Chiemsee, Germany

The castle on the Men’s Island is one of the biggest tourist attractions in upper Bavaria. In 1873 Ludwig II acquired the island and erected a pompous castle modelled after Versailles. He revered the French Sun-King and created with this castle, a monument to absolute monarchy. It serves less as living quarters, and more as a symbolic spreading of his fame. After his death in 1885 the building was left unfinished.

Frauenchiemsee (Women's Island)

The Women's Island is a frequently-visited jewelpiece in our Chiemsee. Just have a walk around the island and visit the picturesque fisher village. The Island looks back on a long history:
Torhalle Frauenchiemsee (Frauenchiemsee Gatehouse) with frescos stemming from the late Carolingian period (around 860); Michael’s chapel with exhibits, arts and crafts from the Carolingian period (originals and replicas), vicar’s house with seasonal painting exhibitions, various Chiemsee artists.