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Chiemsee Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

freshwater lake in Bavaria, Germany

About Chiemsee

The municipality (Gemeinde) consists of the islands of Herrenchiemsee (Herreninsel), Frauenchiemsee and the uninhabited Krautinsel. The Chiemsee is under the protection of the international Ramsar Convention, which was founded to preserve ecologically important wetlands. Since 1954 the mudflats in the delta formed where the Tiroler Ache flows into the lake have been a protected retreat for many endangered species of waterfowl and wader.

Top Attractions in Chiemsee

Explore the best things to see and do in Chiemsee:

  • Augustinian Monastery (Old Palace)
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  • Frauenchiemsee monastery
  • Herrenchiemsee New Palace

Where to Eat in Chiemsee

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Café im Neuen Schloss
  • 🍴Zur Linde

Where to Stay in Chiemsee

  • 🏨Gästehaus des Klosters
  • 🏨Hotel-Restaurant Inselwirt
  • 🏨Inselhotel zur Linde
  • 🏨Schlosswirtschaft Herrenchiemsee

Chiemsee Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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