Traunstein: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the area surrounding Traunstein, Herrenchiemsee Palace is recorded as a named map feature approximately 13.4 kilometres southwest of the centre of Traunstein. This provides a specific reference point for travellers interested in palaces and cultural destinations.

In the wider surrounding area, Bairerkopf is recorded as a named map feature approximately 15.3 kilometres south, Westerberg approximately 16.0 kilometres south, and Zinnkopf approximately 16.5 kilometres southeast of the centre of Traunstein. Also located in the wider surrounding area are Staufeneck Castle approximately 29.7 kilometres southeast, Taching am See, St. Coloman near Tengling approximately 16.3 kilometres northeast, and St. Nikolaus in the Oberland approximately 22.6 kilometres southeast.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Traunstein.

Culture and City Life

Traunstein is the district capital and is described as the cultural, economic and political centre of the holiday region in southeastern Bavaria.

The town has a historic market-square setting and a cultural programme featuring art, local traditions and cultural events.

The Georgiritt and the Sword Dance are highlighted as important cultural events in Traunstein.

Traunstein maintains a beer tradition with three breweries; regional markets and shops bring the town square to life.

Nature and Activities

The region is described as having a 30-kilometre cross-country skiing network and access to ski areas in the Chiemgau region. This suits travel planning focused specifically on cross-country skiing or ski areas.

Tourist information describes cycling routes through the foothills of the Alps to Lake Chiemsee, mountain hiking, climbing and bouldering at the DAV Climbing Centre in Traunstein.

The local activities overview lists a guided walking tour of Traunstein, the Tobias Angerer cross-country ski trail on Hochberg, the TS7 Bürgerwald circuit, brewery tours and a regional farmers’ market.

Location and Getting There

Traunstein lies between Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See, close to the Chiemgau Alps and on the River Traun.

Traunstein is approximately 40 kilometres west of Salzburg, on the A8 motorway, and can be reached by train.

The district of Traunstein has the same name as the town of Traunstein; the town is the administrative seat of the district.

For further orientation, you can visit the local pages for Altenmarkt an der Alz, Bergen, Chieming, Engelsberg, Fridolfing, Grabenstätt, Grassau and Inzell.

You can also find the local pages for Kirchanschöring, Marquartstein, Nußdorf, Obing, Palling, Petting, Reit Im Winkl and Ruhpolding.

Further travel planning also includes the local pages for Schleching, Schnaitsee, Seeon-Seebruck, Siegsdorf, Staudach-Egerndach, Surberg, Tacherting and Taching.

Additional local pages are available for Tittmoning, Traunreut, Traunstein, Trostberg An Der Alz, Übersee, Unterwössen, Waging Am See and Waldhausen.

Frequently Asked Questions about Traunstein

Which named landscape feature lies south of Traunstein?

Mühlalpkopf is a named map feature approximately 13.9 kilometres south of the centre of Traunstein.

Which named castle lies southeast of Traunstein in the wider surrounding area?

Staufeneck Castle is recorded as a named map feature approximately 29.7 kilometres southeast of the centre of Traunstein.

Where is swimming mentioned in the area around Traunstein?

Swimming is associated with lidos on the shore of Lake Chiemsee and with nearby Lake Waginger See.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bavaria.