Inzell: Swimming Lake, Cycling Routes and Living Traditions

Traditions and the history of Inzell

Every year in late September, the Michaeliritt procession makes its way through Inzell to the Frauenkirche in Niederachen, featuring around 120 elaborately decorated horses, carriages, brass bands and local associations. The horses are blessed there. Horses, carriages, music and local associations are all part of this tradition, as is the religious ceremony at the church. The number of horses is approximate; details of the procession may vary from year to year. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the event dates for the relevant year.

The Baroque Frauenkirche in Niederachen has shaped the landscape since the late 17th century. Its historical heritage includes votive paintings. The parish church of St. Michael in Inzell offers a different perspective: it has Rococo altars and a larger-than-life Holy Trinity sculpture with groups of angels. A small monument in the Schmelz district commemorates Inzell’s mining history. Local heritage thus ranges from church art and religious traditions to the memory of mining.

Cycling routes, mountain forest and natural swimming lake

The well-signposted, certified cycling network connects the Inzell valley basin with the alpine pastures of the Chiemgau Alps. If you prefer to make a cycling route, rather than a single excursion destination, a central part of your holiday, you’ll find two clearly defined points of reference here: the valley basin and the alpine pastures. The mountain forest adventure trail offers a different way to explore the surroundings. It winds through the mountain forest, features interactive and information stations, and ends at Lake Frillensee.

At the Inzell natural swimming lake, the focus is on 10,000 square metres of space and a range of swimming facilities, including a 3-metre diving tower, a 50-metre swimming lane and a shallow area for parents and children. These different areas make it appealing for a swim together as well as for guests who want to swim laps or dive. Opening is seasonal and weather-dependent. If the lake is an important reason for your trip, take this into account when planning.

The timing of these experiences also varies: the Michaeliritt takes place every year in late September, while the natural swimming lake’s opening depends on the season and weather. The cycling network, forest adventure trail and churches add further options, so you don’t have to limit yourself to just one type of holiday activity.

The wider setting: the Traunstein destination

Beyond Inzell, the wider destination of Traunstein offers a broader landscape to explore. The district of Traunstein is home to Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See, as well as more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching heights of up to 2,000 metres in the Chiemgau Alps. These regional details describe the district of Traunstein and provide a wider context for planning, while the churches, trails and natural swimming lake mentioned above are specific to Inzell.

If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Inzell, you can base your decision on the experiences that matter for your trip: swimming and water activities, cycling, the mountain forest adventure trail, or local traditions and churches. For families looking to combine different interests, the natural swimming lake’s designated shallow area for parents and children is another practical consideration. This makes it easier to decide what you want from your holiday before choosing your accommodation.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Tittmoning, Palling, Staudach-Egerndach, Trostberg An Der Alz, Altenmarkt an der Alz, Reit Im Winkl, Waging Am See, Surberg.

Go to the wider travel guide: Traunstein.