"CHIEMSEE LAKE" Chiemsee by Hosell

Chiemsee Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 31 photos

LAKE'S VIEW

Chiemsee Lake is the largest lake in Bavaria region and also in rest of Germany.It is located in south of the country and close to the border with Switzerland and France.

This Lake is also called the Bavarian Sea,for its big dimensions,it is 80 squared Km,and a maximum deep of 74 m.

There are thee smalls islands inside the lake that can be visited :

Fraunchiemsee,with a small monastery and a museum.

Krauntisel,in the midle of the lake.

Herremchiemse, the largest one and where you can see the beautiful royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee,built by Ludwing II of Bavaria also know by the "Mad King".

I just been on last one ,I booked a nice excursion to see that island and also the Royal Palace,during my guided tour in some places in Austria,Germany and Switzerland.

Herrenchiemsee Royal Palace

This is one picture taken in this beautiuful palace.The only option to go to this island is taking a ship at Priem,but if you are travelling by the area don't miss a visit to this impressive Royal Palace.It has also some beautiful baroque gardens and fountains.

This is a picture taken on the palace,if you want to know a little bit more about it,take a look to my Schloss Herrenchiemsee page.

Last visit to Chiemsee: Sep 2004
Intro Written Nov 9, 2004
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Maryimelda Apr 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM

How I would love to see this lake, Manuel. Thank you for sharing. Kate
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Arenas Jan 14, 2005 at 4:47 AM

Bonitas fotos!
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globetrott Nov 8, 2004 at 3:32 PM

an interesting page & great pics, Manuel ! Schloss Herrenchiemsee is a Must !
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Henkster Nov 5, 2004 at 2:40 AM

Great page, this is such an amazing palace on an island in Bavarias biggest lake, a real must see!
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traveldave Nov 3, 2004 at 4:09 PM

You're right, the castle does look like the palace at Versailles. It's amazing that such a big castle was built on an island in the lake--it must have been difficult to get the building supplies there.
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JetlagCity Oct 21, 2004 at 1:59 PM

I can never get enough of castles, we just don't have stuff like this in the U.S.!