Regensburg to Rosenheim and Chiemsee: Private day trip

The entire city center is renowned for its historical charm and is fully pedestrianized, making it easy to get around and admire the breathtaking architecture, cozy cafes, restaurants, and the stores that cater to every taste. Feel the true spirit of Bavaria by heading on up to the Old Town to see the churches, historic buildings, lovingly restored townhouses, and the museums. These are centered around Max-Josefs-Platz, the square where visitors can while away the hours in a comfortable atmosphere exploring what the locals call ‘the parlour of the city’ with its wide arches, pastel-colored buildings and amazing eighteenth-century artwork and decorations. The friendly shops, friendly people and the inviting terraces that tempt visitors to take a seat and watch the world go by all add to the special ambience that surrounds Rosenheim. It will come as no surprise to visitors to hear that the city’s motto is “We live and work where others spend their vacation".

Only accessible by ferry, this island retreat was built more as a ‘Temple to Fame’ rather than a residence. As expected of the man known as ‘Bavaria’s fairytale king’, the stunning interior is pure extravagance, boasting the most opulent of décor. While you'll pass through room after decadently-decorated room, nothing can truly prepare you for the sight that is the Great Hall of Mirrors, an amazing 1,000 feet ‘tunnel of light’ that runs the entire length of the garden and is an almost perfect copy of the Galerie des Glaces in Versailles. Once you have your breath back from this show of affluence, come back down to earth with a visit to the Ludwig II Museum that contains fascinating artifacts from the reign of one of history’s more eccentric characters, and humble yourself at the Augustinian canon seminary with its abbey buildings. Default stop time is for the ferry ride and tour - if you'd like to linger a little longer, just add some time!