Chiemsee

Travel through the picturesque foothills of the Bavarian Alps on this day trip from Munich to Salzburg. Admire alpine wonders along the way and have free time to explore Salzburg at your own pace.  Hop aboard a comfortable and climate controlled bus at a centrally-located meeting point in Munich. Relax on the drive and spy the enchanting Chiemsee, also called the "Bavarian Sea," as it is the largest lake in Bavaria. Arrive in Salzburg, the city of Mozart and have around 2.5 hours to see the city's impressive buildings, take in the vistas, and wander through the Baroque Old Town. Have time to take in sights like the Hohensalzburg fortress and the birthplace of Mozart.  Spend your free time checking out the cathedral, Hellbrunn Palace, and the fountains. Take a stroll through the Old Town to uncover boutique shops and eateries offering culinary delicacies. Get back on the bus and, in the summer (from April until October), travel thorughthe Salzkammergut to the Wolfgangsee. Purchase a boat ride to St. Wolfgang, the Hotel zum Weißen Rössl, and see the pilgrimage church.  Drive by the Mondsee, a location for the film "The Trapp Family." In the winter (from October to April), instead of the visit to St. Wolfgang you'll get to enjoy more time in Salzburg. During December enjoy the colors and aromas of Christkindlmarket Christmas market. Return to your meeting point in Munich by bus at the end of your tour.

Spend a lovely day out on a boat exploring the beautiful Chiemsee and its two picturesque islands, the Herreninsel and the Fraueninsel. Known as “the Bavarian Ocean,” Chiemsee is the largest fresh-water lake near Munich. Herreninsel boasts wonderful Herrenchiemsee, a palace built by King Ludwig II in 1878 in the image of Versailles in France. In some respects, however, Herrenchiemsee actually surpasses Versailes – its Hall of Mirrors is a famous example. With its elegant gardens and walkways and the beautiful interiors of gold, glass, and porcelain, the palace is a visually stunning monument to opulence. King Ludwig's difficult personality is reflected in his famous elevated dining table, which was raised and lowered through the floor so the reclusive King did not have to see his servants. This tour gives you the full story of Chiemsee and its islands. You even get the option of touring the interior of the palace. This full day tour is one of the most unique and special touring experiences in Germany.

Herrenchiemsee was to be the crown jewel of all palaces built by the Bavarian fairytale king Ludwig II. An unfinished copy of the Palace of Versailles, it was the first project of the Moon King and also the last to start construction, after buying the island of Herreninsel for that purpose. Also, the post-war Constitution of Germany was drafted on this island in August 1948. Follow us to get to know all about the palace, how it surpasses Versailles in many things, Ludwig’s extravagant life and mysterious death and the part played by this island to Germany as we know it today.

Learn the versatile water sport of stand-up paddling (SUP) at the Schraml bathing area. Train every muscle in your body at a leisurely pace or quickly as a fitness workout, depending on your preference. Meet your guide at the Schraml bathing area and receive a high-quality board, paddle, leash, and life jacket. Listen to a short safety briefing including tips on paddling technique. Enjoy the freedom of stand-up paddling, which is fun for all fitness levels and all ages. Even “barrier-free” paddling is possible for physically impaired paddlers. The SUP sport is particularly easy on the joints and you train your balance and coordination while enjoying nature. If the weather does not permit paddling, you will be called in advance.

Use the CityTourCard Munich, Mountains and Lakes pass to get more out of your trip to the city, with free public transport and discounts at a variety of selected partners. Discover the beautiful nature around the city and the wide Bavarian region, like Chiemsee, Schliersee, and Tegernsee. Upon validation, you will have 24 or 48 hours; or 3, 4, 5, or 6 days to explore Munich and Bavaria with free, unlimited access to public transportation. Explore the city and its surroundings using the vast network of metro, trams, regional trains, and buses within the entire MVV network zone M-12. The CityTourCard Munich, Mountains and Lakes also allows you to visit some of Bavaria's most popular sights and attractions. Enjoy discounts at museums, exhibitions, theaters, shops, and top restaurants. Experience Bavaria's Oberland and discover the stunning beauty of the alpine foothills and serene lakes like Chiemsee and Tegernsee. Visit quaint towns in the Bavarian region, like Rosenhem, Bad Tölz, and Miesbach, all of which are a short journey from central Munich,

Right out of the imagination of the typical Bavarian town, Rosenheim has it all. Near to Lake Chiemsee, where King Ludwig II built his version of Versailles, known as Herrenchiemsee, it is also the scenery for the German TV series “Die Rosenheim Cops”. Once one of the most important satellite cities around Munich, its salines powered the region with the richness of the “white gold”. The Romans came here in 15 BC under the rule of Tiberius, founding the city and creating roads going east to west and north to south that all passed the city. The city lies also at the banks of the river Inn, another great water highway of the past. The name of this city is also shrouded in mystery. Supposedly, the Inn boatmen knew there were many beauties in this town, therefore calling it "home of the Rose", or Rosenheim. The Bavarian beauties still populate the area, in the landscape, buildings and its multicultural inhabitants who are proud to say that Rosenheim has a Mediterranean flair. Learn these and many more secrets, stories, and the thousand years of history that was set to stone in this gem of the Inn.

Enjoy a drive from Munich to the largest Bavarian Lake: the Chiemsee. On the way there will be plenty of short breaks for taking in the beautiful scenery. Take a boat ride to Herreninsel and learn of this breathtaking Island, on which stands a replica of the castle of Versaille. Enjoy a guided tour of this fantastic island dating back to the time of King Ludwig II, and take in the sights of the lakes surrounding it. After your tour there will be time to see the Augustian Monastery. Afterwards, you will continue by boat to the Fraueninsel. Here, there will be time to visit the Benedictine church. Finish the day with a gentle stroll around this stunning area, indulge in the area's fine foods, swim in the clear waters, or simply relax before we go back by boat.

Herrenchiemsee was to be the crown jewel of all palaces built by the Bavarian fairytale king Ludwig II. An unfinished copy of the Palace of Versailles, it was the first project of the Moon King and also the last to start construction, after buying the island of Herreninsel for that purpose. Also, the post-war Constitution of Germany was drafted on this island in August of 1948. Follow us for a fantastic train ride in the most scenic alpine route of Bavaria, and get to know all about the palace, how it surpasses Versailles in many things, Ludwig’s extravagant life and mysterious death and the part played by this island to Germany as we know it today.

Discover Munich and Upper Bavaria on a sightseeing flight over lakes, forests and famous sights. Admire the Alpine landscape with its many lakes and mountains. Your pilot will provide you with information about the sights you fly over via BOSE headphones. From Augsburg, you will fly via Dachau to the state capital of Munich with the architecturally brilliant Allianz Arena of FC Bayern Munich. Be enchanted by the beauty of Munich from a height of just 600 meters and discover the English Garden and the German Museum. Fly over Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche, as well as Nymphenburg Palace. Circle the futuristic BMW World and, of course, the Olympic Park with its 291-meter-high Olympic Tower at a slow pace. You will then fly to the Bavarian Sea, Lake Chiemsee. In the middle of Bavaria's largest lake and against the impressive backdrop of the Alps, Herrenchiemsee Castle and Fraueninsel await you. Then head towards the mountains and discover the Kampenwand and the Wilder Kaiser. In the following half hour, you can enjoy the grace of the mountains as you fly almost 150 kilometers along the Northern Alps. After the Inn Valley, pass the Wendelstein and discover idyllic lakes surrounded by impressive mountain scenery: first the circular Thiersee, then the picturesque Schliersee, the small Spitzingsee and the famous Tegernsee. Conclude your mountain tour with the beauty of the Ammergau Alpine landscape and the Plansee surrounded by mountains before the next highlight comes into view - the imposing fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein Castle at the foot of the mountains above the Forggensee. You then fly over the Murnauer Moos and the dark blue Staffelsee and Riegsee lakes to the colorful Osterseen lakes before flying over the Fünfseenland region with the popular Starnberger See lake.