Hydroelectric power plant in Písek
Hydroelectric power plant in Písek, Cultural monument hydroelectric power plant in Budějovické Předměstí, Písek, Czech Republic.
The hydroelectric power plant in Písek is a cultural monument situated on the Otava River, where moving water drives turbines to generate electricity. The facility contains machinery and equipment that demonstrate how water flow is converted into electric power for the community.
The plant was built in 1887 on the site of a former mill, making Písek one of the first Czech towns to have permanent electric lighting. This step transformed how the city functioned and marked its role as a pioneer in bringing electricity to the region.
The facility hosts displays about how lighting technology evolved in the region over time. You can see the technical equipment and understand what this place meant for people's everyday lives.
To visit the site, arrange a tour in advance by contacting the operators. A guided tour helps you understand the machinery and how the water system works.
The station received cultural monument status in 1991 and remains one of the oldest continuously operating hydroelectric plants in the Czech Republic. Its long working history makes it a remarkable example of early industrial technology still in use today.
Location: Budějovické Předměstí
Email: marek.andel@quick.cz
Website: http://elektrarnapisek.cz/index-EN.htm
GPS coordinates: 49.30769,14.14631
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20
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