Wasserkraftwerk Kylltal

Wasserkraftwerk Kylltal is a run-of-river power station on the Kyll in Trier that converts flowing water into electricity. The facility uses two turbines in a streamlined design adapted to the river's natural conditions.

The facility opened in 1902 and pioneered automated control systems on the European continent. This technical innovation became a turning point in how hydroelectric power could be managed.

The power station reflects how Trier embraced water power in its industrial past. Visitors can see how the facility integrates into the landscape rather than dominating it.

The power station sits directly on the Kyll and is visible from the cycling path, making it easy to visit while riding. The location offers open views from the riverbank path so you can walk around and see the facility from different angles.

The turbines inside are original machines from when the station opened, showing how solid this early technology was. You can see that the same components have been running for over a century, which speaks to the craftsmanship of that era.