Herrenchiemsee by train
 

We'll be in Munich next week and I would like to take a day trip to Herrenchiemsee - probably on Saturday. We can take advantage of Happy Wkend ticket. It seems we can travel to Prien. Anyone know what the transport is from train station to get the boat to go to see the castle? How often does it run? Costs - for both boat and admission to castle? Anything else to see while there? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance1 NAncy

We spent a weekend there last year and loved it. There are frequent trains from Munich. The train station in Prien am Chiemsee is near the Eisenbahn (steam train) that transports people to the lake area and ferrys. Make sure you also take the boat to Fraueninsel-lovely-in addition to seeing the castle!! I don't remember costs, but they were not way out of line.

Thanks for the info. does the same ferry/boat take you to both places? Do they run fairly frequently? Thanks again.

Yes, when you purchase your ferry ticket, purchase the ticket to go to both locations. The times for pick-up and drop off are listed at the ticket locations. Plan for lunch or dinner on Fraueninsel. There are some lovely restaurants there and purchase some Klosterlikor and marzipan.

OOps-forgot to mention, that you want to find out what time the English tour for Herrenchiemsee is offered. I believe it was as noon. You should be able to find this on line also.

Thanks, again, Cammy. Looking forward to our trip next week. nancy

So Nancy, how was the trip to the Herrenchiemsee Castle? Was it worth it?<BR>I'll be in Munich for the Oktoberfest and I'm considering this day trip.<BR>What do you think?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Patricai

Herrenchiemsee is now open 9-18 (Oct 4-31 open 9.40-17, Nov-March 9.40-16). Guided tours of the interior 35 minutes. Admission 5.50 euros including Ludwig Museum, 6.50 including some other sights. Cafe K&ouml;nig Ludwig is open daily.<BR><BR>Trains to Prien am Chiemsee from M&uuml;nchen Hbf 7.41 (arrives 8.37, IR), 8.33 (9.33, RE), 9.37 (10.34, IC but no surcharge required), 10.33 (11.33, RE). Ordinary 2nd class ticket one way 12.40 euros. <BR><BR>Trains from Salzburg Hbf 7.23 (8.23, RE), 8.36 (9.18, IR), 9.33 (10.23, RE), 10.36 (11.18, IR). 9 euros.<BR><BR>Sch&ouml;nes Wochenende/Happy Weekend Ticket and the Bayern/Bavaria Ticket are valid for RE trains. <BR> <BR>From Prien, walk down to the harbor in about 20 minutes, or take the steam railway (8 minutes). A combi ticket for this Chiemseebahn and the boat costs 7.50 round-trip, boat only 5.50. Add a euro for Fraueninsel. Half price for children between 6 and 15.<BR><BR>The steam railway depart 9.40, 10.40, 11.40. The boat dep 9.50, 10.25, 11.00, 11.40, 12.20. The crossing to Herreninsel takes just 15 minutes. Walk for another 15 minutes to the palace.<BR><BR>www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de, click on Fahrplan/Preise, download the timetable (also English version). <BR> <BR>www.prien.de<BR> <BR>