3 Best Hotels in Chiemsee, The Bavarian Alps

The renowned Michelin-star chef Heinz Winker started his own restaurant in 1989, and before long he had added this hotel, which created a gourmet dining experience that is a destination in itself. The hotel is done up in a uniquely Biedermeier aesthetic, with comfortable bedrooms and a cozy wellness area. Winkler sadly passed away in 2022, but the gourmet restaurant—now jointly helmed by chefs Stefan Barnhusen and Daniel Pape—continues to be the beating heart of the hotel, and was awarded its own Michelin star in 2024. The hotel is in Aschau, at the foot of the mountains near the Karwendelbahn gondola, a 15-minute drive from Prien.

In the hills above the north shore of Chiemsee, this horse farm and hotel has become one of the area's most venerated addresses. Families arrive with horses and dogs in tow and may stay for a week or even two to take in the phenomenal lake views, four restaurants, superior spa area, and wonderful amenities, which include a jumping ring, polo grounds, 9-hole golf course, and private bathing cabin on the lake.

A renovated abbey directly on Lake Seeon—just a quick drive to the boat dock on Seebruck on Chiemsee, or 20 minutes to the boat docks at Prien—provides a unique, quiet atmosphere that is also child-friendly. Near hiking and biking trails, the abbey organizes concerts and art events in an otherwise sleepy but beautiful area.