The most rare thing is that Chiemsee not only has stunning lake and mountain scenery, but also the "sister" of Neuschwanstein Castle - Herrenchiemsee Palace (Schloss Herrenchiemsee). Here, you will linger in another dreamland of Ludwig II.
The correct way to open Chiemsee is to first take a train to the town of Prien (Prien am Chiemsee). This small station is located on the main railway line from Munich, Germany to Salzburg, Austria. Most Trains traveling between the two cities stop at this station.
After getting off the train, passing through the tunnel, we arrived at the Chiemsee narrow-gauge station (Bahnhof Chiemsee-Bahn Prien). The small green train carriage will instantly transport people into time. The tunnel travels back to 1877 when the railway was first built.
Along the way, you can feel the poetic and picturesque charm of this small town, which is like spring all year round, amid the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers. The old train carries tourists from all over the world to the shore of Lake Chiemsee. This 1.8 kilometer long The narrow-gauge railway, truly slow-paced, appropriately displays the customs and customs of Bavaria.
The time of the small train is well connected with the cruise ship. After getting off the train, you can walk two steps to the cruise ship terminal. The staff in uniforms greet tourists with a smile. Less than five minutes after boarding, the ferry set sail with a crisp whistle.
Along the way, you can see dots of white sails dotting the mountains in the distance, as well as strong men rowing kayaks with bare hands showing their muscles, water birds flying around leisurely, and the entire lake is filled with laughter. Until you dock at the pier, you will feel that this 20 minute journey is too short.
Sailing boat on Lake Chiemsee
This romantic island has a special attraction for tourists: after getting off the Chiemsee narrow gauge, take a boat to the island, then walk like a classical European nobleman or take a carriage through the beautiful and gorgeous fountain park, and finally Arrive at this gorgeous castle.
King Louis XIV of France was synonymous with European luxury, extravagance and splendor in the 17 century. His Palace of Versailles was the model for many subsequent European noble palaces. The most ardent admirer of this all-powerful king was none other than the fairy tale King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Inspired by the French Sun King Louis XIV, in 1873, when Ludwig II bought the quiet and peaceful Herren Island (Herreninsel) in Lake Chiemsee At that time, he planned to build his own castle in the air here - an ideal place for a real palace of humor and a retreat for the melancholy king to live in isolation.
Beginning in 1878, the Hellenchiemsee Palace began to be constructed. It was Ludwig II's long-planned "New Versailles Plan" - one of three fairy tale palaces to be built in Bavaria. The two are Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle (Schloß Linderhof).
However, the Bavarian king did not want to simply copy the luxurious palace of Louis XIV of France, he hoped to surpass it. The interior decoration of the palace adopts the luxurious French Rococo style, with extremely luxurious decoration, inlaid floors, carved wall panels, marble panels, wall-to-wall murals and ceiling paintings, luxurious and dazzling chandeliers, elegant and unique furniture, exquisite The quantity and quality of the porcelain is unique.
The most dazzling part of this splendid building is the Hall of Mirrors, which is more than 98 meters long. Although it is modeled after the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, it has actually surpassed the extravagance of the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. . Wall mirrors, ceilings covered with murals, gilded plaster, 44 standing table lamps and 33 chandeliers with a faint light, it is these elements that make up this world to the grandest hall.
The King's Restaurant in the Herrenchiemsee Palace, like the Linderhof Palace, is equipped with an "automatic serving magic table (Tischlein-deck-dich)" - a mechanically controlled lifting device that can meet The solitary king ate alone without the need for servants to serve him.
Alternatively, you can take a short trip to the Frauenkirche, where the Benedictine monastery of Frauenkirche invites you to take a stroll. Or visit the artist museum of Exter (Exter) He was one of the founders of the Munich Secession and lived in Überze on Lake Chiemsee (Übersee) .
Helenchiemsee PalaceGerman name: Schloss HerrenchiemseeHerreninsel (Herreninsel), literally translated as Men's Island, located in Chiemsee, is far opposite Fraueninsel (Women's Island) in Chiemsee.With a surface area of nearly 80 square kilometers, Chiemsee is the third largest freshwater lake in Germany.
About 70 kilometers from Salzburg, Austria
About 80 kilometers from King's Lake
About 90 kilometers from Munich
Location of Chiemsee:
△The light yellow part in the picture is Germany
Traffic Guide
The Helen Chiemsee Palace is located on the Hermann's Island in Chiemsee and is only accessible by ferry.
Prien am Chiemsee has a Deutsche Bahn train station and a ferry crossing for the Chiemsee Ferry Company.
The A8 motorway is close to Chiemsee.
Self-driving cars can park on land in Prien/Stock, Gstadt, Seebruck, Chieming, Übersee/Feldwies and Bernau/Felden, and take the ferry of the Chiemsee Ferry Company to the island.
Links
Helenchiemsee Palace Schloss HerrnschiemseeAddress: Herrenchiemsee, 83209 HerrenchiemseeTourism hotline: 0049-8051-68870Chiemsee Ferry CompanyChiemsee Schifffahrt Address: Seestraße 108, 83209 Prien am Chiemsee
