Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Chiemsee, Chiemgauhof – Lakeside Retreat embodies relaxed luxury and timeless design. Reimagined by world-renowned architect Matteo Thun, the retreat combines contemporary aesthetics with natural harmony – where lake, forest, and mountains merge into a place of calm inspiration. Every detail reflects a deep connection to nature and the region’s craftsmanship, offering guests an authentic yet sophisticated Bavarian escape.
With just 28 rooms and suites, the Chiemgauhof offers an intimate, personalized experience – understated, warm, and quietly luxurious. The restaurant by culinary director Edip Sigl and his team celebrates the essence of the Chiemgau region with modern Alpine cuisine and a focus on sustainability and local producers. During summer, the private beach club invites guests to enjoy lake life at its most beautiful, while winter transforms the retreat into a serene hideaway with fireside charm.
As part of The Leading Hotels of the World, Chiemgauhof stands for individuality, design excellence, and heartfelt hospitality. It’s not just a hotel, but a destination for discerning travelers seeking authenticity, balance, and effortless beauty in one of Germany’s most inspiring landscapes.
After the check-in, enjoy the lakeside beauty. Enjoy a tea time at the Chiemgauhof Restaurant, which draws you in with its enticing location right on the Chiemsee. In fine weather, the lake view is best enjoyed from the terrace.
Step into a private design walkthrough—Milanese architect Matteo Thun drew from the surrounding landscape, shaping the hotel with native wood and stone for a modern-meets-nature aesthetic.
AFTERNOON
A deeply grounding treatment that blends a full-body massage with warm stones, handcrafted wooden tools, local herbal essences, and the soothing resonance of singing bowls, followed by a swim in its heated pool
A lunch by the lake. A private interaction with the kitchen team to know more about Chef Maximilian Müller culinary philosophy that remains true to the region while also drawing on modern influences.
EVENING
Check out Herrenchiemsee Palace, King Ludwig II’s Versailles-inspired masterpiece, for a taste of Bavarian royalty.
Dinner at the lakeside bar with an exquisite selection of sushi and drinks – accompanied by a breathtaking view of Lake Chiemsee.
DAY 2
MORNING
Enjoy the slow mornings with a walk or cycling by the lake followed by a san alfresco breakfast.
Hop into the Frauscher electric boat that awaits you at our private jetty at the Chiemgauhof for an island excursion in style.
AFTERNOON
Book an exclusive lunch at ES:SENZ, chef Edip Sigl’s Michelin-starred restaurant at The Achental. It’s a quick drive—and completely worth it for dishes like langoustine with artichoke, kumquat, peas, and bisque, or Sigl’s iconic saffron ice cream with fermented rosehip and pumpkin seed oil.
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Drop by Fraueninsel and the Benedictine Convent, a peaceful island on Lake Chiemsee. Alongside its historic beauty, the island buzzes with art studios, pottery workshops, and exhibitions that keep culture seekers coming back. Find a Bavarian local favorite diner.
DAY 3
MORNING
In-room private breakfast spread on the terrace balcony.
Reserve your lounge chairs with cozy bath towels at the beach club—available daily from noon until the legendary sunset.
What’s better than having your own sauna on your private sun terrace! Book for an in-room sauna.
AFTERNOON
Get out on the water for some paddleboarding or kayaking fun, or hike into the Alps for those epic shots your feed will love.
Lunch at your chosen venue.
Skipping lunch? Lock in a fireside couch and settle into the hightime, served every day from 2 to 6 pm.
EVENING
Savour private moments by the pier, drink in hand—views that never get old. Then head indoors for a regional fine dining wrapped in warm wood, a classic tiled stove, and clean, contemporary lines.
Retreat. Relax. Restore. As evening falls, watch the sky shift through its palette while the sun sinks low.
The sense of spaciousness continues seamlessly into the suites, filled with warm wooded accents, regional design luxuries, cosy windows or balcony, all with lake views.
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Bathrooms blend dark natural stone with pale oak, reflecting the hotel’s warm, minimalist aesthetic. The standout feature is a freestanding larch-wood soaking tub—crafted in the Japanese tradition—offering a serene, sauna-scented escape.
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The suites deepen the connection to the landscape, with every room opening to uninterrupted lake views and a western-facing pier—perfectly positioned for the most spectacular Bavarian sunsets
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The restaurant lounge centres around a tiled stove that doubles as an artwork built in handcrafted tiles from the historic Kampfleuthner pottery workshop on Frauenchiemsee island.
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The retreat also opens onto an 18-meter pool maintained at a soothing 29°C, and a serene garden, both designed to keep Lake Chiemsee front and centre.
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A metallic art piece by Tony Cragg gleams in the sunlight, while indoors, modern artworks by Lüpertz and Baselitz sit alongside gold-framed 1920s inn scenes by Chiemsee artist Julius Exter, infusing the retreat with a true sense of soul.
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Across the lobby and suites, a collection of art books and coffee-table volumes transform the retreat into a beautifully considered concept store—each corner revealing something fresh and deeply tied to its setting.
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