June 25, 2015: Sculptures and a fountain in the castle gardens of Herrenchiemsee New Palace.

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Chiemsee

The Chiemsee is Bavaria's biggest lake (if you don't count Bodensee which is only partially in the state) and its natural beauty and water sports make the area popular with de-stressing city dwellers – many affluent Munich residents own weekend retreats by its shimmering waters. However, the vast majority of foreign visitors arrive at the shores of the Bavarian Sea – as Chiemsee is often called – in search of King Ludwig II’s Schloss Herrenchiemsee.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Schloss Herrenchiemsee

    Schloss Herrenchiemsee

    Chiemsee

    An island just 1.5km across the Chiemsee from Prien, Herreninsel is home to Ludwig II’s Versailles-inspired castle. Begun in 1878, it was never intended…

  • Fraueninsel

    Fraueninsel

    Chiemsee

    A third of this tiny island is occupied by Frauenwörth Abbey, founded in the late 8th century, making it one of the oldest abbeys in Bavaria. The 10th…

  • Torhalle

    Torhalle

    Chiemsee

    The austerely romanesque Carolingian Torhalle built in AD 860 houses medieval objets d'art, sculpture and changing exhibitions of regional paintings from…

  • Frauenwörth Abbey

    Frauenwörth Abbey

    Chiemsee

    Founded in the late 8th century, this is one of the oldest abbeys in Bavaria. The 45-minute tours are in German only.

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