Prien a.Chiemsee: Water, Art and Eichental

Prien a.Chiemsee offers a variety of ways to enjoy a stay: the water and sauna world on Lake Chiemsee, nature experiences in Eichental, historic buildings and art. If you are looking for a hotel in Prien a.Chiemsee, these highlights may help guide your choice. Some activities can be experienced as guided tours; others offer an opportunity to learn more about local and art history.

Water World on the Lake Chiemsee Promenade

The PRIENAVERA Erlebnisbad is located right on the promenade along Lake Chiemsee. Its water and sauna world offers unobstructed views of Herrenchiemsee Palace. This makes the Erlebnisbad a specific place to visit for anyone who wants to include water and sauna facilities in their stay alongside excursions.

Eichental: Nature Trails, Kneipp and Guided Tours

Eichental in Prien am Chiemsee is located right by the river and is a popular local recreation area. Its features include nature trails and a Kneipp pool. This means visitors can enjoy nature walks as well as Kneipp facilities. Those who prefer to join a guided tour can consider the “Fruit & Wine” tasting tour: It begins with a visit to the old Prien fruit distillery and then continues for a stretch along the Fruit and Culture Trail through Eichental. At the end, there is a small glass to sample.

Two guided bike tours also offer different experiences. “Bike and Kneipp” takes place in May and June. The route starts in Prien, follows secondary roads and forest tracks via Aschau and Bernau, and returns to Prien; along the way, participants try five different Kneipp pools. Another guided tour runs from Prien along secondary roads to the Seiserhof. It covers 25 kilometers and is scheduled to take three hours. This distance and duration provide a specific point of reference for planning the tour.

Local History Museum and Art History

The Prien Local History Museum is located right on the market square. It is housed in a former craftsman’s house, known as Beim Mayerpaul, and contains an important collection on the region’s history, art history and folk culture. The building itself and the collection’s themes offer different focal points: one concerns the former craftsman’s house, while the other explores the region’s history and culture.

The affiliated Historical Gallery of Chiemsee Painters displays works by Maximilian Haushofer, Karl Raupp, Josef Wopfner, Hiasl Maier-Erding and Rudolf Sieck. It presents the emergence of the Chiemsee artists’ colony. Since the mid-19th century, this has held an important place among Europe’s artists’ colonies. Art lovers will find not only the individual artists’ names here, but also a historical context for the development of this artists’ colony.

KronastHaus: Craftsmanship and Collection

KronastHaus dates back to 1598 and took on its present form in 1784. Its façade paintings are a striking feature, and its history is shaped by the cabinetmaking trade. The house also displays an extensive art collection, with a focus on works by Hugo Kauffmann as well as selected works by notable Chiemsee painters. Architecture, the history of craftsmanship and the art collection come together here, while remaining distinct aspects of the house.

Culinary Stops

The culinary tour through Prien am Chiemsee visits food-related stops and includes local specialties from direct marketers in Prien. It offers another way to experience the town, alongside its nature and cultural attractions.

Discover more destinations: Nußdorf Am Inn, Riedering, Kiefersfelden, Brannenburg, Chiemsee, Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, Bad Feilnbach, Aschau Im Chiemgau.

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