Spring: Season Openings at Chiemsee and in the Mountains

Chiemsee Boat Trips and Island Visits

In the upcoming season, Chiemsee boat trips will once again offer regular connections to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. Visitors can combine a round trip with island stays and visit the palace on Herreninsel as well as explore the monastery, gardens, and lakeside paths on Fraueninsel.

For a relaxed day trip from Traunstein, an early start is recommended to avoid waiting times at popular piers. Information on timetables, combination tickets, and possible special trips will be published before the season starts.

Kampenwand and Hochfelln: Cable Cars and Panoramic Hikes

With the start of spring operations, the cable cars at Kampenwand and Hochfelln will once again make panoramic days possible. Circular trails near the mountain stations as well as family-friendly viewpoints are ideal for half-day tours that can be combined with a stop at a mountain hut.

Planned spring openings will be announced in good time; for busy weekends, purchasing online tickets and arriving early in the morning is recommended.

Summer: Swimming, Cycling, and Family Experiences

Chiemsee Cycle Path and Beaches

For summer, full-day trips along the Chiemsee cycle path are planned. The flat, scenic loop offers numerous swimming stops and viewpoints. Popular beaches – such as in Übersee and Chieming – will once again provide swimming and family areas with infrastructure during the bathing season.

Those planning a midsummer day will benefit from shady and swimming breaks; rental offers such as SUP boards are again planned at several lakeside locations.

Waginger See: Warm Swimming Bays

Waginger See will once again score as a swimming lake with shallow entries and sunbathing lawns during the warm season. Family-friendly beaches and play areas allow for a complete day of swimming with optional boat rentals or short lakeside walks.

Family Parks: Ruhpolding, Marquartstein, Triassic Park

The regional family destinations are planning continuous daily operations again in the summer season:

• Ruhpolding Amusement Park: Rides in the mountain forest, nature-based play zones.
• Fairy Tale Adventure Park Marquartstein: Adventure playgrounds, summer toboggan run, shady relaxation areas.
• Triassic Park on the Steinplatte: Outdoor stations about dinosaurs and earth history with a mountain backdrop.

Information on age and height recommendations, possible online admission, and daily capacities will be published before the season starts.

Autumn: Views, Easy Tours, and Quiet Shores

With cooler temperatures, Kampenwand and Hochfelln continue to offer scenic trails near the mountain stations. At Chiemsee and Waginger See, a mix of short lakeside walks, café breaks, and quiet beach sections is ideal for experiencing late summer and autumnal light moods.

Guided themed boat trips on the lake and extended weekend operations of individual facilities are usually possible; the specific autumn programs will be announced in advance.

Nature Experience and Gorges: Safe on the Go

For upcoming excursion days, gorge and ravine trails are once again in high demand. Popular destinations such as the Wimbachklamm in Berchtesgadener Land and the Smuggler's Trail towards Klobenstein will likely be operated with seasonal access and, if necessary, daily quotas.

• Start early and avoid weekend peaks.
• Check weather and water conditions in advance; after heavy rain, access may be restricted.
• Plan for non-slip shoes and a light rain layer.

City & Culture: Day Trips by Train and Bus

For culture-oriented day trips, attractive train connections to Salzburg, Rosenheim, and Munich will be offered again. On Herreninsel, Herrenchiemsee Palace remains a key destination for guided tours, while Fraueninsel with its monastery complex invites you to a peaceful island walk.

Those seeking urban flair can combine city strolls with museum and café breaks. Advance tickets and time slot bookings will once again be useful – especially during holiday periods.

Planning, Reservations, and Sustainable Travel

• Tickets: For cable cars, island visits, and family parks, online tickets or time slots are often offered and speed up entry.
• Public Transport: Seasonal additional services and combination tickets (train/bus + admission/ride) are usually announced before the season starts.
• Equipment: For easy leisure and family outings, sturdy shoes, sun/rain protection, and enough water are sufficient.
• Sustainability: Those who travel by train/bus or combine bike & boat relieve traffic hubs and save parking costs.

Sources & Further Information

1. Chiemsee Boat Trips (official) — Timetables, fares, special trips (accessed 2025-12-24)
2. Bavarian Palace Administration – Herrenchiemsee — Palace info, tours, notes (accessed 2025-12-24)
3. Kampenwand Cable Car (official) — Operating times, tickets, trails (accessed 2025-12-24)
4. Hochfelln Cable Cars (official) — Operation, tickets, panoramic trails (accessed 2025-12-24)
5. Waginger See (Tourism) — Beaches, leisure, service (accessed 2025-12-24)
6. Ruhpolding Amusement Park — Season, attractions, tickets (accessed 2025-12-24)
7. Fairy Tale Adventure Park Marquartstein — Opening, offers, toboggan run (accessed 2025-12-24)
8. Triassic Park Waidring — Season info, stations, arrival (accessed 2025-12-24)
9. Berchtesgaden National Park — Trails, safety, Wimbachklamm info (accessed 2025-12-24)
10. Smuggler's Trail towards Klobenstein (Achental) — Routes, notes (accessed 2025-12-24)