Experience

Historic power plant with modern fish ladder

The tour combines electricity production, the history of technology and fish migration.

At the Mühleberg Visitor Centre, groups, families and school classes experience the hydropower plant up close. The tour explains electricity production at the site and shows the fish lift, which enables fish to migrate from the Aare into Lake Wohlen.

What to expectThe guided tour begins with an introduction to the fish lift and then continues through the historic power plant. In the machine hall, you will learn more about the development of electricity production and today’s technology.

Visitor Centre

Hydroelectric power plant and fish lift

Duration: 105 minutes. The tour explains the fish lift, fish migration and electricity production in the historic Mühleberg hydropower plant.

Duration1 hour 45 minutesThe guided tour combines an introduction, the topic of the fish lift and a tour of the power plant.FocusFish migrationThe fish lift helps fish get from the downstream waters of the Aare into Lake Wohlen.Energy from waterExperience how we turn water into energy.

Useful information

Planning your visit

The most important information about tours at the Mühleberg hydroelectric power plant.

A group of at least 6 people is planned for the guided tour.A minimum age of 8 years is recommended for children.Flat rate of CHF 90.– for up to 10 people; from 11 people, CHF 9.– per person. School classes can attend the guided tour free of charge.The hydroelectric power plant is open to visitors all year round, Monday to Saturday.

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Directions

How to find the Mühleberg Visitor Centre

The meeting point is located at the entrance to the power plant building.

Take public transport to Bern Brünnen Westside and continue by PostBus to the Fuchsenried, Mühlebergwerk stop. From there, you can reach the power plant on foot in around 15 to 20 minutes. Parking spaces for cars and coaches are available at the hydropower plant.

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• Mühleberg hydroelectric power station

Documents

Documents for your visit

Factsheet, directions and General Terms and Conditions as supplementary information.

Directions

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Terms and Conditions

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Mühleberg Visitor Centre

Answers to help you plan your visit.

The detailed information helps with registration, travel and preparation.

The BKW visitor centres team will assist you with questions about the guided tour and registration.

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