Breitbrunn am Chiemsee: Lakeshore and Culture

Breitbrunn am Chiemsee combines its connection to the lake with local cultural sites and designated routes. The municipality of Breitbrunn am Chiemsee stretches from the northern shore of Lake Chiemsee to Lake Langbürgner See and lies within the Eggstätt-Hemhofer Seenplatte nature reserve. When planning your trip, the specific attractions may help you decide: lakeside paths and a beach lido, a designated cycling or circular route, or the history and customs of the town.

Paths along the Chiemsee shore and the beach lido

The Chiemsee Circular Route runs along the entire shoreline of Breitbrunn, mostly right beside the lake; the Chiemsee Lakeside Path passes directly by the Breitbrunn/Stadl beach lido. The circular route therefore follows the shoreline, while the lakeside path has the beach lido as a specific point of reference. Check current route conditions before setting out.

The Breitbrunn/Stadl beach lido has a long jetty with a bathing platform and a wheelchair-accessible metal staircase providing access to the lake. If you are taking this particular feature into account when planning your visit, check the current facilities in advance; individual features may change.

Rowing boats, electric boats and sailboats can be rented in Mühlner Bucht. Sailboats can also be moored at the local marina. These details cover both the different types of boats available for hire and the option of mooring sailboats.

Culture and history in Breitbrunn

The Neo-Baroque parish church of St. John the Baptist in Breitbrunn was built from stones originally intended for King Ludwig II’s Herrenchiemsee Palace. Finds from a Roman villa are on display in the foyer of Breitbrunn Town Hall. The Malerkapelle chapel in Breitbrunn was built in 1889. Together, these places offer insights into different aspects of local history: archaeological finds, the construction history of the parish church and a chapel dating from the late 19th century.

At Urfahrner Spitz, the King Ludwig II Memorial Stone commemorates King Ludwig II’s rowing-boat trips to Herreninsel. Above Lake Langbürgner See is Stocker Chapel, regarded as a lovingly restored gem and a testament to deep popular piety. The two places have different points of focus: the memorial stone relates to the king’s trips, while the chapel reflects popular religious devotion.

Leonhardi rides are part of local tradition in Breitbrunn. Dates and arrangements vary. If you would like to plan your trip around one, check the specific date and schedule in advance.

Plan your routes and journey

Stage 08 of the Mozart Cycle Route runs from Chieming am Chiemsee to Breitbrunn am Chiemsee. The easy cultural walk around Breitbrunn and Gstadt am Chiemsee is designated as a 7.2 km circular route and starts at St. John’s Church. This gives you different formats to choose from when planning: a cycle-route stage from Chieming to Breitbrunn, and a walk with a specified distance and starting point. Route conditions and details of the walk may change; check the latest information before setting out.

Bus route 9520 provides direct connections to Breitbrunn from Prien and Traunstein railway stations. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Neubeuern, Frasdorf, Stephanskirchen, Soyen, Flintsbach Am Inn, Bernau Am Chiemsee, Edling, Vogtareuth

For the overview of the wider area: Rosenheim.