Eglisau-Glattfelden Power Station

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Eglisau-Glattfelden Power Station, Hydroelectric facility on the Rhine River in Zweidlen, Switzerland

The power station stretches across the Rhine River with a 17-meter drop, generating electricity through its run-of-river system to supply 70,000 households.

The Eglisau-Glattfelden Power Station began operations in April 1920, marking the start of industrial hydropower generation in the Zürich Canton region.

The power station maintains its original machine hall appearance from 1920, earning recognition as a Class A Swiss cultural property of national significance.

Visitors can arrange guided tours for groups between 6 and 46 people to learn about hydropower generation and explore the facility's operations.

The facility incorporates boat locks and fish ladders into its structure, enabling both river navigation and natural fish migration along the Rhine River.

Location: Glattfelden

Location: Zürich

Part of: list of cultural properties in Glattfelden

Address: Rheinsfelderstrasse 35, 8192 Zweidlen

GPS coordinates: 47.57484,8.47331

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:14

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