
The paths to the various buildings are sign-posted. The buildings are accessible for wheelchairs. Tickets can be purchased in the visitor centre or in the Royal Palace.
Toilets for the disabled are available in the visitor centre, the Schlosshotel, the Museum in the Augustinian Monastery and the Royal Palace. In the Museum in the Augustinian Monastery and the Royal Palace there are lifts.
Large groups should
register in advance.
Please note: Restoration work in the Great Hall of Mirrors
Until June 2013 the visit of the Great Hall of Mirrors may be spoilt by ongoing restoration work. We apologize for any inconveniences.
The carriages normally run from mid-April until the end of October (depending on the seasonal weather) between the boat pier and the Royal Palace (shuttle service). Please note that there is only a limited number of carriages.
The trip takes around 15 minutes (one way).
If you have any questions concerning the carriage rides please
contact us.
The price for a one-way trip is 3 euros for adults and 1 euro for children and young people under 18.
Our leaflets about the sights on Herrenchiemsee Island can be
downloaded as pdf files in several languages.
Bulky items like umbrellas or large prams may not be taken into the palace. There is a limited number of lockers available, but no liability can be accepted for items deposited there. For the duration of the guided tour we can lend out free buggies and wheelchairs (limited number).
Photography and smoking as well as pets are not allowed in any of the buildings. Dogs must be kept on leads on the island.
Bicycles, scooters and roller blades are not allowed on the island for safety reasons. If you have come with a bicycle, please leave it behind the visitor centre at the pier (and don't take it to the palace).