Kraftwerk Rheinfelden
Kraftwerk Rheinfelden stands on the Rhine in Switzerland, where a modern hydropower plant turns the river’s flow into electricity. Built between 2003 and 2012, it produces about 600 million kilowatt-hours each year with a total output of 100 megawatts.
Four double-regulated tubular turbines and an additional turbine drive this production inside the plant. A 900-metre fish passage and two fish ladders let fish move upstream and downstream, while restored riverbanks provide space for plants and wildlife. The site continues a local tradition that began with Rheinfelden’s first power plant in 1898, which supported the city’s growth in the aluminium and chemical industries.
You can cross the dam on foot as part of the riverside walking trail, with views of the machinery and natural riverbanks. Guided tours lead into the machine hall, while an exhibition pavilion traces hydropower’s history in Rheinfelden. The most memorable detail is the 900-metre route that helps fish pass the dam.
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