Information Center of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant
Infocentrum jaderné elektrárny Temelín
Located in the Vysoký Hrádek chateau, this information center offers an inside look at the operations of Czechia's largest nuclear power plant through interactive exhibits, models, and a unique virtual reality tour into the plant's most secure areas.

📜 Learn about nuclear energy at Czechia's largest power plant.
⚛️ Explore interactive exhibits, models, and a unique VR tour.

Why Go

💡 Discover how a nuclear reactor works through interactive displays.
🔬 See models of real equipment and try controlling a reactor.
📸 Take an iconic selfie in a replica reactor hall.
✨ Experience the unique 'ReakTour' virtual reality journey into secure plant areas.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for families and school groups.
♿ Wheelchair accessible.
🛍️ Souvenir shop available.

🎟️ Cost & Tours

💰 Admission to the information center is free.
⏰ Guided tours (approx. 90 mins) start at 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, and 16:30.
📝 Online registration required for guided tours during summer holidays (July 1 - August 31).

🚶‍♀️Special Excursions: Cesta paliva

⚠️ Exclusive 3-hour tour for visitors aged 15+.
🇨🇿 Conducted in Czech only.
🆔 Requires physical ID, long sleeves, long trousers, closed flat shoes.
🚫 Prohibits bags, phones, cameras, weapons, alcohol.
🩺 Medical certificate needed for those with implants or recent nuclear medicine exams.
🏭 Includes a walking tour of secured plant areas (e.g., cooling tower, spent fuel storage, turbine hall) depending on operational conditions.

⏰ Hours

🗓️ Open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 17:30.
🎄 Closed on December 24-26, December 31, and January 1.

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Free parking available.

☀️ Summer Event (2025)

🎁 From July 1 to August 31, 2025, visitors up to 18 years old can win a 'Kvarteto' card game by completing a quiz.

Tags
technologymuseumeducationalfamily-friendlyfree-attractionguided-tourvirtual-reality