Chiemsee

Lake Prien a. Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany

What to expect

The Chiemsee, also known as the 'Bayerische Meer', is a beautiful lake in Bavaria, Germany. It is the largest lake in Bavaria and the third-largest in Germany, offering stunning views of the surrounding Alps. The lake has a maximum depth of 73 meters and is approximately 64 kilometers in circumference. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as cycling or walking around the lake, taking a boat tour, or visiting the nearby islands of Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee. The islands have a unique charm, with a mix of culture, religion, and tradition. The Herrenchiemsee island is home to the famous Schloss Herrenchiemsee, a palace built by King Ludwig II, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Frauenchiemsee island is a picturesque and tranquil spot, popular with pilgrims, artists, and tourists alike. The surrounding area is also a protected landscape, with many nature observation towers and guided tours available to spot rare plants and animals

Plan your family visit to the Chiemsee with these blog insights 👇

Chiemsee with children: Excursion tips for families around the Bavarian Sea

This family's experience:

Activities: We went Radeln, Wandern, Schifffahren, Segeln, Schloss besichtigen, Baden, Baden and again Baden. We did a Chiemsee-Light-Tour by bike. We took a boat tour to Herrenchiemsee and Fraueninsel. We also did a Große Chiemseetour

Highlights: We enjoyed Radeln, Wandern, Schifffahren, Segeln, Schloss besichtigen, Baden, Baden and again Baden! The landscape along the lake was beautiful. The Große Chiemseetour gave us a great feeling of being at sea ✨

Cast off for the first time! Introductory sailing course with children in Prien am Chiemsee

This family's experience:

Activities: We cycled along the Chiemsee. The author mentions that one can cycle with children along the shore. We combined this with a boat trip

Highlights: Cycling along the lake on car-free paths, as the author mentions. The boat trip was also enjoyable ✨

Farm romance in Bavaria as a family - Chiemsee, Salzburg and Königssee

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Chiemsee. The water was cold but the kids didn't mind. They paddled, collected stones and water plants to make an aquarium. In the evening we had a "hearty Bavarian inn" with Schweinshaxen

Highlights: The kids loved paddling in the lake and creating their little aquariums. The food was really nice as well. We enjoyed the warmth and having a great evening there ✨