Power Station Ybbs-Persenbeug

View from the left bank of the Danube of the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube Power Plant, with Persenbeug Castle and a ship entering the lock chamber.
©Nibelungengau, Robert Herbst

Opening hours

April 1 through October 31:
Monday through Friday: Guided tours at 2:00 p.m. daily
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: Guided tours at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily
For groups, tours are available year-round and outside regular opening hours by advance reservation only.

also open by appointment

can only be visited with a guide

groups by appointment

How is the Danube’s power converted into electricity? On an exciting guided tour of Austria’s oldest Danube power plant, visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at how electricity is generated.

How is the Danube’s power converted into electricity? On an exciting guided tour of Austria’s oldest Danube power plant, visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at electricity generation.

The exhibition invites visitors to explore with interactive stations, vivid models, and an exciting blackout station. The machine hall, with its massive Kaplan turbines, is particularly impressive.

For families, the family treasure hunt offers a special experience.

Those who want to learn even more about the Danube can also explore the lock system on an extended tour.

 

Public transportation:
ÖBB Westbahn Line: Get off at Ybbs an der Donau Station, then take the bus toward Ybbs Zentrum (transfer required at the Ybbs Bus Station stop) or toward Persenbeug-Gottsdorf (direct route); whether a transfer is necessary depends on the specific travel time! Bus stop: Ybbs Abzweigung Donaudorf (across from the Weinberger Bakery)

The Ybbs-Persenbeug Visitor Power Plant is one of the treasures of the Nibelungengau region. Discover all the other treasures—full of enjoyment, variety, and the best views—at www.nibelungengau.at!

 

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