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Freudenau power plant in Vienna

The visitor centre at Freudenau power plant offers fascinating insights into the world of electricity generation and hydropower. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the power plant’s technical processes and learn more about renewables. A guided tour of the power plant provides fascinating details about how the plant works and its facility.

Interactive exhibitions and informative displays make the visit interesting and understandable for children and families. The centre is not just a place of learning, but also a cultural meeting point that promotes awareness of environmentally friendly energy sources.

Take a look behind the scenes of electricity generation

Visit us at the Freudenau power plant and experience an exciting look behind the scenes of electricity generation in 90 minutes. The story of hydropower and the power plant is told in the information centre, which has its own cinema, various exhibits, and a large power plant model.

Fixed tour times

Every Sunday and public holiday, at 2:00 p.m. and
on every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. for families and small groups

Guided tours by appointment*

Guided tours by appointment: Monday to Sunday, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.

Registration

More information and written registration: at least 48 hours before the appointment you would like at stromhaus@verbund.com

We look at the Freudenau hydroelectric power station from outside at sunset. The power station is lit up in shades of orange. The sky and the Danube are blue.

Guided tours by arrangement*

Guided tour by arrangement: Monday to Sunday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Prices

Prices apply to fixed guided tours and guided tours by arrangement.

Price

normal

reduced

with the WienXtra Kinderaktiv card

Adults

€7.80

€4.80

Students

€3.90

€3.00

Surcharge for foreign languages: €72.00 per tour group
*At least €78 or €39 for small groups up to 10 people or students.

We look into a corridor in the Freudenau hydropower plant. The walls are made of concrete and a little damp. A person walks towards the camera in the narrow corridor. The whole is illuminated by fluorescent tubes.

3D experience at Freudenau Danube power plant

Discover the secrets behind the power plant walls with our 3D app. The free VERBUND app turns your smartphone into 3D glasses. During the virtual tour of the power plant, you will explore the invisible parts of the power plant hidden behind thick concrete walls or under the Danube River.

You can get a pair of glasses from us at the power plant.

Go to the free app in the App Store Go to the free app in Playstore

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How to find us

Whether you’re coming by car, motorcycle, bike or planning to use public transport, We have compiled the necessary information for you.

By bike, you can reach us via the Donauinsel. The bus stop is right in front of the power plant if you are arriving by public transport.

The visitor car park is located after the railway underpass. You will walk over a pedestrian bridge until you reach the staircase leading down. The entrance to the visitor centre is located on the floor below. Accessibility at ground level is possible. Please contact the employees at the information centre for this.

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We are looking at the Freudenau hydropower plant near Vienna. The sun is shining and the Danube and the sky are bright blue.

What to expect

At the information centre, exhibition objects and a model of the power plant show the history of hydropower and the power plant. A short film is shown in the centre’s cinema.

During the tour of the power plant, you wear a helmet for safety. The entire floor throughout the power plant hall is concreted. Daylight is used as lighting and industrial lamps can be added if necessary. A large cargo lift takes you under the turbines. It can get wet and noisy here. You can also walk under the Danube. You have to climb seven steps with a railing on one side.

The guided tour starts in the visitor centre. You will hear a lot about electricity generation and transmission. After that, you continue on to the power plant hall and under a turbine. This part of the tour is very noisy. The entire tour takes around 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Are there discounted tickets?

Disability card holders receive a 50% discount.

Can I pay with a cash card?

All prices including VAT The tour fee must be paid in cash at the power plant.

When do I need to register? And how do I do that?

Written registration at least 48 hours before the appointment you would like by emailing stromhaus@verbund.com

Will my data be stored?

Your contact data will be stored to process the registration and for statistical purposes. A list of all participants must be provided for group tours!

How big is the maximum group size?

Maximum group size: 25 People (larger groups are split up, up to 3 groups possible at the same time).

Can I take photos on site?

You are permitted to take photos for private use, but film and sound recordings may only be taken only with written permission from VERBUND.

What health factors do I need to consider when visiting?

Freudenau power plant is a run-of-river power plant. Parts of the power plant are accessible to visitors. The power plant is in operation and actively generating electricity. We hope you understand that we may have to insist on certain safety precautions.

People with implanted medical devices (pacemakers, insulin pumps, etc.) cannot participate in the guided tour because the electromagnetic fields could influence the medical device’s function.
Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in guided tours.
Assistance animals are not allowed.
Pushchairs are not allowed.
High heeled shoes are not allowed.
The lifts only operate during the week. Visitors must be able to cope with all steps without assistance at the weekends (Fri-Sun).

Are the toilets accessible?

The information centre has a ladies’ and men’s toilet that can be reached without steps. One level above, outside the information centre, there is another toilet facility with a disabled toilet.

Contact

Fixed guided tour times: every Sunday and public holiday, at 2:00 p.m., and every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. for families and small groups.

Guided tour by arrangement: Monday to Sunday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.