OVAK Ostrava – Den otevřených dveří vodáren

Location: Nádražní 28/3114, Ostrava, 729 71 · Moravian-Silesian Region

Category: water utility with open day

Ostrava Water and Sewerage Company (OVAK) – annual Open Day for the public and schools. Tour of wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, and Ostrava's sewerage systems. A fascinating glimpse into the hidden world of municipal utilities.

Why visit this place?

• At the Ostrava-Nová Ves waterworks you walk through a heritage-listed engine house in operation since 1908 and taste the drinking water straight from the outlet.
• There are three routes to choose from: the waterworks, the Babylon mini museum of Ostrava water supply history, and the central wastewater treatment plant.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly two hours; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 89 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: ovak.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Once a year – check date on website
• Typical visit: 120 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.1 ★ from 28 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of the waterworks and wastewater treatment plant for primary schools – the water cycle, wastewater treatment, water supply infrastructure.

Official website: https://www.ovak.cz/den-otevrenych-dveri

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