VOICED: Austria: 30 years on, forgotten nuclear plant opens its doors

The Zwentendorf nuclear plant in Austria, completed but never operational due to a 1978 referendum, has become a public attraction offering guided tours. Visitors can explore areas like the reactor core, gaining insights into nuclear operations. The plant symbolizes Austria's anti-nuclear stance, a result of public mobilization against nuclear power. Today, Zwentendorf serves as a training site for German technicians and a solar power source, reflecting its new role in energy education and sustainability.

What was the outcome of the referendum in Austria regarding nuclear power in 1978?

How long was the nuclear plant forgotten before it opened to the public?

What unique experience do visitors get when touring the nuclear plant?

What was the role of environmentalists in Austria's decision against nuclear power?

In what ways has the nuclear plant found a new purpose after being deemed non-operational?