Jochenstein power station

Jochenstein power station is a water-powered electricity facility that spans the Danube River between Austria and Germany. It contains multiple turbines that convert river flow into electrical energy and includes a lock system that allows river traffic to pass through.

The facility was built in the post-war period as a joint project between two countries and began operating in 1956. It marked an important moment when Austria and Germany worked together again after the war.

The power station embodies technical cooperation between two neighboring countries that built a shared industrial landmark along their border. Today it stands as a symbol of how nations once worked together on major engineering efforts.

The bridge across the facility is open to pedestrians and cyclists crossing between Bavaria and Austria. Walking across offers an unusual view of the Danube and the turbines operating below.

The facility generates power while also keeping the river navigable for boats, combining two purposes in one structure. Many visitors overlook this dual function when crossing the bridge.

Location: Untergriesbach

Location: Engelhartszell an der Donau

Inception: 1956

Elevation above the sea: 290 m

Part of: Austria–Germany border

Address: Maierhof an der Donau 35

GPS coordinates: 48.51830,13.70750

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42