AMPFING SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
An Hour Above Chiemgau: Aerial Passages over Chiemsee and Herrenchiemsee
A one-hour ultralight scenic flight from Ampfing that puts Chiemsee, Herrenchiemsee Castle and riverside towns in a single, unforgettable circuit—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
An Hour Above Chiemgau: Aerial Passages over Chiemsee and Herrenchiemsee.
Experience the Chiemgau from the air on a roughly one-hour scenic ultralight flight that soars over the broad mirror of the Chiemsee, passes the island cluster including Frauenchiemsee and the Herreninsel with Schloss Herrenchiemsee, and reveals charming lakeside towns such as Seon-Seebruck and Wasserburg under an experienced pilot's guidance.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chiemsee and its islands from above
The flight takes you over the Chiemsee, giving direct aerial views of Frauenchiemsee and the Herreninsel—an instant and expansive perspective on the lake and its cultural landmarks.
Historic towns and monastic sites on the circuit
The route passes Seon-Seebruck—where the Kloster Seon can be seen from the air—continues to Chieming and includes overflights of Prien and the unique Innschleife at Wasserburg, stitching together human history and landscape.
A focused, pilot-led ultralight scenic flight
Operated in an ultralight aircraft with an experienced pilot and accompanied by a theoretical pre-flight briefing, the outing compresses the region's highlights into a single hour of flight time.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
From the grass of Ampfing you climb southward toward Seon-Seebruck to show the Kloster Seon, swing over Seebruck to Chieming, then float above the Chiemsee and its islands—catching Herrenchiemsee and its palace from the air—before a short loop over Prien and a return leg over Wasserburg's Innschleife and the Inn back to Ampfing; the sequence is tight and visual, designed to deliver the region's signature sights within about one hour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits (and who needs special arrangements).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive prepared for an ultralight flight; a theoretical pre‑flight briefing is provided by the operator—bring photo ID and any required consent forms for minors.
Meet roughly 30 minutes before takeoff at Flugplatz Ampfing‑Waldkraiburg, Hinmühler Weg 33, 84539 Ampfing—at the far left hangar by the right entrance door.
Planned flight time is about one hour; the flight time is measured from engine start to engine stop at the home airfield.
The scenic circuit is flown in an ultralight aircraft with an experienced pilot; the program includes a short theoretical briefing before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The scenic flight lasts approximately one hour, measured from engine start to engine stop at the home airfield.
Where and when do I meet the pilot?
You should meet about 30 minutes before departure at Flugplatz Ampfing‑Waldkraiburg, Hinmühler Weg 33, 84539 Ampfing—at the far left hangar by the right entrance door.
Are minors allowed to fly?
Passengers under 18 may fly only with a consent declaration and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If a flight must be aborted due to weather, only the actual flight time flown will be charged.
What type of aircraft and briefing are provided?
The outing is conducted in an ultralight aircraft and includes a theoretical pre‑flight briefing led by the pilot.