Island-hopping tour and a spectacular royal palace on  a lake.

A train and boat trip to Herrenchiemsee, the stunning palace on an island on Chiemsee lake. Inspired by the Palace of Versailles near Paris, it was built in the 19th century by "mad" King Ludwig II in a picture perfect setting of lakes and mountains. Known as "the Bavarian Sea", Chiemsee is the largest of many lakes near Munich. The guide will take you on a boat trip to two islands: the Herreninsel (location of the palace) and the smaller Fraueninsel, with its lovely Benedictine Convent whose origins stretch back 1300 years.

In some respects, as with its vast Hall of Mirrors, Herrenchiemsee actually surpasses Versailles. With its elegant gardens and walkways and its luscious interiors of gold, glass and porcelain, it is a visually overwhelming monument to opulence, and also reflects the eccentric and troubled personality of Ludwig: such as the celebrated elevated dining table which could be raised and lowered through the floor to the kitchens below so that the reclusive king did not have to see his servants.

Additional Information

Duration: approx. 9,5 hours

Departure Times:

15th May - 30th September: Wednesdays, Sundays at 9:10 am

Price:

Adults: 41EUR

Children (7-14 years old): 20,5EUR

9EU palace entrance fee for everyone over 18 years old (optional). Includes  the Bavarian State Exhibition of King Ludwig II. (2011 only).

Please note :

The times given are departure times. Please be here approx 15-30 mins prior to the given departure time

Transport on the 1 hour train journey and back again. All costs included in price.

The guide will give you a tour and tell you the story, and give you the option of touring the interior of the castle and seeing the special exhibition on Ludwig. You'll also have free time to explore the islands. The complete day trip is one of the most unique and beautiful tourist experiences you can have in Germany.

Things To Bring

Printed Voucher

Inclusions

- Guided tour of both islands
- Train tickets (1 hour journey there and back)
- Old fashioned "lake train" and 2 boat trips

Exclusions

- 9EU palace entrance fee for everyone over 18 years old (optional). Includes the Bavarian State Exhibition of King Ludwig II. (2011 only).

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations more then a week in advance only administration costs of 15%
Cancellation between a week and 48 hours prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date : 100% of the total amount
No show: no restitution

Departs

Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:10 am from 15th of May till the 30th of September

Pickup/Departure

Radius Tours Office, in Munich Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof), just across from platforms 32-34. The times given are departure times. Please be here approx 15-30 min prior to the given departure time.

Drop-Off

Same as departure.

Additional Locations

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