Visits of the waste incineration plant (MVA) Pfaffenau
The guided tour starts in the large visitors room, where initially a 15-minute movie about the MVA Pfaffenau is presented. Subsequently, important areas of the plant are visited. Duration of this tour about 45 minutes.
Visits for private individuals
The free visit takes place every first saturday of the month (except on public holidays) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a minimum of five participants. Children over the age of twelve are allowed to accompany their parents. Registration is essential as the guided tour is limited to 15 persons.
Personal registration required: by e-mail to info(at)wku.ator by phone 01/76080 5506 from Monday to Thursday between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Visits for school classes
For school classes (maximum of 30 persons), free visits are available daily from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m. Pupils from the 7th grade can visit the facility.
Registration required: by e-mail to besichtigung(at)ma48.wien.gv.at or by phone 01/4000-48020 odr 01/4000-48021 from Monday to Thursday between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Visits for delegations
For groups such as delegations, students or association members (maximum of 30 persons), visits can be organised daily from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Registration required: by e-mail to besichtigung(at)ma48.wien.gv.at or by phone 01/4000-48020 or 01/4000-48021 from Monday to Thursday between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Visits of the Biogas Vienna und the waste logistic centre (ALZ) Pfaffenau - DUE TO RECONSTRUCTION WORK, THE BIOGAS VIENNA CANNOT BE VISITED UNTIL 31.12.2025 !!!
A guided tour takes you around the key areas of the plants. Duration per facility approx. 1 hour.
For groups such as delegations, students or association members (maximum of 30 persons), visits may be organised daily from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Registration required: by e-mail to besichtigung(at)ma48.wien.gv.at or by phone 01/4000-48020 or 01/4000-48021 from Monday to Thursday between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Important advice for visitors:
- Sturdy shoes and sturdy clothing are required
- The guided tour is intended for individuals aged 12 or older
- Wearing helmets is compulsory throughout the entire facility. Helmets are provided.
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the facility
- Dogs and other pets are prohibited
- Visitor parking is available

