Engadiner Kraftwerke AG

Engadiner Kraftwerke AG is one of the largest hydropower producers in Switzerland and generates around 1400 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually. This means that they cover about three quarters of Graubünden's electricity consumption.

Guided tours give visitors an impressive insight into the use of hydropower in the Engadine. The plants combine modern energy technology with the natural alpine scenery and make electricity production a direct experience.

In the Pradella power plant, EKW's most important site, the water of the Inn is collected and converted into electrical energy. The imposing open-air switchgear also shows the importance of the location in the European power grid.

The Ova Spin power plant is spectacularly located in the Spölschlucht and uses the water of the Livigno reservoir to produce electricity. At the same time, the plant serves as a pumped storage system in which water can be pumped back into the lake when needed and energy can be stored in this way.

Currently, the Punt dal Gall dam is not accessible until spring 2027 due to renovation work.

The tours are aimed at groups of 4 to a maximum of 15 people, last around 2 hours and offer a fascinating combination of technology, energy and nature experience in the heart of the Engadine.