--- title: House by the River url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402205/house-by-the-river.html" description: As a museum of nature and technology , the Haus am Strom invites visitors on a journey of discovery. date: 2024-11-06 modified: 2024-11-06 --- # House by the River House by the River ==================== Engelhartszell, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206388/B09F4B31EEF1EAB2E838AF4B95D7CB4C18A023350A370E5D90F6C441542DD73A/haus-am-strom.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206389/AA7C9DB72D510870AACC5773704DAFF516297B88A6E23A32E5881D5B6E98E92A/haus-am-strom-2.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206390/3EC5A261924DF2046DCD68899036AAC8BD6B6EA468ECB70628FC0AF5694CCA36/kraftwerk-spiegelt-sich.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: A two-storey building with an artistically arched wooden roof. The façade has a modern design and the large windows let in plenty of daylight. In front of the entrance is a terrace with tables and chairs surrounded by trees. The name of the building "Haus am Strom" is displayed in large red letters above the entrance.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206388/B09F4B31EEF1EAB2E838AF4B95D7CB4C18A023350A370E5D90F6C441542DD73A/haus-am-strom.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206388/B09F4B31EEF1EAB2E838AF4B95D7CB4C18A023350A370E5D90F6C441542DD73A/haus-am-strom.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: The picture shows a young, smiling man concentrating on his work at a microscope. He appears to be using a laboratory area or something similar. The workstation is equipped with various technical devices and materials.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206389/AA7C9DB72D510870AACC5773704DAFF516297B88A6E23A32E5881D5B6E98E92A/haus-am-strom-2.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206389/AA7C9DB72D510870AACC5773704DAFF516297B88A6E23A32E5881D5B6E98E92A/haus-am-strom-2.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: A building complex with classical forms is reflected in a calm lake, surrounded by forests in colourful autumn colours.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206390/3EC5A261924DF2046DCD68899036AAC8BD6B6EA468ECB70628FC0AF5694CCA36/kraftwerk-spiegelt-sich.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206390/3EC5A261924DF2046DCD68899036AAC8BD6B6EA468ECB70628FC0AF5694CCA36/kraftwerk-spiegelt-sich.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: A family stands in front of a screen showing a geological map or a model of the landscape. The adult seems to be showing the children something on it. The children seem interested and follow the explanations. A colourful wall design can be seen in the background, giving the room a friendly atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206391/96653B87270635DC5B757E1DCBA8358422E136E30968250E6E646D7F4E71F810/landschaftsmodell3.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206391/96653B87270635DC5B757E1DCBA8358422E136E30968250E6E646D7F4E71F810/landschaftsmodell3.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: Four children sitting on a large, grey robot or similar sculpture. In the background is a wall with the lettering "Unterwaschmaschine" (washing machine). The children are wearing colourful, cheerful clothes and seem to be using the space for their play.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206392/430D0BE4A9C43585D1644AAE7FE27527DDCDF0B32040538AAAE6CC0CB9F28774/modell-hausen.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206392/430D0BE4A9C43585D1644AAE7FE27527DDCDF0B32040538AAAE6CC0CB9F28774/modell-hausen.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: A group of children stand together in an autumnal wood. They are wearing brightly coloured jackets and clothes and looking at the camera. The forest floor is covered with fallen, reddish leaves. The trees have already lost their leaves and you can see the bare branches against the blue sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206393/EC4D11B6906BE4F4A762824B6343986B0D2D67EB6B39D36F03CC25007512DE2F/kinder-wald.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206393/EC4D11B6906BE4F4A762824B6343986B0D2D67EB6B39D36F03CC25007512DE2F/kinder-wald.jpg) [ ![Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell: In this picture we see a large excursion boat anchored on a lake or river. The ship has several decks and can carry many passengers. It is surrounded by a green landscape with trees and mountains in the background. In the foreground is a large meadow overgrown with flowers and grass.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206394/C0CDA979D2EA55FA4AB733136BBDCA6B1A98A22C9DF8A6B07C6FAC894FA2A160/schifffahrt.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206394/C0CDA979D2EA55FA4AB733136BBDCA6B1A98A22C9DF8A6B07C6FAC894FA2A160/schifffahrt.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. pets allowed Am Kraftwerk 4 4090 Engelhartszell [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Am%20Kraftwerk%204%20%2C%204090%20Engelhartszell "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Am%20Kraftwerk%204%20%2C%204090%20Engelhartszell "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.519873377324231&lon=13.709478378295898&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) As **a museum** of nature and **technology** , the Haus am Strom **invites** visitors on a journey of discovery. Do you want to find out why it rains, how the water comes into the tap and what kinds of fish are swimming in the water? Would you like to experience what water means, that it is the most important comestible and will determine our future? - Then you should visit Haus am Strom! Here you are shown how nature and technology, ecology and economy create a symbiosis. Economical usage of natural, environment friendly materials, electricity and heating from an environmentally friendly hydroelectric power station – and all of that packed into a futuristic and unique architecture that puts the theme water into effect. Guided tours on request. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **House by the River** Am Kraftwerk 4 4090 Engelhartszell Phone +49 8591 4629960Show no. E-Mail [info@hausamstrom.de](#mailto) Web [www.hausamstrom.de](http://www.hausamstrom.de "New window") http://www.hausamstrom.de --- **Contact person** Haus am Strom beim Donaukraftwerk Jochenstein --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ September 1 through July 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 1 through August 30, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays year-round Closed on January 1, November 1, December 24, December 25, December 26, and December 31 **Closing day**- Monday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service**- Shop - Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Adults: 6.00 € Groups of adults (20 or more people): €5.00 Children up to age 14: €4.00 Groups of children (20 or more people): €3.00 Family ticket with one child: 11.00 € Each additional child: 1.00 € For more information, visit **Payment methods** Cash payment **Discounts (Memberships)**- DONAU.Erlebnis Card The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid in this business. More information available at [www.donaucard.info](http://www.donaucard.info) -50 % discount on your admission - Family Card OÖ [https://www.familienkarte.at/d…](https://www.familienkarte.at/de/familienkarte/vorteilsgeber/vorteilsgebersuchedetailseite/action.view/entity.detail/key.17144.html "Link will open in a new window") [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter **Other special suitabilities** Families, wheelchair users, senior citizens [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Completely suitable for wheelchairs. 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