Forstsee power station

Forstsee power station is a pumped-storage facility in Techelsberg that uses water and turbines to generate electricity near Lake Wörthersee. It operates with a capacity of 2.4 megawatt and functions through water storage methods to produce power.

The facility was built in 1925 and was the first storage power plant constructed in the Carinthia region of Austria. This marked an important step forward in how the area developed its electrical power system.

The station was designed by Franz Baumgartner and incorporates Art Nouveau style in its architectural details. The building shows how industrial facilities of this era blended practical engineering with decorative design choices.

The site can be reached via the Saag/Wörthersee Forstseewerk stop, located about 200 meters from the main entrance. Visiting on clear days allows better views of the water storage systems and surrounding landscape.

The station uses a Pelton wheel mechanism in its operations for power generation and storage. This special system allows for efficient use of water power to distribute electricity across the Austrian grid.

Location: Techelsberg

Address: Saag 15

Website: http://kelag.at/schaukraftwerk

GPS coordinates: 46.62261,14.07336

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21