Mattenschwelle, Water regulation weir in Mattequartier, Switzerland
The Mattenschwelle extends 320 meters across the Aare River, featuring a height of 3 meters and a width of 13 meters at 500 meters elevation.
In 1360, the city of Bern purchased the weir and its associated mills from Johann II von Bubenberg, marking a shift in municipal water management.
The structure forms part of Bern's Inner City East cultural properties, reflecting centuries of Swiss engineering and water management techniques.
This weir directs up to 40 cubic meters of water per second into a commercial canal, supporting local water distribution and power generation needs.
The Matte power station connected to the weir generates 1.2 megawatts of electricity while maintaining the water levels for urban activities.
Location: Mattequartier
Location: Kirchenfeld
Location: Bern
Location: Bern-Mittelland administrative district
Location: Bern
Elevation above the sea: 500 m
Height: 3 m
Length: 320 m
Width: 13 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (East)
GPS coordinates: 46.94572,7.45178
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:19
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