Vermuntwerk, Reservoir power station in Gaschurn, Austria.
The Vermuntwerk power station stretches 386 meters in length and stands at an elevation of 1,743 meters in the Vorarlberg mountains.
The construction and inauguration of Vermuntwerk took place in 1930, marking a significant development in Austrian hydroelectric infrastructure.
The power station represents Austrian engineering excellence through its integration of industrial functionality within the Alpine environment.
Visitors can access the facility to learn about hydroelectric power generation through guided tours that explain the technical processes.
The power station generates 157 megawatts through five horizontal Pelton turbines, converting water from the adjacent Vermunt reservoir.
Location: Gaschurn
Inception: 1930s
Official opening: 1930
Elevation above the sea: 1,743 m
Length: 386 m
Website: https://illwerkevkw.at/vermuntwerk.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.96860,10.05610
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:15
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