Investor Relations English Switch language or country Open/close search Search open / close navigation share tweet mail Information and learning opportunities on the topic of hydropower Anyone who would like to learn more about how electricity is generated from hydropower can get a good overview of the technical details, as well as the history and the allure of the reservoirs and their structures, in our info centres and interesting exhibits in the valley and at the Mooserboden. Measures for preventing the spread of COVID-19 at our excursion destinations The rules for managing COVID-19 apply at the VERBUND excursion destinations. In particular, we ask our guests to follow the rules on social distancing and – where required – to wear an FFP2 mask (e.g. inside our shuttle buses and in enclosed rooms). Where possible, we will help you to support the rules – please also help us with this. The situation makes it necessary to adjust procedures, activities and offerings. We are doing our best to create an optimal visitor experience and apologise in advance if some of the offerings are not available in the usual form. Dam tour The Moosersperre dam towers 107 m almost straight up and at the same time curves across a width of 494 m between the rocks. With a dam tour we offer anyone interested the rare opportunity to get to know the inner workings of the structure. Tickets for individual bookings are available at the cash desk in the valley or directly at the Mooserboden kiosk. Tours take place daily every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and take about one hour. Departure point and meeting place for the tour is the Mooserboden kiosk. Prices Adults € 6.00 Children 6 to 15 years € 3.50 Children up to 5 years free Please reserve tours for groups (15 or more persons) in advance on +43 (0)50 313 23 201. Groups Info centre at Kaprun Main Stage power plant The info centre is in the village of Kaprun (Krafthausstrasse 20). Here, with the aid of modern interactive technology, you can find out all sorts of interesting facts about VERBUND, Austria's leading electricity company, as well as about the interplay of nature and technology. From a gallery you can experience the happenings in the machine hall of Kaprun Main Stage power plant up close. The exhibit is available in two languages. A cinema shows short film clips related to the topics of hydroelectric power, mystic Kaprun, history and technology. The info centre is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., admission free. For groups we offer a guided tour through the info centre upon request. Immerse yourself in Electricity Adventure World Between the Mooserboden and the Drossensperre dams, at the Mooserboden reservoir, is "Electricity Adventure World." Here, young and old can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of eternal ice and experience the interplay of glaciers, power plant construction and electricity generation up close. In the exhibit we take you back to the immediate post-war period of the 1950's. You will get to know the eventful history of the Kaprun power plant project, which reaches from the first ideas in the 1930's to the second World War and on to reconstruction. At the same time you will learn fascinating details about the legendary Kaprun setting and its significance for Austria. In the second room we highlight the interplay of nature and technology. We touch on the special characteristics of Upper Tauern National Park and share information on one of Europe's largest hydropower electricity producers. Admission to Electricity Adventure World is included in the admission fee for the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs. Following the trail of hydropower Enjoy exciting stories and interesting information on audio book during your ascent into the impressive high mountains. Use our multimedia guide while following the trail of hydropower and the Kaprun Myth. Meanwhile you can test your knowledge with the quiz and collect points. With a full score, you're in for a little surprise. You can download the multimedia guide in advance or using the free Wi-Fi at the Kesselfall ticket office. You don’t need Internet to use the guide. Back to Top VERBUND on Facebook VERBUND on LinkedIn VERBUND on Xing VERBUND on Youtube VERBUND on Twitter VERBUND on Instagram Contact 0800 210 210 (free telephone hotline within Austria) Email: info@verbund.at VERBUND AG P.O. Box 8300, 1011 Vienna VERBUND Investor Relations Media library / Press photos Power station outages Investor Relations About VERBUND © VERBUND AG 2021 Cookie Policy Data Protection Terms of Use Imprint