prien
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.