Seeing Chiemsee from a planeup to 4 ★
Bavaria's largest lake, nicknamed the "Bavarian Sea." King Ludwig II built a copy of Versailles on one of its islands. Look for the islands near the western shore, with the Alps just south.
2 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to Vienna: sit on the right, 58 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Paris to Vienna | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 58 min after takeoff |
| Vienna to Zurich | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 27 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Chiemsee from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Chiemsee from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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