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Chiemgau & Chiemsee

📷 Gerhard66 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The “Bavarian Sea”, King Ludwig’s island palace and the first real mountains behind it.

The Chiemsee lies at the foot of the Alps with two islands in it: Herrenchiemsee, where Ludwig II built his Versailles, and Frauenchiemsee with its monastery and smoked fish. Behind the lake the Chiemgau Alps rise gently enough for family hikes, and Bad Reichenhall is an old salt town with a spa.

Known for

  • Nature
  • Castles & palaces
  • Relax
  • Family
Travel guide on Wikivoyage ↗

Best time to visit

The best months for Chiemgau & Chiemsee are May, June, July, August and September.

Suggested route

5 nights across 2 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Prien am Chiemsee · 3 nights
  2. 2Bad Reichenhall · 2 nights