At Christmas time, the Island really springs into life!
The only island Christmas market in Germany is situated in a truly unique and romantic setting – in the heart of the Bavarian Alps and surrounded by the crystal clear waters of Lake Chiemsee.
Business hours 2012:
November 30th–December 2nd and December 7th–9th
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
The island is a beautiful place to visit throughout the year, with its still operating Cloister and rich community of artists, crafts-people and fishermen.
Opposite to “Frauenchiemsee” is the island of “Herrenchiemsee” which is famous for its palace “Castle Herrenchiemsee” built for “crazy” King Ludwig II and based upon “Versailles”.
The whole island is lit-up with elaborate Christmas decorations and lights, creating a really special and traditional atmosphere. Sweet smelling aromas fill the air as over 80 stalls sell culinary delicacies, wonderful arts & crafts, woodcarvings, mulled-wine and many other great gift ideas.
Reaching the Island of Frauenchiemsee is easy with regular boat-trips from Prien am Chiemsee. Excellent rail and road services connect Prien to the airports of Salzburg (45 Mins) and Munich (1 hour).
Also stop by the lovely Priener Christkindlmarkt directly in Prien
Business hours:
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 1 p.m.–9 p.m.
www.priener-christkindlmarkt.de
