Wynau & Schwarzhäusern Visitor Centre

Experience

Hydroelectric power generation explained clearly

Wynau and Schwarzhäusern showcase the fascination of hydropower at two locations.

The Wynau and Schwarzhäusern hydropower plants are located just a few minutes apart. The tour combines experiments in the physics room with a tour of two power plants and shows how water is converted into electrical energy.

What to expect

Electricity has been produced at the sites for over 125 years. During the tour, you will learn more about the technology, ecological measures and the development of hydropower.

Management

The Fascination of Hydropower

A guided tour with experiments and a tour of two power plants.

In the physics room, you will experience experiments on the subject of electricity. The tour then takes you through the Wynau and Schwarzhäusern power plants.

Vivid experiments show how electricity works and the power that lies in water.

For up to 10 people, flat rate CHF 90.–; from 11 people, CHF 9.– per person. School classes can take the guided tour free of charge.

The guided tour combines experiments and a power plant tour in 120 minutes.

You will discover electricity generation from water from a new perspective.

The two power plants Wynau and Schwarzhäusern are only a few minutes apart.

The guided tour showcases ecological measures around the power plants, such as fish passages and standing water habitats.

Turbine hall with turquoise-coloured machine and tall windows in a historic industrial building

Travel Information

How to find Wynau and Schwarzhäusern

The exact meeting point will be confirmed at the time of booking.

The tour includes two hydropower plants located close to each other. The exact meeting point as well as information on parking and public transport will be confirmed when you book.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Wynau and Schwarzhäusern

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The detailed information helps with booking, procedures and preparation.

The guided tour includes experiments in the physics room and a tour of the Wynau and Schwarzhäusern hydropower plants.

The ‘Fascination of Hydropower’ guided tour lasts 120 minutes.

The guided tour is suitable for groups, families and school classes who would like to experience hydropower in a hands-on way.

The BKW visitor centre team will assist you with any questions about the tour and registration.

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