Frauenchiemsee: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

On the island of Frauenchiemsee, the Marienmünster dating from the 11th/12th century, its 36-metre-high campanile, and the Carolingian gate hall from the 9th century, which is visible to visitors, are among the most important historical sights; copies of Romanesque frescoes can be viewed in the gate hall. The abbey church, the chapel and the monastery cemetery are also worth seeing. The abbey itself is not open to general visitors, but public prayer in the church is possible.

Surroundings

Herrenchiemsee Castle is located near Frauenchiemsee.Herrenchiemsee. The surrounding area of Frauenchiemsee includes Bairerkopf, Fellerer Berg, Köstelkopf and Zwölferspitz.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Frauenchiemsee lies Trostberg, with the Catholic parish church of St. Andreas. Also located in the wider regional surroundings of Frauenchiemsee are Oberkaltbrunn, the rectory and the St. Hieronymus chapel, as well as Taching am See and St. Coloman near Tengling.

Local Specialities

The Frauenwörth monastery shop sells handmade marzipan shaped in traditional wooden moulds, as well as liqueur and literature. The marzipan is made by the nuns and helpers; it is sold exclusively in the monastery shop.

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