Herrenchiemsee Palace: Exclusive Lake Chiemsee Tour with Side Trips to Salzburg or Eagle's Nest

Experience an exclusive day at Bavaria’s largest lake, Chiemsee, with a tour of Herrenchiemsee Palace. Choose to visit Salzburg or Eagle’s Nest for an unforgettable adventure. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maria Ramersdorf Kirche - All sights mentioned here are carefully selected recommendations. As this is an exclusive tour, you can always contribute your own suggestions; we are also happy to follow your wishes regarding the length of stay at the individual stops!

Now, however, you can look forward to an eventful, informative but also relaxing trip in our new and luxurious / comfortable Mercedes or VW Minivans - at the side of your friendly and professional tour guide you are in good hands right from the start!

… At the old pilgrimage church of St. Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century we leave Munich and drive on the highway A8 in a southeasterly direction…

  • Schloss Wildenwart - In the middle of the idyllic foothills of the Alps only a few kilometres from Lake Chiemsee is the historic castle ensemble Wildenwart.
    After the assumption of power by the revolutionary government, 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 visited from the outside.

  • Prien am Chiemsee - In Prien we board a boat of the Chiemsee fleet, which takes us across the lake to the island Herreninsel (ticket is not included in the tour price, only cash payment possible). Before that, it is worth taking a look at the Gothic-Baroque parish church Maria Himmelfahrt, whose church tower went “crazy” in a spectacular way in the 18th century!
    * Prices Chiemsee ferry (2024): Adults: € 12.60 / Children 6 - 15 years € 6.30 *
    With the oldest still functioning steam tram in the world, you can travel contemplatively from the town center to the harbor in summer - as it did over 135 years ago.

  • Schloss Herrenchiemsee - Herrenchiemsee Palace was to become a replica of the Palace of Versailles, the residence of the French “Sun King” Louis XIV. For financial reasons, however, the most magnificent and expensive castle of the Bavarian King Ludwig II had to be terminated prematurely. On a 35-minute guided tour, which is well worth seeing, you will visit all completed, but also some unfinished rooms. * Skip-the-Line Admission (2024) Adults € 11.00 / Children under 18 years are free) *
    Your admission ticket also grants you free access to the so-called “Old Castle”, a former monastery building from the 8th century (!) with overwhelming Baroque furnishings. You will also see some very interesting rooms where Ludwig lived during the construction of the castle, as well as the site of the 1948 Constitutional Convention. Located in the historic building complex, a restaurant offers, among other things, fresh Chiemsee fish and a beer garden with a top view over Lake Chiemsee and its other islands.

  • Fraueninsel im Chiemsee - We continue by boat to the only 15.5 ha “large” island Fraueninsel. Your trained guide will be happy to accompany you on a 30-minute tour of the island, show and explain everything worth seeing, including the over 1000-year-old monastery church, the equally old ‘Tassilo-‘ lime tree, as well as the historic gate hall. The microbrewery “Inselbräu” is ideal for a culinary stop, as well as the numerous stalls of the island fishermen.

  • Gstadt am Chiemsee - 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 will be happy to show you the place where King Ludwig II translated to “his” island on a natural beach. Did you know that a private station was built especially for him on the railway line Munich - Salzburg? We’ll show it to you!

  • The Eagle’s Nest - OPTIONAL (only possible with the 11-hour tour length “XXL-Time credit”): The Eagle’s Nest can be reached from May to October with special buses from the Obersalzberg plateau near Berchtesgaden (depending on snow conditions).
    The building, enthroned in a spectacular location at over 1,800 m (5,900 ft) above sea level was built - including the 6.5 km long access road - in just 13 months under mostly the most difficult conditions for the workers at the behest of Martin Bormann. From the bus terminus you can reach the original elevator through a 124-meter-long tunnel, which takes you to the ‘Kehlsteinhaus’, as it is called in German, now operated as a restaurant, after another 124 meters.


Skip-the-Line Admission Eagle’s Nest (2024 - bus ride incl. lift) :
Adults € 31.90 /
Children 6 to 14 years: € 16.50 * Please note that as part of the “11 hours” option, you can EITHER combine Lake Chiemsee with the Eagle’s Nest OR with Salzburg.

  • Salzburg - OPTIONAL (only possible with the 11-hour tour length “XXL-Time credit”):
    For whatever reason you are interested in Salzburg’s eventful history, this vibrant city will delight you with its picturesque squares and its abundance of culture, combined with Salzburg hospitality. Based on your preferences, your guide will show you on a walking tour all the historical or popular highlights of the Mozart city, such as Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Palace with its magnificent garden, the Getreidegasse with its excellent shopping, and of course many places where the film “Sound of Music” was filmed, such as the pavilion (“Gazebo”) in the palace park of Hellbrunn with its fantastic tricks fountains! * Please note that as part of the “11-hours” option, you can EITHER combine Lake Chiemsee with the Eagle’s Nest OR with Salzburg.
  • Upper Bavaria - Between the sights and during the trips to and from your hotel, you will enjoy the journey in our luxurious minivans with panoramic glass roof, full leather upholstery and all conceivable safety features and receive exciting information from your friendly and professional tour guide.
What's Included
  • Guided tours at all mentioned places possible - scenic routes
  • Licensed, friendly and experienced tour guide
  • No hidden costs!
  • Mineral water
  • Ride in a new luxurious Mercedes- or VW Minivan (a/c) - only your group participates!
  • Tour length: 9.5 or 11 hours
What's Not Included
  • Chiemsee ferry (2024): € 12.60 (discount for children 6 - 15 years) Only cash payment possible!
  • Skip-the-Line Admission to Herrenchiemsee Castle (2024): Adults: € 11.00/children up to 17 years free
  • Skip-the-Line Admission Eagle’s Nest (2024 - bus ride incl. lift): Adults € 31.90 / children (6 to 14 years): € 16.50
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience an extraordinary day at the largest lake in Bavaria:

The 80 square kilometre Chiemsee, with its noteworthy historical, cultural, and picturesque sites, promises a myriad of unforgettable moments. Be excited about embarking on a delightfully educational and chiefly relaxing exploration tour with your proficient and amiable guide.

The most remarkable of all is the grandest and costliest castle - Herrenchiemsee, built by the peculiar storybook King Ludwig II, and a quaint community of 300 residents on the minuscule Fraueninsel. Numerous insider tips await you both here and on the mainland, promising to make this outing - complemented by the journey in our fresh, high-end, and cosy Mercedes or VW Minivans - a truly unique pleasure.

Our distinctive proposition also includes the prospect of meshing the must-sees of Lake Chiemsee with a guided exploration in SALZBURG or a journey to the EAGLE’S NEST (an 11-hour extension).

  • Photo credit: Foto #3 (Schlafzimmer Herrenchiemsee) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (herrenchiemsee(dot)de)
Location
Maria Ramersdorf Kirche
Ramersdorfer Str. 6
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Many_paws72
Jul 7, 2024
Best driver and guide - Carl was wonderful. Not only did he keep us safe driving on the autobahn, but he made sure that we knew where to go. It was a long day but so enjoyable with his knowledge. Thank you, Carl!
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Lzclzhs
Jun 22, 2024
Great Tour - Nice cruise to the island, and the palace was very nice. Took the horse drawn cart to the palace, and had a very nice lunch.
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Richard_j
May 26, 2023
Great day! - Stephen was a fabulous guide for our private trip to Ludwig II third palace and Salzburg. In spite of occasional showers, he got us to the correct ferries and on the next English tour. We had a lovely lunch stop at charming neighboring island. Then, special stops at Sound of Music locations and a walking tour of old town Salzburg - with plenty of history along the way! It was a great day thanks to Stephen! Highly recommend any tour with him!
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174shellyf
Apr 7, 2023
Private tours rock!! - Thomas was our guide and we enjoyed him and the tour so much! The private tour was so relaxing and we learned so much!! Thomas went out of his way to make sure we had what we needed and were comfortable. We would HIGHLY recommend the private tour!!
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Erika_t
Sep 18, 2022
Fantastic tour - Stephen was fantastic. Even after the tour he took around to important sites in munich. We got to see surfers in munich!
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