Kölnbreinsperre – exciting facts on the topic of hydropower
Get an overview in the exhibition VERBUND Energy World Malta, enjoy a fantastic view from the Airwalk at the dam, gain insights on a guided tour through the inside of the Kölnbreinsperre.
Airwalk Kölnbreinsperre
This is a rare opportunity: stand on a glass surface with a 200-meter-wide unobstructed view into the deep abyss and enjoy a breathtaking view of the high alpine landscape of the Hohe Tauern.
Only on the Airwalk can you experience the architecture of the Kölnbrein Dam in all its facets: as the wall arches over you and the impressive structure made of 2 million m³ of concrete unfolds before you – almost as much as the volume of the Great Pyramid of Giza (2.6 million m³).
Guided tours of the dam
Tickets and Prices
| Adults | € 11.00 |
| Kärnten Card Adult | €9.00 |
| Children and schoolchildren | €7.00 |
| Kärnten Card children/schoolchildren | €6.00 |
| Children up to 5 years | Free |
| Duration of the tour | approx. 1 hour |
Meeting point & times
Guided tours take place at regular intervals between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from June to September, every day. Tours are available on request in May and October.
INFO Shop
+43 (0)50 313 39 131
INFO Groups
+43(0)50 313 39363
You can purchase tickets on site in our souvenir shop directly at the Kölnbrein dam or online. The shop is also the meeting point for the dam tours.
Tip: The temperature inside the dam is a constant 8°C all year round. Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended.
At the VERBUND Energy World Malta, you’ll learn more about the construction of the Kölnbreinsperre through historic photographs. A large relief and an interactive presentation offer insights into the Malta-Reisseck power plant group. You will also get extensive information on site about the Malta power plant group, with the newly constructed underground pumped storage power plant Reisseck II.
Admission to the Energy World Malta is free for all visitors to our excursion destination!
Outdoor active at the Kölnbreinsperre
Facts & figures on the Kölnbreinsperre
The VERBUND power plant Malta Upper Stage is a pumped storage power plant situated in Brandstatt in the municipality of Malta in Carinthia. It was built between 1974 and 1977 with the financial participation of Kelag and Energie AG. The power plant, which generates 37,870 MWh of electricity annually, was put into operation in 1979.