Spent summers growing up here. The lake is absolutely gorgeous in every way. Pristine, large, very…read morecool and refreshing. The surrounding area matches in perfection... farmland, forests, picturesque alps in the distance. Yes you can visit King Ludwig's castle. But there is so much more to do. You can bike along the Uferweg which travels around the entire lake. You can eat freshly caught fish at Ihm. You can visit the Fraueninsel which has wonderful places to eat and interesting shops for pottery and art. I also recommend renting your own boat and traveling around the lake on your own rather than taking the large ships over. I've had picnics on the water, sunbathed and swam from the boat. It doesn't get more beautiful than a sunny August day on the Chiemsee.

Had a quick stop at Lake Chiemsee after our tour of Salzburg. This freshwater lake is often called…read more"the Bavarian Sea." It is a popular recreation area. Lake Chiemsee was formed at the end of the last ice age about 10,000 years ago from a hollow carved out by a glacier (a Zungenbecken). The water is so cool and clear. A nice stop on a warm summer day in Bavaria.

Absolutely beautiful and definitely worth getting off at the Salet stop to see! After the boat ride…read moreon Königssee, we did the short walk from Salet over to Obersee. It was an easy little hike and the scenery was gorgeous. The lake surrounded by the mountains is incredibly peaceful and picturesque. You don't have to do a long hike to get beautiful views either, which makes this a great addition to the Königssee boat ride. Definitely recommend taking the boat all the way to Salet and making the walk over to Obersee. The views are worth it! Pet friendly: A great outdoor stop if you're traveling with a dog.

Breathtaking lake, even more beautiful than the Konigssee, if it's possible. I highly recommend the…read moreboat trip out to the Obersee. You'll need to allot time for a short hike around the area. I truly haven't been a part of scenery as spectacular as this little corner of Germany-Austria. The sun! The shining green lake! The mountains! Holy hell, if this place doesn't do it for you, I don't know what will. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and feel it. The spirituality of the alps. Unforested, unsettled and so pristine. If you're lucky you'll catch a glimpse of the Alpine cow. Amazing!