Isarwerk 1, Run-of-river power station in Munich, Germany.
Isarwerk 1 is a run-of-river hydroelectric power station on the Isar in Munich that directs water through a controlled canal system. The facility consists of solid brick buildings with machinery inside that converts the water flow into electricity.
The facility was built in 1908 and was Munich's first hydroelectric installation on the Isar. It set standards for using river energy in Bavaria and shaped the development of power supply in the region.
The building displays early 20th-century industrial design with solid masonry and functional forms that remain visible today. The way it fits into the Isar riverscape shows how industry and nature were meant to coexist.
The facility sits directly on the Isar within Munich's city limits and is visible from outside, though the interior is not open to the public. Visitors can view the buildings from surrounding paths and understand how industrial plants were built into the river landscape.
The plant still uses parts of its original machinery from 1908, though efficiency has been improved by modern additions. This blend of old and new components makes it a rare example of long-term industrial continuity at a single location.
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