Herrenchiemsee Palace Day Trip

Set on an island in the middle of Lake Chiemsee, Herrenchiemsee Palace is an important landmark in southern Bavaria. This day trip from Munich reveals its history.

Day Trip Details

We will meet at 4 Dachauer Straße and walk to Munich Central Station. There, we'll board a train for a one-hour ride to Chiemsee.

Upon arrival, we will take a boat to Herreninsel, the larger island. Here, you can visit Herrenchiemsee Palace, inspired by Versailles and commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. If you enter, we will explore the rooms and gardens while discussing Ludwig II, the "Mad King." If you prefer, you can enjoy the palace grounds at your own pace.

Afterward, we’ll take a boat to Fraueninsel, which features a Benedictine convent with over 1,000 years of history. You will have free time to explore the island's village and its atmosphere.

Later, we will regroup and return by boat to Chiemsee, then catch the train back to Munich, concluding our trip after approximately nine and a half hours.