Hydroelectric power plant in Farchau
Hydroelectric power plant in Farchau, Hydroelectric power plant in Schmilau, Germany.
The Farchau hydroelectric power plant is a facility in Schmilau that uses river flow to drive turbines and generate electricity. The building sits alongside the water and displays the technical equipment from its founding period.
The plant was completed in 1925 and was part of Germany's industrial development using renewable energy sources. It shows how early hydroelectric facilities were built in Germany.
The facility shows early German engineering and was protected because of this. You can see how people wanted to use the power of water to create electricity for their communities.
You can reach the facility via local roads from Schmilau, where parking is available near the entrance. The location is walkable and offers good views of the facility from the riverbank.
The power plant still uses its original equipment from 1925 while generating electricity for the region today. This combination of active use and historical substance makes it a rare example of functioning industrial heritage.
Location: Schmilau
Inception: 1925
Website: https://hansewerk-natur.com/de/technologien/projekte/wasserkraftwerk-farchau.html
GPS coordinates: 53.67970,10.76460
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21
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