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9 hours 30 minutes
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Visit one of Germany’s loveliest royal attractions on a full-day rail trip to Herrenchiemsee Palace. Explore the islands of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel in Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, and experience the magnificent allure of the palace grounds.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Munich Central Station
Starting Location of the tour. Please check in with our staff.
Chiemsee
Visit of the famous Lake Chiemsee, the largest lake in Bavaria.
Return train transfer
Fully guided tour tour of Herrenchiemsee Palace and surroundings
Guide
Gratuities
Herrenchiemsee Palace entrance fees ( 10 euros/adult )
Boat rides on Lake Chiemsee (approx. 17.00 euros/adult, 7.00 euros/child)
Schloss Herrenchiemsee
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ksmom22boys,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Radius was a great company to work with. We accidentally booked a tour that we were already going on with the group we are here with. They were great to let us exchange it for another tour. Leon was our tour guide and he was a hoot. We had so much fun with him. I would definitely recommend both Radius and Leon.
chesney1971,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Only 4 of us on the tour, not sure how the smaller amount of people will work but we had a great day Our guide Leon was fantastic, told us the history as we were on the train towards the lake etc. We have done all of the tours that Radius offer & have enjoyed every one. I highly recommend the company, everyone is so friendly & helpful; extremely knowledgeable & enthusiastic
jamessL8180KV,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour, excellent tour guide. Highly recommend Thomas.
Tanya L,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
Be prepared for the weather and bring bottled water with you. Our grudge recommended grabbing water and snacks before leaving, he was right and so glad we did. Our guide, Adrian, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He took great care of our group and getting us from place to place.
Petuchigo,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
What it would have been if King Ludwig's project had been completed. Even so it is of extreme beauty and is a must if you have already visited the other castles of Bavaria. Everything is even more amplified when you think that it is located on an island of Lake Chiemsee and the means of transport of those times are not those of today. I recommend the trip

Jose U,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent walk, very nice scenery, congratulate the guide Stephanie, friendly and attentive always. 100% recommended
Roy D,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a terrific tour experience at Herrenchiemsee Palace with Stephanie. I recommend seeing Herrenchiemsee as it is a magnificent palace modeled after Versailles set on a private island in a lake (reached by vintage steam train and scenic boat ride). As this palace is the last of Prince Ludwig’s projects, this tour nicely complements a tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Palaces. Our guide, Stephanie, is very knowledgeable about the history of the House of Wittelsbach, Prince Ludwig as well as the architectural details of Ludwig’s castles which gave me an appreciation of details that I would have missed without her thoughtful commentary. Stephanie is also very positive, upbeat and outgoing as she engaged all of us in her group in conversation which familiarized us with each other. When we became discouraged and disinterested in continuing the tour because of heavy rain, she motivated us all to press forward which rewarded us with a lovely scenic walk around the woman’s island, Fraueninsel, and a lunch where we all tried Kaiserschmarrn pancake with apple sauce at Klosterwirt Chiemsee. I highly recommend this tour with Stephanie as she is an outstanding tour guide..
cormacr934,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I booked this trip to Herrenchiemsee castle with radius tours. I was met by my guide Thomas. He was friendly and attentive to the group, and had a lot of knowledge of the area we were visiting. I would book this tour with radius tours, since to get to the castle, you have to take a two trains and a boat, and the hassle of organising the trip independently is removed. I would recommend visiting the castle, as the rooms inside the castle are beautifully decorated, and there is a lot of intricate detail to admire in each room. The gardens surrounding the castle are stunning. This castle is in a lake, and for lunch, we were brought to another island in the lake, which was interesting to see. Having a guide on this trip is useful, since a boat is used for transport, and there are many stops, which can cause confusion. I would recommend this trip as a worthwhile day trip from Munich.
annavW2281XK,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went with a family on a day long excursion, although it was a long trip our guide Stephanie made all possible to make it comfortable. Stephanie gave interesting information about islands and the castle, was very helpful in organizational questions and just very nice person to talk with:) we had a great time, I recommend this excursion and our guide!

VeronicaB2128,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had never done a tour using rail before but the area is so remote there are not a lot of options if you are not driving. Amazing. Well organised. Lots of options. It is a long day but we’ll worth it




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