Vodní elektrárna Seč – technická památka přehrady

Location: Vodní dílo Seč, 538 36 Seč · Pardubice Region

Category: historic hydroelectric power plant

The Seč water reservoir on the Chrudimka River was built between 1924 and 1935 and is one of the oldest and most technically unique dams in the Czech Republic. It includes a peak-load hydroelectric power plant with a Francis turbine rated at 3.04 MW. Povodí Labe organises open days when visitors can explore the interior of the dam and turbine hall. The reservoir serves flood protection, electricity generation, and recreation.

Why visit this place?

• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 53 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: Povodí Labe Open Days – usually once a year in March
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 3.0 ★ from 1 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Technical excursion to the power plant's turbine hall, tour of the dam, and an explanation of hydropower and the history of water management.

Official website: https://www.pla.cz/planet/webportal/internet/cs/dokumenty/dny-otevrenych-dveri-na-vodnich-dilech_19925.html

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