Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fraueninsel
A third of this tiny island is occupied by
Frauenwörth Abbey
(
www.frauenwoerth.de
;
admission free)
, founded in the late 8th century, making it one of the oldest abbeys in
Bavaria. The 10th-century church, whose free-standing campanile sports a distinctive
onion-dome top (11th century), is worth a visit.
Opposite the church is the AD 860 Carolingian
Torhalle
(admission €2; 10am-6pm
May-Oct)
. It houses medieval objets d'art, sculpture and changing exhibitions of regional
paintings from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
Return ferry fare, including a stop at Herreninsel, is €8.20 from Prien-Stock and €8.40
from Bernau-Felden.
ISLAND
Activities
The swimming beaches at Chieming and Gstadt (both free) are the easiest to reach, on the
lake's eastern and northern shores respectively. A variety of boats are available for hire at
many beaches, for €10 to €25 per hour. In Prien,
Bootsverleih Stöffl
( 2000;
www.stoeffl.de
;
Strandpromenade)
is possibly the best company to turn to.
Prienavera
( 609 570; Seestrasse 120; 4hr pass adult/child €9.90/5.50, day pass €11.90/6.50,
sauna extra €3; 10am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Sat & Sun)
The futuristic-looking glass
roof by the harbour in Prien-Stock shelters Prienavera, a popular pool complex with a
wellness area, water slides and a restaurant.
SWIMMING
Sleeping
Hotel Bonnschlössl €€
( 965 6990;
www.alter-wirt-bernau.de
; Kirchplatz 9, Bernau; s/d €57/96)
Built in
1477, this pocket-sized palace hotel with faux turrets once belonged to the Bavarian royal
court. Rooms are stylish, if slightly overfurnished, and there's a wonderful terrace with a
rambling garden.
HOTEL
Hotel Garni Möwe €€
( 5004;
www.hotel-garni-moewe.de
;
Seestrasse 111, Prien; s/d from €61/99)
This tra-
ditional Bavarian hotel right on the lakefront is excellent value, especially the loft rooms.
HOTEL
