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Prien, officially Prien am Chiemsee, is a town in the Rosenheim district of Bavaria, Germany. It lies on the western shore of Lake Chiemsee in the Chiemgau region, about 60 kilometers southeast of Munich and near Rosenheim. The town serves as the primary gateway to the lake’s western shore and to the island of Herrenchiemsee, which is reachable by regular ferries from the harbor.

The local economy relies on tourism, boating and services, with a marina, shops and restaurants that cater

In terms of transport, Prien is connected by regional rail and road networks to Munich, Rosenheim and

Historically, the area around Prien has medieval roots and grew as a lake- and trade crossroads in

Other uses: The name Prien is associated with a river in Bavaria and exists as a surname.

to
visitors
during
the
summer
season.
Prien
also
serves
as
a
transportation
hub
for
the
surrounding
valley
and
the
Chiemgau
Alps,
offering
access
to
outdoor
recreation
such
as
hiking
and
cycling.
other
towns
in
the
region,
supporting
both
commuting
and
tourism.
the
region.
The
town
expanded
in
the
modern
era
with
tourism
and
rail
connections.