Hidroelektrana Vučje

Hydropower plant Vucje - Most important information

The Vucje hydroelectric power plant is second the oldest in Serbia and was built in 1903. It is located above the town of Vucje near Leskovac, on the river Vucjanka. Since the power plant is slightly more than 15 km away from Leskovac, a transmission line was built to supply the city, the first in the Kingdom of Serbia.

The history of the Vucje Hydropower plant
Professor Djordje Stanojevic, the founder of electrification in Serbia and a friend of Nikola Tesla, is responsible for creating this hydroelectric power plant. He chose the Vucjanka canyon for the needs of the electrical factory.

The Vucje hydroelectric plant was opened on the day of the liberation of Leskovac from the Turkish occupation: With the opening of this hydroelectric plant, Vucje and Leskovac got their electricity. It started its work in 1903.

Significance of Vucje Hydropower Plant
Today, the Vucje hydroelectric power plant is in the system of the Electric Power Company of Serbia, producing about four million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. In 2005, the Vucje Hydroelectric Power Plant was included in the world's technical heritage, which consists of approximately 60 other objects.

Djokini whirlpools are located near the Vucje Hydroelectric Power Plant: Djokini whirlpools are located near the canyon of the Vucjanka River and are a natural attraction near the Vucje Hydroelectric Power Plant. They also represent a kind of natural phenomenon since the water here is almost black. The springs are a favorite place for swimming and relaxation among tourists.

How to get to Vucje Hydroelectric Power Plant?
It is possible to reach Hydroelectric Power Plant Vucje by car, and it will take about 25 minutes to drive from Leskovac.

By car: If you are traveling from the central part of Leskovac, you must follow route 227 to the exit from the city. After that, near Strojkovce, you need to turn onto road 436, which will take you to Vucje Hydroelectric Power Plant.