The Edersee dam - a giant from the imperial era

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The landmark of the Edersee, with its more than one hundred years of history, is definitely worth a visit.





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The Edersee dam - a giant from the imperial era

Zur Sperrmauer

34549 Edertal

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Anyone traveling to the Edersee in Hessen cannot miss this gigantic structure. The 400-metre-long Eder dam was built between 1908 and 1914. After the bombing in 1943, the destroyed dam wall was rebuilt in the same year. To this day, it secures the water supply of the Weser and the Mittelland Canal and serves as flood protection and power generation. With a reservoir volume of 200 million m³, the Edersee is the third largest reservoir in Germany.

The barrier wall still holds the world record as the "longest structure permanently illuminated with color changes". In 2014, to mark its 100th anniversary, 39 LED floodlights were installed in the upper outlets. Every evening, after dark, you can marvel at the fantastic play of colors, while

the visitor center, jetty, restaurants and aquapark make the Edertalsperre with its forecourt a lively starting point.

During a leisurely guided tour over the 400 m long dam wall, you will learn exciting and interesting background information from our guides about the construction of the dam wall, the formation of the Edersee, the bombing during World War II and the national park with UNESCO World Heritage Site. Participation is free for holders of the MeineCard Edersee+ guest card; prior registration by telephone is mandatory.

MeineCardPlus: Free participation
AuszeitCardPlus: Free participation (once a year)

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The barrier wall is freely accessible to visitors at all times.

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How to get there We recommend traveling by road via the L3086 main road, either left over the bridge through Hemfurth (west side), or via the Edersee Randstraße (east side). Parking Parking lot (car + bus*) Edertalsperre (west side of the dam) - This parking lot is chargeable for cars. Buses park for free. Parking lot (car + bus*) Behind the Terrassenhotel Seepromenade (east side of the dam) - This parking lot is chargeable for cars. Buses park for free. A daily rate (cash) can be drawn. The parking ticket is then valid in all other paid locations in the municipality of Edertal and the town of Waldeck! Public transportation Nearest bus stop/s: Sperrmauer east side and Aquapark (west side) Line/s: 510; 583.2 and 503; 515; 583.1 Please note that bicycle transport on the buses is limited. Bicycles may be carried free of charge in the designated areas. If the operating situation requires it, the transport company staff are entitled to exclude the use of bicycles. There is no entitlement to carriage. NVV-ServcieTelefon: 0800-939-0800 All connections, including AST cab connections, can be viewed in detail via the NVV timetable information - www.nvv.de/fahrplanauskunft Tip for smartphones - download the "NVV Mobil" app from the relevant app store before the tour! In general, the "AST-Taxi" (AnrufSammelTaxi) should also be included in the planning. With the AnrufSammelTaxis (AST), the NVV ensures mobility on routes that are not in high demand. Instead of taking the bus, you travel in normal cabs or hire cars. ASTs also have fixed timetables - all you have to do is (usually) call 30 minutes before your journey. Please also note that ASTs only operate when there are no regular buses running at the same time. Call the shared cab center: +49 (0) 5631-5062088