Castle Herrenchiemsee
Herrenchiemsee: magnificent royal palace in the centre of Lake Chiemsee
On this tour we take you to the largest lake in Bavaria: Lake Chiemsee. Departing from Munich, our bus will take you to Prien. It's a lovely ride along the mountain range of the Alps that will last for about an hour. In Prien you will take a ferryboat to cross the so-called Bavarian Sea to the lovely island of Herrenchiemsee, where Herrenchiemsee Palace is situated. It was built in the 19th century by "fairy tale" King Ludwig II. Styling himself as a descendant of King Louis XIV, it was his dream was to create a Bavarian version of famous Versailles. After a visit of Herrenchiemsee island and the castle you will continue to Fraueninsel - just a quick hop to the next island on lake Chiemsee. Take a leisurely stroll around the car-free and cycle-free island and just enjoy ... The special island flair that you will surely feel is completed by fresh Chiemsee fish, to be tasted in numerous restaurants and beer gardens. Once there you shouldn't miss to visit Frauenwörth Monastery, the oldest nunnery in Germany, that also runs a store with Chiemsee specialties, right next to one of the piers.
By the way:
Rides are assured by Chiemsee Schifffahrt, a renowned Chiemgau company that has been taking visitors as well as residents to the islands for decades. You may be lucky and get to ride on Ludwig Feßler, the most antique ship of the fleet.
Highlights:
Chiemsee, Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, boat trip, Schloss Herrenchiemsee
Languages:
English and German speaking guide on board
Additional costs / extras:
Entrance castle incl. Boat trip 28 € (payable locally by credit card or debit card only)
Particularities:
Skip-the-Line Service: No queuing, no waiting
As of 18 April every Monday
Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus (Sonnenstr. next to BUDDY hotel)
8:30 am
57 € (plus additional costs)
10 hours
47 € (plus additional costs)
29 € (plus additional costs)
Highlights
As of 18 April every Monday
Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus (Sonnenstr. next to BUDDY hotel)
8:30 am
57 € (plus additional costs)
10 hours
47 € (plus additional costs)
29 € (plus additional costs)
Tour Description
- On this tour we take you to the largest Bavarian lake, the Chiemsee. There, you will visit the Herrenchiemsee Castle, built in the 19th century by the fairy tale king Ludwig II. Idyllically situated on the island of the same name, the magnificent palace also called "Bavarian Versailles" will enchant you. Afterwards, the ship continues on the Fraueninsel.
- Take a leisurely stroll around the car-free and cycle-free island, enjoy the special island flair over lunch in one of the numerous restaurants and beer gardens, or visit the Frauenwörth Monastery, the oldest nunnery in Germany.
- Highlights: Chiemsee, Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, boat trip, Schloss Herrenchiemsee
- Languages: English and German speaking guide on board
- Additional costs / extras: Entrance castle incl. Boat trip 28 € (payable locally)
- Particularities: Skip-the-Line Service: No queuing, no waiting
Important information
- We recommend that you buy your ticket online in advance.
- Tickets are also available at our stop at "Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus" (located in Sonnenstraße in next to BUDDY hotel), at the Tourist Information Office as well as in many hotels in Munich. Just ask for day trips from Autobus Oberbayern.
- The seats on our tours are limited. Tickets are subject to availability.
- All of our modern coaches are equipped with air conditioning.
- Please arrive at the bus a minimum of 20 minutes before departure.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not barrier-free.
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