Winter at Lake Chiemsee
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One of the most popular destinations for a day trip from Reit im Winkl is Lake Chiemsee, about 30 km away.

A trip by steamer to Herreninsel island and a visit to Herrenchiemsee Castle are an unforgettable experience. The boat ride continues, for example, to Fraueninsel island, which is also famous for its extraordinary Christmas market.

The Chiemsee cycle path is a special experience for active people. On the approximately 60 km long, almost flat circuit, you will pass hidden bays and bathing areas, small towns and many places to stop for a break.

If your trip to Lake Chiemsee lasts until the evening, don't miss the sunset, for example in the towns of Chieming or Übersee.

Around the lake you can rent bicycles, canoes, kayaks or paddling boards. On a clear day the maybe snow-covered Kampenwand appears very close, on other days the fog plunges everything into a mystical world of shadows. A walk along the shore is good for body and soul in all weathers and in all seasons.

What do see and do around Lake Chiemsee

Boat ride on Lake Chiemsee

Prien am Chiemsee

Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Chiemsee and an unforgettable day at the "Bavarian Sea", visit the islands of "Fraueninsel" and "Herreninsel" with the…
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Castle Herrenchiemsee

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Herrenchiemsee

Herrenchiemsee is the Chiemgau attraction. The "Bavarian Versailles"was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria on an island in the Chiemsee. V
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Prienavera

Prien a. Chiemsee

The adventure pool directly at the Chiemsee
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Exter-Kunsthaus

Übersee

Julius Exter (1863-1939) was a co-founder of the "Munich Secession", an association of avant-garde painters. In 1902 he acquired the historical…
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Practical information: From Reit im Winkl to Lake Chiemsee

  • Travel by car: via Marquartstein on B305 to Prien am Chiemsee or Übersee
  • Travel by bus: use line 9509 from Reit im Winkl to Prien am Chiemsee. Ask for full day tickets and other discounts on the bus.

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