Malá vodní elektrárna Hučák – Hradec Králové

Location: nábřeží Orlice, Hradec Králové, 500 03 · Hradec Králové Region

Category: small hydroelectric power plant

The historic small hydroelectric power plant Hučák on the Orlice River in Hradec Králové – operational since 1912, now a museum. Guided tours for schools focused on hydropower, turbines, and environmentally friendly electricity generation.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 210 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 79 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 40 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 210 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the hydroelectric plant for primary schools – water wheel, turbines, eco-friendly electricity generation. Physical principles of energy conversion.

Official website: https://www.svetenergie.cz/cs/infocentra/hucak

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