Transfăgărășan - Vidraru Dam
Romanian landmark in Argeș county
The Vidraru Dam (1966), 166 m high, was the fifth highest dam in Europe when it was inaugurated. The 465 million m³ lake and the 220 MW hydropower plant can be visited with a guide. The statue of Prometheus on the dam and the view of the Făgăraș Mountains are spectacular.
Best time to visit
Year-round, depending on opening hours and weather.
How to get there
Address: Arefu, Argeș. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
