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...on a beautiful island on Chiemsee

The Crazy Fairy-Tale King Ludwig II. built this copy of Versailles from 1878 - 1885 until he ran out of fonds and had to stop the constructions.

This is a magnificent Baroque Palace inspired by the French sun king.

For the exterior is an astonishing copy of Versailles. Apart from the palace interior, there is also the King Ludwig II Museum in one of the wings, which houses personal items of Ludwig's, as well as the plans for his buildings, both built and unfinished.

The grounds are magnificent as well, and being on an island, it is in an enchanting setting.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:incredible palace
  • Cons:expensive to go inside
  • In a nutshell:Ludwig II.'s Bavarian copy of Versailles on an island in Chiemsee
  • Last visit to Schloß Herrenchiemsee: Mar 2003
  • Intro Updated Apr 16, 2003
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  • tessy's Profile Photo
    Oct 2, 2005 at 2:24 PM

    Taking a sunbath, great pic, this one!

  • Roeffie's Profile Photo
    Oct 7, 2004 at 3:25 AM

    You've been a bad boy! Taking pictures inside was prohibited! Naughty! Naughty! LOL!

  • JetlagCity's Profile Photo
    Jul 31, 2004 at 8:47 AM

    I had no idea there was a copy of Versailles here! It would be great to spend a leisurely day just wandering around the grounds!

  • ahoerner's Profile Photo
    Jun 10, 2004 at 3:26 AM

    Nice pictures... unfortunately I went there just once. But the place and the palace is one of the most beautiful in Germany. Bye, Alex

  • herzog63's Profile Photo
    Feb 8, 2004 at 9:50 AM

    Amazing palace!! That staircase must be so cool to see! Wonderful page!

  • ExGuyParis's Profile Photo
    Feb 1, 2004 at 10:23 AM

    Amazing... I never knew there was a Versailles II !

  • Jan 6, 2004 at 1:38 PM

    Is that person on the statue you, like Pal_verde states, or is that someone else?

  • truus_s's Profile Photo
    Dec 10, 2003 at 4:40 AM

    WOW..Great photos..i must one day see this..I was in juli in Versailles..Thanks

  • pili's Profile Photo
    Dec 7, 2003 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful page! I visited the palace two month ago. I agree with you, the staircase is the best part. Thanks for sharing.-

  • globetrott's Profile Photo
    Oct 21, 2003 at 3:53 PM

    Great pics ! It is a pity I was not able to see the castle inside !

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