The surroundings of the Seeon Lakes support moors, wetlands and areas of siltation with great biodiversity. This means that transitional areas between water and land are also part of the natural landscape; the focus is not solely on open water. Anyone interested in landscapes and habitats will find a different focus here than swimming or the harbour.

Swimming and the harbour

There is a place to swim at the Seeon lido. This provides a specific location for a stay focused on swimming. The Seebruck marina has 500 wet and dry berths. Swimming is the main focus at the lido, while the harbour offers berth capacity—two different perspectives on the subject of water. The figure refers to capacity, not current availability.

A walk to the Stöffling Celtic farmstead

The Stöffling Celtic farmstead near Truchtlaching can be reached on foot via the Baumweg trail. This named destination adds a distinct cultural dimension to the choice of activities. If you are weighing up different interests, you can consider the walk to the farmstead as a different focus from swimming or the harbour.

By bus to the railway stations

From Seeon-Seebruck, the railway stations in Prien and Traunstein can be reached directly by bus 9520. This is useful when planning a train journey: both stations are served by this bus route. Check the current timetable before travelling to make sure the connection suits your travel date.

The wider destination of Traunstein

The wider destination of Traunstein takes in a broader landscape: Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger are in Traunstein district. The Chiemgau Alps are home to more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching up to 2,000 metres. The regional area thus brings together lakes and alpine destinations as distinct themes.

In Traunstein district, the Seeon Lakes are listed as a nature reserve. Lake Waginger and Lake Tachinger are also listed as a conservation area. Officially designated protected areas in the district help preserve biodiversity, safeguard rare habitats and protect the natural and cultural landscape.

Cultural history in Traunstein

The historic walking tour of Traunstein passes the Kulturforum Klosterkirche and then continues to the Salinenkapelle, the saltworks houses and the Salinenpark, established in 2019. The surviving saltworks houses and the Salinenkapelle offer an insight into Traunstein’s significant salt history. The Salinenkapelle is the largest chapel in Germany.

Other cultural attractions offer different perspectives: the brewery museum near the Jacklturm is part of Hofbräuhaus Traunstein. The Heimathaus houses a town and toy museum, with exhibits on bourgeois culture, sacred art and the history of the saltworks.

Discover more destinations: Truchtlaching, Waging Am See, Obing, Palling, Tittmoning, Schleching, Bergen, Altenmarkt an der Alz

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