Dlouhé Stráně Pumped Water Storage Plant

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Kouty nad Desnou

The third largest pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in the world and the largest hydroelectric power plant in the Czech Republic. It is a technical marvel not only of the Olomouc region, the Upper and Lower reservoirs, as well as the entire structure underground will amaze you with its ingenuity.

Most of the buildings are located underground, while the buildings on the surface are respectfully integrated into the surrounding nature and form a harmonious whole. At the beginning of the tour, you will see a film in the information centre about the construction of this work and the importance of the Dlouhé stráně VPP for the energy operation in the Czech Republic.

A visit to the part of the power plant that is entered through a long tunnel is an unforgettable experience. The whole complex was built in 1978 and was put into operation 18 years later.

Excursions are always by online reservation only, daily 8.00-15.00.

Transportation info: Transportation by private cars is not allowed, so it is necessary to use the public transportation provided by the operator, unless visitors are part of an organized group, transported by a provided bus. Cars can be left parked in the free parking lot close to the Helia Sport building (100m).

The transport fee includes the transport of the participants of the excursion within its program by bus (bus stop right in front of the premises) to the parking lot behind the administrative building of PVE DS, then to the lower and upper reservoir and back. Min. number in the group - 15 persons, max. - 50 persons. In the winter months (snow cover), tours of the upper reservoir do not take place.

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