Munich

Day Trip: Schloss Herrenchiemsee

Herrenchiemsee 7, 83209 Chiemsee, Germany

49 (0) 80-51-68-870

Those turned off by the crowds of Schloss Neuschwanstein and without the time to embark on the Romantic Route with its many castles, can take the one-hour drive to this chateaux right on Lake Chiemsee. Built as a German answer to Versailles, it is famous for its sprawling formal gardens and such decorative details as a massive chandelier made of Meissen porcelain, a hall of mirrors and opulent interiors.

Driving time to Munich:

1 hour

Written by Simone Girner

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