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Danube power plant Jochenstein
The Haus am Strom is located directly next to the Jochenstein power plant, but is not part of the power plant. Germany’s largest run-of-river power plant is a special class of public magnet: the 240-metre-long locks, the 5 Kaplan turbines and the large weirs over which gigantic masses of water flow during floods:
A walk over the power station is always an experience.
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Guided tours of the power plant
Take a look inside a hydroelectric power station,
for groups of 20 persons or more. We also offer guided tours in English.
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The Information Centre of the Energy Industry
In the former military guard house you can visit the information centre of the e-economy free of charge. You will learn interesting facts …
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The companies
Donaukraftwerk Jochenstein AG and Grenzkraftwerke GmbH operate the Jochenstein power plant …
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The shipping
Schifffahrt Schifffahrtim narrow Danube valley was also possible before the construction of the power plant – but with dangers and restrictions …
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environmental protection
The Jochenstein power plant generates 850 million kWh of electricity annually from the energy of the water. For the same amount of electricity …