Tour

Herrenchiemsee Palace Day Trip

Enjoy a train and boat trip to the Bavarian Versailles with this Herrenchiemsee Palace Day Trip. Wander around the impressive royal buildings on the Chiemsee Lake islands. Herrenchiemsee Palace Day Trip. The tour will start from Munich Central...

  • 10 hours
  • Open on Wed, Sun

Enjoy a train and boat trip to the Bavarian Versailles with this Herrenchiemsee Palace Day Trip. Wander around the impressive royal buildings on the Chiemsee Lake islands.

Herrenchiemsee Palace Day Trip

The tour will start from Munich Central Station at 9:20 am, from which we'll board a one hour train ride towards Chiemsee. From here you'll go on a boat trip to Herreninsel Island, where the palace is located and the largest of the islands. We'll also visit Fraueninsel Island, home to the Benedictine Convent dating back over 1000 years.

Once we arrive at the palace, you can explore majestic buildings inspired by the Palace of Versailles in Paris, including a copy of the Hall of Mirrors. The royal residence, built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II, reflects the monarch's personality with features such as the elevated dining table constructed so that he wouldn't have to see his servants.

There is an option to be guided around the palace while learning about its history. Alternatively, the palace grounds offer stunning views of the lakes and mountains.

Important Information

If you choose to go into the palace, there is an additional cost of 10EUR per person, to be paid on the day.The boat ride incurs a cost of 15EUR per person, to be paid on the day.Children under 6 years old participate in this activity for free.The activity runs from May to September.

Prices

Included

  • Fully guided tours of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel islands
  • Train journey to and from Munich
  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Entry to Herrenchiemsee Palace

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Dachauer Straße 4, 80335 Munich, Germany

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