Discover Breitbrunn am Chiemsee

Breitbrunn am Chiemsee combines waterside experiences with a cultural history shaped by Roman finds and plans for Herrenchiemsee. The lido, lakeside paths and boating options offer a different focus from the churches, chapels and local traditions.

By the lake and on the go

The Breitbrunn/Stadl lido has a long jetty with a bathing platform and an accessible metal staircase leading into the lake. Individual facilities may change; check the details before your visit. The Chiemsee lakeside path passes right by the Breitbrunn lido. The Chiemsee circular route runs mostly right along the lake throughout the Breitbrunn lakeshore area. When choosing your route, you can therefore decide whether you prefer direct access to the lido or a route along the Breitbrunn shore.

Rowing boats, electric boats and sailboats can be rented in Mühlner Bay; sailboats can also be moored at the local marina. For a cycling tour, Stage 08 of the Mozart Cycle Route runs from Chieming am Chiemsee to Breitbrunn am Chiemsee. On foot, the easy cultural walk around Breitbrunn and Gstadt am Chiemsee is another option: the 7.2 km circular route starts at St. Johannes Church. Check the latest information before setting out, as trail conditions and details may change. The routes differ in scope: the 7.2 km cultural walk is a loop starting at St. Johannes, while the Mozart Cycle Route stage runs from Chieming to Breitbrunn, connecting the two towns.

You can also plan your journey using a specific connection: Bus route 9520 offers direct services to Breitbrunn from the Prien or Traunstein railway stations. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Landscape and local history

The municipality of Breitbrunn am Chiemsee stretches from the north shore of Lake Chiemsee to Langbürgner See and lies within the Eggstätt-Hemhofer Seenplatte nature reserve. Above Langbürgner See, the Stocker Chapel is considered a lovingly renovated gem that bears witness to deep popular piety.

Finds from a Roman villa are on display in the foyer of Breitbrunn town hall. The Neo-Baroque parish church of St. John the Baptist was built from stones originally intended for King Ludwig II’s Herrenchiemsee Palace. The Malerkapelle was also built in Breitbrunn in 1889. At Urfahrner Spitz, a memorial stone to King Ludwig II commemorates the king’s rowing-boat trips to Herreninsel. Together, these places and memorials offer different insights into Breitbrunn’s history.

Leonhardi processions are part of local tradition. Dates and arrangements vary, so it is worth checking the relevant details before visiting.

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Discover more destinations: Eggstätt, Neubeuern, Feldkirchen-Westerham, Schechen, Rohrdorf, Söchtenau, Gstadt Am Chiemsee, Halfing.

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