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Herrenchiemsee Palace
Ludwig II's unfinished replica of Versailles built on an island in Bavaria's largest lake, featuring an even longer Hall of Mirrors.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Traunreut
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Traunreut
Traunreut is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Palling, 18km from Herrenchiemsee Palace.
Traunreut is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palling, about 5 km away.
Traunreut (German pronunciation: [tʁaʊ̯nˈʁɔɪ̯t] ; Central Bavarian: Traunreit) is a town in southeastern Bavaria, Germany in the Traunstein district. It is located at 47°58′N 12°35′E. Traunreut lies in the heart of the Chiemgau region between Munich and Salzburg, approximately 10 km east of the Chiemsee, 25 km northRead more
of the Alps, and 35 km west of Salzburg. Its population is approximately 21,000. Companies present in the area include Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH (lighting fixtures), Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH (linear and rotary encoders, gaging systems, CNC controls), Bosch and Siemens Household Appliances, BSH (household equipment, high-tech stoves and microwaves), and other midsize firms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Traunreut?
Within an hour or so of Traunreut: Herrenchiemsee Palace (18 km), Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk (28 km), Hangar-7 (36 km), Mirabell Gardens (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Traunreut?
The nearest famous roads are Rossfeld Panoramastrasse, Sudelfeld Pass and Postalm Panoramastrasse.
Where is Traunreut?
Traunreut is in Bavaria, Germany, about 5 km from Palling.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,244
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.9627, 12.5923
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Traunreut
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk
The Porsche grandson's private 'dream works' on the Alpenstrasse near Berchtesgaden: immaculate Porsches, historic tin toys and one of Europe's largest model railways at 400 square metres, plus a garden park train.
28 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Hangar-7
Red Bull's glass-and-steel dome at Salzburg Airport houses the Flying Bulls' historic aircraft alongside Formula 1 cars, with free entry and the Michelin-starred Ikarus restaurant on the mezzanine.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Mirabell Gardens
Elegant Baroque gardens in the heart of Salzburg, famously featured in The Sound of Music with views toward the fortress.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Salzburg Old Town
Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
fahr(T)raum Mattsee
Ferdinand Porsche experience world in his one-time home region near Mattsee, packed with pre-war Austro-Daimler cars, driving simulators and the designer's life story.
38 km · about 45 min drive
film location
Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg (Do-Re-Mi)
The Pegasus fountain and garden steps where the von Trapp children sing Do-Re-Mi in The Sound of Music.
38 km · about 45 min drive
film location
Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg (von Trapp lakeside terrace)
The rococo palace lake and terrace provided the von Trapp villa's water frontage, including the rowing-boat capsize.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Traunreut
10 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 52 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
- 52 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
- 52 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
- 72 kmPostalm PanoramastrasseA toll road onto Austria's largest alpine pasture plateau above the Wolfgangsee, gentle and wide open.
- 73 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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