What is the origin of the name Inn river?
The name Inn traces back to ancient Celtic words en and enios, which simply mean water. Roman historians wrote about the river between 105 and 109 in their historical texts.
Questions about Inn (river)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where does the source of the Inn river lie?
The source of the Inn lies in the Swiss Alps west of St. Moritz within the Engadine region. Romansh speakers call this valley Engiadina while Latin texts refer to it as vallis Eniatina.
When did the discharge of the Inn reach its peak in Passau?
On the 3rd of June 2013, the discharge of the Inn in Passau reached a peak of 1,580 cubic meters per second. Water levels climbed to 7.64 meters during this event, marking the highest recorded flood since 1501.
How many hydroelectric power plants operate along the entire course of the Inn river?
Currently, there are 24 hydroelectric power plants operating along the entire course of the Inn river. Seventeen of these facilities are operated by Verbund AG, an Austrian energy company.
Which countries does the Inn river flow through?
The Inn flows through Switzerland, Austria, and Germany before entering the Danube at Passau. It travels north-eastwards from its source near St. Moritz until crossing into Austria near Landeck.