our Tours trough the hydroelectric power stations

EXPLORE THE THRILLING WORLD OF HYDROPOWER

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.

Important information

Tours take place in German. English may be available on request.

winter tours

 OCTOBER – APRIL

Transport from Innertkirchen, tour through Handeck 1, 2 & 2E power plants, and visit of the crystal exhibition. Followed by a tasty lunch (soup, sausage and bread).

CHF 49.00, Children 6–15 years CHF 45.00
Duration 3 h

Suitable for groups of up to 20 people.

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.

CHF 19.00, Children 6–15 years CHF 12.00
Free of charge for swiss school classes
Duration 1 h 30 min

Suitable for individuals, schools and groups of up to 25 people.

Summer Tours

 April – October

Return trip with the Hospizbahn and a tour through Grimsel 2 power plant and to the crystal grotto.

CHF 38.00, Children 6–15 years CHF 26.00
Duration 2 h

Suitable for individuals and groups of up to 15 people.

Daytrip to Lake Oberaar with a visit of the concrete dam and the power station Grimsel 2. Inclusive lunch at the Berghaus Oberaar.

CHF 120.00 per person
Duration 6 h 45 min

Suitable for groups of up to 15 people.

Tour through Handeck 1, 2 and 2E power plants, and visit to the crystal exhibition.

 CHF 25.00, Children 6–15 years CHF 17.00
CHF 200.00 for swiss school classes
Duration 1 h 30 min

Suitable for individuals, schools and groups of up to 20 people.

Tour around the Spitallamm dam construction site.

CHF 15.00, Children 6–15 years CHF 10.00
Duration 1 h

Suitable for individuals and groups of up to 15 people.

An exciting insight into electricity production from hydropower.

CHF 19.00, Children 6–15 years CHF 12.00
Duration 1 h 30 min

Suitable for individuals, schools and groups of up to 25 people.

MAP OF THE POWER PLANTS

LANGUAGES

Tours take place in German. English may be available on request.

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.