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Bernau am Chiemsee

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About Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Prien am Chiemsee, 6km from Herrenchiemsee Palace.

Bernau am Chiemsee is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 6,645, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bernau am Chiemsee sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bernau am Chiemsee to your route.

About Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee (German pronunciation: [bɛʁˈnaʊ ʔam ˈkiːmzeː] , lit. 'Bernau on the Chiemsee'; officially Bernau a.Chiemsee) is a municipality in the district of Rosenheim in Upper Bavaria, Germany. It is also categorized as a Luftkurort.

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Where is Bernau am Chiemsee located?

Bernau am Chiemsee is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8117 latitude, 12.3757 longitude.

What is the population of Bernau am Chiemsee?

Bernau am Chiemsee has a population of approximately 6,645 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
6,645
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.8117, 12.3757

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bernau am Chiemsee

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Herrenchiemsee Palace

Ludwig II's unfinished replica of Versailles built on an island in Bavaria's largest lake, featuring an even longer Hall of Mirrors.

6 km · about 10 min drive

mountain pass

Sudelfeld Pass

The 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk

The Porsche grandson's private 'dream works' on the Alpenstrasse near Berchtesgaden: immaculate Porsches, historic tin toys and one of Europe's largest model railways at 400 square metres, plus a garden park train.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Kitzbühel

A medieval-walled ski town and home of the fearsome Hahnenkamm race, ringed by panoramic alpine roads.

41 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Ramsau Church St. Sebastian

The 1512 parish church above the Ramsauer Ache with the Reiter Alpe behind is Bavaria's most-painted postcard; the classic angle is from the small wooden Malerwinkel footbridge a minute from the road.

45 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Hangar-7

Red Bull's glass-and-steel dome at Salzburg Airport houses the Flying Bulls' historic aircraft alongside Formula 1 cars, with free entry and the Michelin-starred Ikarus restaurant on the mezzanine.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Mirabell Gardens

Elegant Baroque gardens in the heart of Salzburg, famously featured in The Sound of Music with views toward the fortress.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Salzburg Old Town

Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Bernau am Chiemsee

  • 30 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 55 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
  • 55 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 63 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 67 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 67 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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