Waging – Chiemgau
& Salzburg

Excursions in the region Highlights around Waging am See,

Traunstein, Salzburg & Chiemgau

Waging am See delights visitors with its charming town centre, cosy cafés, well-maintained cycling and hiking trails, and access to Bavaria’s warmest swimming lake. The Waging lido, idyllic promenades and family-friendly leisure activities make the town a worthwhile destination for day trippers and holidaymakers alike.
It is also an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area: the town of Traunstein, with its historic old town, town square and brewery culture, is only a few kilometres away. Culture lovers are drawn across the border to Salzburg, only 30 minutes away, where sights such as the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart’s birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens await.
The region also has a lot to offer for nature and family experiences:
In Ruhpolding, hiking destinations such as the Unternbergalm, a summer toboggan run and a leisure park await you. The nearby Chiemsee lake invites you to take a boat trip to Herreninsel with Herrenchiemsee Castle or to the picturesque Fraueninsel.
Whether you are looking for relaxation by the water, Bavarian culture or Alpine panoramas, Waging am See and its surroundings offer excursion destinations for every taste.