Ikervár Hydroelectric Power Plant

The Ikervár Hydroelectric Power Plant is a working electricity facility with museum exhibits housed in an industrial building fed by river water through canal systems. The installation uses the Raba river with an engineered water channel network spanning approximately 6 kilometers to direct flow to the turbines.

The facility was built in 1901 following architect Jenő Gothard's design and represents one of Hungary's pioneer hydroelectric projects from that era. Its construction transformed the region and positioned Ikervár as an early leader in electric power supply.

The museum exhibits show how people in this region once relied on water to power mills and workshops, revealing a deep industrial connection to the river. These displays help visitors understand how renewable energy fits into modern daily needs.

The site is accessible to visitors and combines active power operations with public exhibition areas where you can walk around freely. Wear sturdy shoes since some sections are near water and machinery areas.

The power station supplied electricity to the town around 1900, decades before other Hungarian communities gained access to this technology. This early achievement made Ikervár a model for electrification efforts elsewhere in the country.

Location: Ikervár

Inception: 1901

Founders: Batthyány

Architects: Jenő Gothard

GPS coordinates: 47.21730,16.93414

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08