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 starts 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 starts from Munich Central Station at 9:20 am, followed by a one-hour train ride towards Chiemsee. From there, a boat trip will take you to Herreninsel Island, where the palace is located, as well as to Fraueninsel Island, home to the Benedictine Convent over 1000 years old.

At the palace, you will see 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 eccentric personality, featuring an elevated dining table to avoid seeing his servants.

You have the option to take a guided tour of the palace to learn about its history. Alternatively, you can explore the palace grounds, which offer beautiful views of lakes and mountains.

Important Information

If you enter the palace, there is an additional cost of 10 EUR per person, payable on the day.The boat ride costs 15 EUR per person, also payable on the day.Children under 6 years old participate 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