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The Top 16 Castles in the Chiemgau

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 16

beautiful castles to choose from in the Chiemgau. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Herrenchiemsee Palace

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On the Herreninsel you can visit the most famous attraction of the region all year round: Herrenchiemsee Castle. King Ludwig II had it built on the model of Versailles from …

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Wayside shrine on the Unternberg

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Great view and a cozy hut. The highest point is marked by a monument and those who do not want to go up can take the cable car.

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Old Palace (Former Augustinian Monastery) and Rose Garden, Herrenchiemsee

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"The present monastery buildings on Herrenchiemsee were built in the Baroque style, with four wings enclosing a large, almost rectangular courtyard with an idyllic rose garden." Here the constitutional convention …

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Niedernfels Castle

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The first mentions of a manor in Niedernfels can be found around the year 988.
The castle was built in 1568 by its new owner Augustin von Aham auf Valley …

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Stein an der Traun Cave Castle

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From mid-April to the end of October, there are guided tours every day except Monday - off to the kingdom of the legendary, cruel Heinz von Stein - a visit highly recommended, also an adventure for children ...

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Gessenberg Castle

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Gessenberg near Waging has been preserved as a completely intact castle building from the 16th century. However, a noble family, the von Gozenperc family, already existed in the 12th century. …

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Pertenstein Castle

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Located right on the tour: the tranquil Schlösschen on the Traun, with a small waterfall.

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Burghausen Castle and Forest Trails

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A wonderful tour directly along the Salzach on the German side. Back we went via Austria 🇦🇹 to Burghausen. But beware!!! The way back is not for soft-eggs, or turn …

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Pertenstein Castle and the Traun Bridge

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Schloss Pertenstein - a moated castle, idyllically situated on the banks of the Traun ...

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Stein Castle on the Traun

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Stein Castle is located in Stein an der Traun, a district of the town of Traunreut in the Traunstein district in Bavaria. It is considered the most important cave castle …

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The Top 16 Castles in the Chiemgau

Herrenchiemsee Palace

Wayside shrine on the Unternberg

Old Palace (Former Augustinian Monastery) and Rose Garden, Herrenchiemsee

Niedernfels Castle

Stein an der Traun Cave Castle

Gessenberg Castle

Pertenstein Castle

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