Chiemsee

The terrain around Chiemsee is defined by the broad waters and islands of Lake Chiemsee, which have shaped settlement patterns and an economy tied to ferries, hospitality and recreation. This small Bavarian municipality includes Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, two of the lake’s best-known islands, set in the Alpine foreland. On Herreninsel, King Ludwig II began Herrenchiemsee Palace in 1878 as a tribute to Versailles; the vast project remained unfinished after his death. Boats connect the islands with lakeside towns, making the waterway central to daily movement as well as travel. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Chiemsee and Bavaria.

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