Frauenwörth Abbey

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The Frauenwörth Abbey with its jetty in autumn on the Chiemsee, Germany.

Founded in the late 8th century, Frauenwörth (frauenwoerth.de; tours per person €6) is one of the oldest abbeys in Bavaria. It occupies one-third of Fraueninsel, an island northeast of Herreninsel. The 45-minute tours are in German only.

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