Kraftwerk Hirschfelde, Technical heritage monument in Zittau, Germany.
Kraftwerk Hirschfelde is a power station in Zittau built from brick with several exhibition halls holding machinery and equipment from different eras. The grounds display turbines, steam engines, and control systems that show how electricity was once generated and managed.
The facility began operating in 1929 and ran for decades before closing in the early 1990s. It was part of the region's industrial growth and underwent name changes reflecting major historical shifts in its surroundings.
The facility reflects naming changes across different political periods, showing how industrial sites carried symbolic weight in their communities. Visitors can observe how machines were operated and see the space as workers once used it daily.
The site sits on Kraftwerk Street in Zittau and is most easily reached on foot from the town center. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as exhibits spread across multiple levels with some uneven surfaces.
During Germany's division, the facility sourced coal from an adjacent Polish mine, revealing close cross-border cooperation in the region. This connection remains visible today in preserved material flows that can be traced across the grounds.
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