Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herreninsel in Lake Chiemsee is always worth a visit. It is a copy of Versailles Palace and houses magnificent rooms and a hall of mirrors. The well-kept park with various fountains invites you to stroll.

Destination "Chiemsee-Alpenland"

Description

One of the most beautiful and diverse regions in Upper Bavaria lies between Munich and Salzburg: the Chiemsee-Alpenland. Sporting activities, cultural highlights, culinary delights or delicacies, Lake Chiemsee and the Bavarian Alps are a pleasure at any time of year. Naturally you have to visit the idyllic islands of Fraueninsel and Herreninsel with the impressive fairy-tale like castle of King Ludwig II. Sporty holidaymakers and nature lovers listen up: hiking, cycling, water sports, skiing or cross-country skiing; everything is possible in the Chiemsee-Alpenland region. Enjoy pure relaxation in the region’s thermal spas.

Let yourself be enthralled by the diversity of wonderful events and towns rich in culture. Culture-lovers are fascinated by real Bavarian as well as alpine traditions and way of life. Relaxing festivals, traditional wonderful costumes, concerts full of atmosphere, entertaining theatrical plays, exhibitions and museums there’s lots to do and see. We wish you a wonderful and memorable holiday in the Chiemsee-Alpenland region and look forward to meeting you!

These vacation inspirations invite you to discover the Chiemsee-Alpenland:

  • Vacation inspiration "Water fun"
  • Vacation inspiration "Alpine views and nature enjoyment"
  • Vacation inspiration "Chiemsee explorers"
  • Vacation inspiration "City and countryside"
  • Vacation inspiration "Lake and moorland"
  • Vacation inspiration "Pure culture"
  • Vacation inspiration "Winter wellness"

Arrival Information

You can easily reach the region by car via the highway or by train. In addition, you can also get around well in the Chiemsee-Alpenland without a car. 

Some of the railcars of the Bayerische Regiobahn have been certified according to "Travel for All", which allows guests to check their individual travel needs in advance. An overview of barrier-free travel by train in the region can be found here:

  • train: www.chiemsee-alpenland.de/planen/anreise-mobilitaet/bahn
  • bus: www.chiemsee-alpenland.de/planen/anreise-mobilitaet/bus

More information on local travel and mobility can you find here: www.chiemsee-alpenland.de/planen/anreise-mobilitaet

Detailed bus & train connections can be found via the Bayernfahrplan: www.bayern-fahrplan.de/de/auskunft

No responsibility is taken for information on bus and train, subject to change. Please inform yourself before starting your journey whether the respective means of transport (barrier-free) can be used. Alternatively, the use of a car should be considered.

Information on accessibility

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Certified in the period: April 2023 – March 2026

Address & contact

Tourismusregion Chiemsee-Alpenland

Felden 10
83233 Bernau a.Chiemsee
Phone number: +49 8051 965550
Website: https://www.chiemsee-alpenland.de/

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