Join us on a journey into the world of hydropower electricity production. At the easternmost edge of the Bernese Oberland, deep in the Haslital, electricity is generated for approximately one million households. On our guided tours, you will visit the underground facilities of the Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG (KWO) and gain valuable insights into the interplay of nature and technology. Plan your next adventure in the Grimsel world and experience the power of hydropower like never before.
Tours take place in German. English may be available on request.
Handeck:
«Hydropower Pioneers»
Transport from Innertkirchen, tour through Handeck 1, 2 and 2A power plants, and visit of the crystal exhibition. Followed by a tasty lunch (soup, sausage and bread).
Adults CHF 49.–
Children 6–15 years CHF 45.–
Duration 3 h
Suitable for groups of up to 20 people.
Innertkirchen:
«Experience Hydropower»
Electricity production is most impressive at the foot of the Grimsel world. Here, in the underground Innertkirchen 1 power station, the mighty masses of water from the Grimsel gather and are converted into electrical energy.
Adults CHF 19.–
Children 6–15 years CHF 12.–
Free of charge for swiss school classes
Duration 1 h 30 min
Suitable for individuals, schools and groups of up to 25 people.
Hospiz:
«Grimsel Underground»
Return trip with the Hospizbahn and a tour troughh Grimsel 2 power plant and to the crystal grotto.
Adults CHF 38.–
Children 6–15 years CHF 26.–
Duration 2 h
Suitable for individuals and groups of up to 15 people.
Day trip:
«Oberaar Hydropower»
Daytrip to Lake Oberaar with a visit of the concrete dam and the power station Grimsel 2. Inclusive lunch at the Berghaus Oberaar.
CHF 120.– per person
Duration 6 h 45 min
Suitable for groups of up to 15 people.
Handeck:
«Hydropower Pioneers»
Tour through Handeck 1, 2 and 2A power plants, and visit to the crystal exhibition.
Adults CHF 25.–
Children 6–15 years CHF 18.–
For swiss school classes CHF 200.–
Duration 1 h 30 min
Suitable for individuals, schools and groups of up to 20 people.
Hospiz: «Construction Site Tour Spitallamm Dam»
Tour around the Spitallamm dam construction site. Lots of interesting and impressive information about the spitallamm dam.
Adults CHF 25.–
Children 6–15 years CHF 18.–
Duration 1 h 30 min
Suitable for individuals and groups of up to 15 people.
Day experience: «Power station, gorge and waterfall»
The water of the Grimsel region is turbined one last time at the impressive Innertkirchen 1 power station. You then walk along the river and through the Aare Gorge before enjoying a trip to the legendary Reichenbach Falls.
Adults CHF 39.-
Children 6-15 years CHF 26.-
Duration 7 h
Suitable for groups, individuals and schools of between 4 and 25 people.
Innertkirchen:
«Experience Hydropower»
Electricity production is most impressive at the foot of the Grimsel world. Here, in the underground Innertkirchen 1 power station, the mighty masses of water from the Grimsel gather and are converted into electrical energy.
Adults CHF 19.–
Children 6–15 years CHF 12.–
Free of charge for swiss school classes
Duration 1 h 30 min
Suitable for individuals, schools and groups of up to 25 people.
Map of the power plants
Grimselhotels
Do you also want to arrange drinks, lunch or dinner to accompany your tour? How about staying overnight in the Grimselwelt afterwards? Please contact the Grimselhotels directly.
Languages
Tours take place in German. English may be available on request.