a chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere whatever the weather. Pruuki Bistro will serve traditional Finnish rice porridge.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to try glassblowing and make their own glass Christmas ornament under the guidance of a professional glassblower. The price for making your own glass ornament is €65 per person. Places are limited, and previous glassblowing sessions have sold out. We recommend booking your time slot in advance:
Show & Dinner pre-Christmas evenings in November
The Magic of Hot Glass – Show & Dinner evenings combine a glassblowing experience with a three-course dinner. During the evening, guests can watch a glass artist at work up close, surrounded by the glow of the glass studio furnaces. Along the way, they will learn about the stages and techniques of glassblowing and the fascinating properties of glass as a material. Live music adds to the atmosphere.
The Show & Dinner pre-Christmas evenings will take place on Fridays, November 13, 20 and 27. Each evening starts at 6 pm and lasts approximately two hours. Dinner costs €104 per person, with drinks charged separately. Places are limited.
Christmas lunches on December 8 and 10
Pruuki Bistro will also welcome guests for Christmas lunches. Gather around the table to enjoy seasonal Christmas flavors in the historic surroundings of the glassworks village.
Christmas lunches will be served on Tuesday, December 8, and Thursday, December 10, from 11 am to 3 pm. The price is €30 per person. Bookings in advance: myynti@nuutajarvenlasi.live
On Christmas lunch days, you can also enjoy other experiences in the Glass Village:
- The Glass Museum and Oiva Toikka’s Bird Nest are open from 11 am to 3 pm.
- Glassblowing demonstration at 2 pm.
- Visit the artists’ galleries and Vintage Lasi Myymälä at Pikku Masa.
Welcome to the wintertime glassworks village and the warm glow of the glass furnaces!
