Castles in Salzburg

Herrenchiemsee Palace, on the largest island in Bavaria's Chiemsee lake, was once the country residence of Ludwig II. Also known as the 'Bavarian Sea', Chiemsee covers an area of around eighty square kilometres. Herrenchiemsee Castle is a sort of tribute to the French monarch Louis XIV

Archbishop Conrad I continued to strengthen and expand the castle in the 12th century, and in 1278 the Duchy of Salzburg, thanks to such impressive symbols of power and authority, was able to make many political and clerical decisions on its own, without interference from its rival, Bavaria. And by ...

Today, tourists from all over the world come to Moosham not only to learn more about its mysterious history, but also to enjoy the portraits and engravings by German and Dutch artists on display in the fortress gallery.