Visit the Limmern pumped storage plant

From water to electricity and vice versa - Limmern PSP standard tour

The tour starts and ends in Tierfehd. First you take the funicular up to 1700 m above sea level. Then the tour takes you 700 metres deep into the mountain interior through the huge machine and transformer caverns as well as through the connecting tunnels. On the basis of information boards, videos and explanations you will learn lots of interesting facts worth knowing about the construction of the power plant, the most important facilities and their operation.

From water to electricity and vice versa - standard tour with specialisation in construction

The tour starts and ends in Tierfehd. First you take the funicular up to 1700 m above sea level. Then the tour takes you 700 metres deep into the mountain interior through the huge machine and transformer caverns as well as through the connecting tunnels. You will learn a lot of interesting and worth knowing facts about the construction of the power plant, the most important facilities and the operation from information boards, videos and explanations.

In addition to the standard guided tour, you will receive lots of additional information about the extensive underground excavations, the complex material logistics, the concrete construction and the comprehensive safety precautions. The tour is rounded off with a film about the construction of the Muttsee dam. 

From water to electricity and vice versa - standard tour with specialisation in technology

The tour starts and ends in Tierfehd. First you take the funicular up to around 1700 metres above sea level. Then you follow us 700 metres deep into the mountain through the huge machine and transformer caverns and the associated connecting tunnels. With the help of information boards, videos and explanations, you will learn a lot of interesting and interesting facts about the construction of the power plant, the most important installations and the operation.

In-depth technical background knowledge is a prerequisite for this tour. Especially suitable for engineers, ETH students and students at universities of applied sciences. The course of this tour corresponds to the standard tour, but you will receive detailed explanations about the operation of a pumped storage power plant and the pump turbines. You will also visit the power plant control room in Tierfehd. 

From water to electricity and vice versa - standard tour with a special focus on the environment

The tour starts and ends in Tierfehd. First you take the funicular up to 1700 m above sea level. Then the tour takes you 700 metres deep into the mountain interior through the huge machine and transformer caverns as well as through the connecting tunnels. On the basis of information boards, videos and explanations you will learn many interesting and worth knowing facts about the construction of the power plant, the most important facilities and their operation.

Environmental protection is an important issue both in the use of hydropower and in the planning and granting of concessions. Numerous environmental regulations must also be observed during the construction and operation of a power plant. These aspects will be highlighted on this tour. The tour ends with a visit to the compensation basin and an illustration of the terrain.

You would like to take a standard guided tour or an in-depth guided tour with your family, your club or company as a closed group? Then an exclusive guided tour is the right thing for you. No other persons will be booked.

Our exclusive tours can also be booked via the webshop.

From water to stream and vice versa

The tour starts and ends in Tierfehd. First you take the funicular up to around 1700 metres above sea level. Then you follow us 700 metres deep into the mountain through the huge machine and transformer caverns and the associated connecting tunnels. With the help of information boards, videos and explanations, you will learn many interesting and interesting facts about the power plant operation and the most important installations.

Number of participants:

Minimum 6 persons, maximum 28 persons
Individuals or additional groups can be added to already booked tours up to a maximum group size of 28 persons.

Days of operation:

Summer months: Wednesday - Sunday
Winter months: Wednesday - Saturday

Cost:

CHF 20 for adults
CHF 10 for children and young people under 18

Payment in advance by credit card.

Would you like to visit the pumped storage plant with your family, club or company as a closed group? Then an exclusive tour is the right thing for you. No additional persons or groups will be booked. This offer is aimed at groups with a maximum of 28 people.

Number of participants:

Maximal 28 persons

Days of operation:

Summer months: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Winter months: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Cost:

CHF 560 all-inclusive

Payment in advance by credit card.

Would you like to visit the pumped storage plant with a group of up to 56 people? Then this guided tour for large groups is the right thing for you. You and your group are among yourselves. No other persons will join you.

Number of participants:

Minimum 29 persons, maximum 56 persons

Durchführungstag:

All year round: Friday

Cost:

CHF 1'120 all-inclusive

Payment in advance by credit card.

• For operational reasons, we reserve the right to make programme changes and implement restrictions.
• There are no "Muttsee dam" guided tours for visitors.

• The minimum age is 12 years.
• Children from the age of 6 can take part in the guided tours accompanied by a parent or guardian and under their responsibility.
• The guided tours are suitable for school classes from grade six and up. 

The LPSP guided tours are subject to a fee. Payment by credit card.

Prices 2022

• Standard guided tour: CHF 20, children and teenagers up to 18 years, 50% discount
• Standard guided tour incl. in-depth study: CHF 25, children and teenagers up to 18 years 50% discount
• Exclusive tours:
  Standard guided tour: All-inclusive price CHF 560
  In-depth guided tour: All-inclusive price CHF 700

Prices 2023

• Standard guided tour: CHF 20 for adults, CHF 10 for children and young people under 18 years of age.
• PSW Limmern exclusive: CHF 560 all-inclusive
• PSW Limmern for large groups: CHF 1,120 all-inclusive

• Most of the guided tours take place on foot and inside the mountain at around 1700 metres above sea level. Good physical fitness (many stairs) is therefore required.
• For safety reasons, people with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators cannot be allowed access to the power stations.
• The ascent and descent with the funicular in the tunnel takes place in a closed cable car cabin. When the cabin is fully occupied, the space available in the cabin is limited, as is the case with conventional ropeway cabins.

• Firm, closed, non-slip shoes are required. Clothes adapted to the weather are recommended. The temperatures on the tour vary between 10 and 18 degrees, depending on the area.
• Safety vest, audio system and torch are provided. 

A pumped storage plant functions like a large battery. You can find out exactly how it works and what it has to with the security of electricity supply in Switzerland here.

How about some refreshment before or after a visit to the Limmern pumped storage plant or even an overnight stay at the southern most end of the Glarus region? The Hotel Tödi is located in the immediate vicinity of the power plants and is the starting point for guided tours. 

Find out more under: hoteltoedi.ch

How do I pay for the guided tour?
You will receive an email request for payment 21 days before the tour. The link in the email allows you to pay conveniently by credit card. You have until 14 days before the tour to pay the outstanding amount. 

Can the number of visitors be adjusted at a later date?
Additional persons can be booked with a separate booking in our webshop. If the number of visitors is lower than stated at the beginning, the booking must be cancelled and then re-booked. Please use the link in your confirmation email. Changes are possible 14 days in advance of the tour.
Please be sure to inform us of the correct group size so that we can ensure that everything runs smoothly. 

Can reservations be cancelled again?
You can cancel the booked tour free of charge 14 days in advance of the tour or up until you have paid the remaining balance. Please note our general terms and conditions. 

Are the guided tours in the Limmern PSP wheelchair accessible?
The guided tours in the Limmern PSP are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Can guided tours be shortened or is it possible to leave the group before the end of the tour?
The guided tours begin and end in Tierfehd. For safety reasons it is not possible to end or leave the tour prematurely.

Can I participate in a visitor tour as an individual?
Yes. You can easily join a group that has already registered. You can find all available dates in our webshop.

Can the Limmernboden and Muttsee dams be visited?
The two dam walls cannot be visited during the guided tours.
Both dams can be reached during the summer months via the hiking trail from the Kalktrittli mountain station. Please note the information on the cable car Tierfehd - Kalktrittli.

Is the path through the "tunnel" from Kalktrittli to Limmernboden open?
The hiking trails through the "tunnel" from Kalktrittli to Limmernboden and from Limmernboden to Muttenalp are open during the summer months. Please note the information on the cable car Tierfehd - Kalktrittli.

How do we get to Tierfehd / the aerial cableway Tierfehd - Kalktrittli?
Tierfehd is not accessible by public transportation. The nearest railway station is in Linthal. The hike from Linthal to Tierfehd takes about 1 hour.

• The aerial cableway Tierfehd – Kalktrittli was completely renewed in January 2019. The cabin now offers space for 8 people. The ride on the cable car is self-service during operating hours.
• The journey time is approximately 7.5 minutes and the cable car overcomes a height difference of 1053 meters.
• Due to inspection and maintenance work, the Limmernboden dam is not accessible to the public between June and October 2022. The hiking trails are not affected by the maintenance work and can be used normally.
• Due to the construction of the AlpinSolar plant at the Muttsee dam, the hiking trail over the top of the dam will be diverted during the summer of 2022. 

• Tourist operations start on Saturday, 18 June 2022
• Operating times
  Monday - Friday: 07.00 - 12.00 h | 13.30 - 18.00 h
  Saturday & Sunday: 07.00 - 18.00 h
• The cable car Tierfehd – Kalktrittli usually runs from about mid-June to about mid-October (depending on weather conditions)
  
• Depending on weather conditions or other environmental influences such as strong wind, thunderstorms, etc., rail operations may be suspended for safety reasons. This does not give rise to any claim for reimbursement or exchange of tickets already purchased.

• Tickets can be purchased at the bottom station of the cable car at the ticket machine.
• Ticket prices:
  
  Adults: CHF 10 single, CHF 15 return
  Children (6-16 years): CHF 5 single, CHF 7 return
  Dogs: free

• Methods of payment: Cash, Maestro, Postcard, Mastercard, Visa
• Depending on weather conditions or other environmental influences such as strong wind, thunderstorms, etc., rail operations may be suspended for safety reasons. This does not give rise to any claim for reimbursement or exchange of tickets already purchased.

Please use the parking spaces at the bottom station of the cable car.

• Priority is given to rides with plant personnel
• Bicycles cannot be transported

• Hiking tour Linthal SBB – Tierfehd: approx. 1 hour 30 min
• Hiking trail Kalktrittli – Muttseehütte open
  Duration: approx. 2.5 hrs
• Hiking trail Kalktrittli – Ochsenstäfeli (hike through a tunnel) open
  Duration: approx. 45 min
  
  We recommend that you wear a light vest in the tunnel. The vests are available at the entrances/exits for tunneling.
• Hiking trail Ochsenstäfeli / Limmernsee – Muttseehütte open
  Hiking trail Kalktrittli – Ochsenstäfeli – Muttseehütte: approx. 2.5 hours
• Due to inspection and maintenance work, the Limmernboden dam is not accessible to the public between June and October 2022. The hiking trails are not affected by the maintenance work and can be used normally.
• In summer 2022, the largest alpine solar plant will be built at the Muttsee dam. For this reason, access to the Muttsee dam wall will be closed to visitors from June 2022 to October 2022. For hikes to the Kistenpass cabin, please use the "old" hiking trail south of the dam wall. The detour is signaled accordingly.