The landmark of Lake Edersee, with its history going back over a hundred years, is definitely worth a visit.
Anyone traveling to the Edersee in Hesse cannot miss this gigantic structure. The 400 m long Edertalsperre was built between 1908 and 1914. After the bombing in 1943, the destroyed barrier wall was rebuilt in the same year. To this day, it secures the water supply of the Weser and the Mittelland Canal, serves for flood protection and generates electricity. With a storage volume of 200 million m³, the Edersee is the third largest reservoir in Germany.
The barrier wall continues to hold the world record as the “longest structure permanently illuminated with color changing.” In 2014, for the 100th anniversary, 39 LED headlights were installed in the upper outlets. Every evening, after dark, you can marvel at the wonderful play of colors.
Visitor center, jetty, restaurants and the aqua park make the Edertalsperre with its forecourt a lively starting point.
