Munich Trip Overview
Enjoy a very special excursion to Bavaria’s largest lake:
The 80 square kilometer Chiemsee with its historical, cultural and scenic highlights offers an endless abundance of unforgettable experiences – look forward to going on an entertaining, informative but above all relaxing tour of discovery with your professional and friendly guide.
First and foremost, of course, is the largest and most expensive Herrenchiemsee Palace of the eccentric fairy tale king Ludwig II and the idyllic village of 300 people on the tiny Fraueninsel. A number of insider tips await you there as well as on the mainland, which will make this excursion – as well as the trips in our new and comfortable VW minivan – an exclusive experience.
Our offer to combine the highlights of the Chiemsee with a guided tour in SALZBURG or a trip to KÖNIGSSEE / EAGLE’S NEST is also exclusive (option “XXL time bonus”: 11 hours!)
Additional Info
Duration: 540 to 565 minutes
Starts: Munich, Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Enjoy a very special excursion to Bavaria’s largest lake:
The 80 square kilometer Chiemsee with its historical, cultural and scenic highlights offers an endless abundance of unforgettable experiences – look forward to going on an entertaining, informative but above all relaxing tour of discovery with your professional and friendly guide.
First and foremost, of course, is the largest and most expensive Herrenchiemsee Palace of the eccentric fairy tale king Ludwig II and the idyllic village of 300 people on the tiny Fraueninsel. A number of insider tips await you there as well as on the mainland, which will make this excursion – as well as the trips in our new and comfortable VW minivan – an exclusive experience.
Our offer to combine the highlights of the Chiemsee with a guided tour in SALZBURG or a trip to KÖNIGSSEE / EAGLE’S NEST is also exclusive (option “XXL time bonus”: 11 hours!)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Maria Ramersdorf Kirche, Ramersdorfer Str. 6, 81669 Munich, Bavaria Germany
All of the sights mentioned here are carefully selected recommendations. Since this is an exclusive tour, you can always bring your own suggestions; We are also happy to meet your requirements with regard to the length of stay at the individual stops!
But now you can look forward to an eventful, informative but also relaxing excursion in our new VW Comfort Van – by the side of your friendly and professional tour guide you are in the best of hands from the start!
… At the old pilgrimage church of St. Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century, we leave Munich and drive south-east on the A8 …
Stop At: Schloss Wildenwart, Ludwigstrasse 10, 83112 Frasdorf, Bavaria Germany
Look forward to the historic castle ensemble in the middle of the idyllic foothills of the Alps just a few kilometers from Lake Chiemsee. Both the beautiful beer garden and the cozy dining rooms of the Schlosswirtschaft invite you to refresh yourself five days a week.
After the revolutionary government took power, the Bavarian royal family, including Ludwig III., Met at Wildenwart Castle, which was to become the new home for the Wittelsbach family.
In 1979 Max Herzog in Bavaria, great-grandson of Ludwig III, moved with his family into the castle, which can be viewed from the outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Prien am Chiemsee, Prien am Chiemsee, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
In Prien we board a boat from the Chiemsee fleet that takes us to Herreninsel after a 15-minute drive. Before doing this, it is worth taking a look at the Gothic-Baroque parish church of Maria Himmelfahrt, whose church tower went “crazy” in a spectacular way in the 18th century! (Prices Chiemseeschifffahrt (2021): adults: € 10.10 / children 6 – 15 years € 5.00)
With the oldest still functioning steam tram in the world, you can comfortably travel from the center to the harbor in 8 minutes in summer
Stop At: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, 83209, Herreninsel, Bavaria Germany
Herrenchiemsee Palace was to be a copy of Versailles Palace, the residence of the French “Sun King” Louis XIV. For financial reasons, however, the most magnificent and expensive palace of the Bavarian King Ludwig II had to be terminated prematurely. On a 35-minute tour that is well worth seeing, you will see all the completed, but also some unfinished rooms. (Admission (2021) adults € 9.00 / children under 18 are free).
Your Herrenchiemsee admission ticket also gives you free access to the so-called “Old Castle”, a former monastery building from the 8th century (!) With stunning baroque furnishings. You can also see some very interesting rooms in which Ludwig lived during the construction of the palace, as well as the location of the constitutional convention of 1948. The restaurant located in the historic building complex offers fresh Chiemseefisch and a beer garden with a great view over the Chiemsee with its others Islands.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Fraueninsel im Chiemsee, Fraueninsel im Chiemsee, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
The boat continues to the Fraueninsel, which is only 15.5 hectares in size. Your trained guide will be happy to accompany you on a 45-minute tour of the island, showing and explaining everything worth seeing, including the 1000-year-old monastery church, the equally old ‘Tassilo’ linden tree and the historic gate hall. The microbrewery “Inselbräu” is ideal for a culinary stop, as are the numerous stalls for island fishermen.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Gstadt am Chiemsee, Gstadt am Chiemsee, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
Back on the mainland you can enjoy the most beautiful view over the lake with the Alps in the background from the Malerwinkel in Gstadt. Before that, we would be happy to show you on a natural beach the place where King Ludwig II transferred to “his” island. Did you know that a private train station was also built especially for him on the Munich – Salzburg line? We’ll show you!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: The Eagle’s Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany
OPTIONAL: The Kehlsteinhaus can be reached from May to October with special buses from Obersalzberg near Berchtesgaden (depending on the snow conditions).
In a spectacular location at over 1,800 meters above sea level. The enthroned building was a gift from the NSDAP on Hitler’s 50th birthday. At the behest of Martin Bormann, it was built – including the 6.5 km long access road – in just 13 months under mostly difficult conditions for the workers. From the bus terminus, you go through a 124-meter-long tunnel to the original elevator, which takes you after another 124 meters to the Kehlsteinhaus, which is now operated as a restaurant.
Prices Kehlsteinhaus (2021 – bus ride incl.lift):
Adults € 28.00
Children 6 to 14 years: € 14.50
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austrian Alps
OPTIONAL:
For whatever reasons you are interested in the eventful history of Salzburg, this pulsating city will inspire you with its picturesque squares and its abundance of culture, combined with Salzburg hospitality.
Based on your preferences, your guide will show you all the historical and popular highlights of the city of Mozart, such as the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart’s birthplace or the Getreidegasse with its excellent shopping opportunities.
In summer we recommend the notorious trick fountains in Hellbrunn Palace!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany
You can book the unique combination of the two MOST MAGNIFICENT royal castles HERRENCHIEMSEE and LINDERHOF with our tour 173111P6.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Bavaria Germany
You can book the unique combination of the two LARGEST royal castles HERRENCHIEMSEE and NEUSCHWANSTEIN with our tour 173111P12.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
