Must-see attractions in Chiemsee

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    Schloss Herrenchiemsee

    An island just 1.5km across the Chiemsee from Prien, Herreninsel is home to Ludwig II’s Versailles-inspired castle. Begun in 1878, it was never intended…

  • Fraueninsel

    A third of this tiny island is occupied by Frauenwörth Abbey, founded in the late 8th century, making it one of the oldest abbeys in Bavaria. The 10th…

  • Frauenwörth Abbey

    Founded in the late 8th century, this is one of the oldest abbeys in Bavaria. The 45-minute tours are in German only.

  • Torhalle

    The austerely romanesque Carolingian Torhalle built in AD 860 houses medieval objets d'art, sculpture and changing exhibitions of regional paintings from…