Herrenchiemsee

To make a day of it

Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee stands in Chiemsee (Landkreis Rosenheim), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 19th century. Adult admission costs 14 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

The Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee stands on the Herreninsel, an island in the Chiemsee lake in Bavaria. King Ludwig II had it built from 1878 onward as a tribute to Versailles, which he had long admired but only managed to visit in 1874. Left unfinished at the king's death in 1886, the palace still displays a grand staircase, a state bedroom and a large hall of mirrors modeled on the French original. Only a portion of the rooms was ever completed and furnished, the rest remaining at the design stage.

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What to know

• The palace stands on an island in the Chiemsee lake, reachable only by boat, followed by a walk or carriage ride to the building.
• The interior tour covers the completed 19th-century rooms, as part of the palace was never finished.
• The site is located at Chiemsee, in the Landkreis Rosenheim, in Bavaria.
• The palace is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
• Allow extra time for the boat crossing in addition to the visit itself.

Practical information

Visit duration

40 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

Not verified

Where this château is

Chiemsee · Landkreis Rosenheim · Bayern

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Address

Chiemsee, Landkreis Rosenheim

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

Period of construction

19th century

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Frequently asked

Herrenchiemsee: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €14. Child: free. Reduced: €13. Free for: children and young people up to and including their 18th birthday.

Is the Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee fully completed?

No, only part of the rooms were finished before King Ludwig II's death in 1886, and the remaining interior work was never carried out.

How do you get to Herrenchiemsee palace?

The palace stands on an island in the Chiemsee lake and can only be reached by boat, followed by a walk or a carriage ride.

What inspired the design of this palace?

King Ludwig II modeled it directly on the Palace of Versailles, which he had admired since his youth.

When was the palace built?

Construction began in 1878 and stopped after the king's death in 1886.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q118618
• Official website

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