e a holiday rental in Eggstätt, Germany your home away from home

Set in the Upper Bavarian District of Rosenheim, Eggstätt holiday rentals are found not far north of Chiemsee and on the eastern shore of Hartsee. The landscape here is magnificent, composed of numerous freshwater lakes, surrounded by mountains. There’s a wide range of activities on offer in this beautiful location, in both winter and summer.

Things to do in Eggstätt, Germany

Eggstätt holiday accommodation sits at the heart of a large conservation area, established to protect the unique ecosystems of the Eggstätt-Hemdorf Lakeland area, considered to be very fragile. One of the distinctive sights here are the expansive fields of water-lilies. The area has been favoured as a holiday destination for centuries – in fact, it was known to the Romans, as the area sits on the famous road between Augsburg and Salzburg. You’ll be able to follow the route of the road on your own or with the help of an expert guide.

In the summer months the area surrounding Eggstätt self-catering accommodation is an adventure paradise, with recreation as diverse as rowing, swimming, horseback riding and cycling available here. For hikers there’s a huge variety of scenery to explore, from forests to lakeshores and the peaks of the Chiemgauer Mountains. Trails range from comfortable and family-oriented to highly challenging. For more laid-back fun there are a number of golf courses, while fishing has been popular for as long as people have been visiting the area. If you’d like a round of golf then you’ll just be 10 ten minutes from Golf Club Höslwang im Chemgau, which is a private club with access to the public, offering 18 holes surrounded by dense pine forest.

Places to visit on holiday in Eggstätt, Germany

Chiemsee, the largest lake in Bavaria, is little more than 10 minutes from Eggstätt holiday rentals. Here, the island Herrenchiemsee is an essential sight – it features a number of magnificent palaces built by Ludwig II. Meanwhile on the lake’s other island, Frauenchiemsee, you’ll find a well preserved medieval monastery.

Weather in Eggstätt, Germany

Eggstätt holiday accommodation is located in a part of Germany that has a big difference in summer and winter conditions. Here, winters are generally cold, with sub-zero temperatures especially common in December and January. Spring and autumn weather is usually mild and damp, while summers are consistently warm. You can expect daytime highs to reach above 20 degrees for the months of June, July and August.

Cheap flights to Eggstätt, Germany

If you want to get to Eggstätt self-catering holiday rentals from the UK then you can fly with British Airways or Lufthansa from London-Heathrow (LHR), London-City (LCY), Manchester (MAN) or Birmingham (BHX) to Munich (MUC), which is about an hour northwest of the Chiemsee area.