Highlights of lake Chiemsee

Utmost importance is attached to culture at lake Chiemsee. Year by year. The region offers a range of cultural diversity. Enjoy classic concerts in the great hall of mirrors at the royal castle Herrenchiemsee, exciting events at the Chiemsee lake stage or traditional costume and customs evenings.

Lake Chiemsee caters for all tastes.

Apart from diverse events, many different sights are part of the culture as well. The Chiemsee islands are one of the most famous highlights. A visit to the castle of King Ludwig II on the Men"s Island is a must for every Chiemsee visitor, and the picturesque fishermen"s village on the Women"s Island is an ideal place for a romantic stroll.

Castle Hohenaschau, the Celtic settlement Seebruck and the Automobile Museum in Amerang are among the highlights of the villages around lake Chiemsee. 

Seeon Monastery

Cultural and educational center of the district of Upper Bavaria, Tel. +49 8624 8970. 

Former Benedictine monastery (999-1803), thousand years of history, located on the idyllic peninsula in lake Seeon (ca. 10km north of lake Chiemsee), sightseeing of the parish church, gardens and showrooms, detailed guided tours (including Nikolaus chapel) upon request.

Conference center and cultural center with perennial music and theater events, exhibition and seminars. 

Click www.kloster-seeon.de for information and cultural program.

Further highlights of the Chiemsee region

Chiemsee islands
Information about the Chiemsee islands, Castle Herrenchiemsee and the Women"s Island.

Customs
Bavarian customs are very important at lake Chiemsee.

Galleries
Galleries and art houses at lake Chiemsee: Exter art house, city hall gallery and many more.