P R E S S E M I T T E I L U

Hometown Dynamics Fraueninsel on Lake Chiemsee: Artists’ paradise and place of longing The peaks of the Chiemgau Alps rise majestically to the south-east of the small island of Fraueninsel on Lake Chiemsee. The leaves of the ancient trees sway gently in the wind on the shores of Bavaria’s largest lake – accompanied by the constant splashing of the waves. The shallow banks, small bays and extensive moorland combine to create a picturesque lake landscape like no other. Frauenchiemsee artists’ colony: The mythology of a complete natural idyll For centuries, people have been captivated by the beautiful scenery of Lake Chiemsee. In 1828, four young artists from Munich settled on the secluded little island of Fraueninsel on the lake. This marked the birth of the Frauenchiemsee artists’ colony, which includes sculptors and writers and is one of the oldest and best-known artists’ colonies in Europe. The artists record their longing for perfect beauty on canvas using opulent motifs: the romantic fishermen’s houses of the island, the floral gardens, the decorated houses, the breathtaking natural idylls in the interplay of light and cloud shadows. In this way they use their landscape paintings to spread the mythology of Bavaria around the world. Island pottery: Traditional craftsmanship with a love of detail To this day, artists still live on the secluded, car-free Fraueninsel in the middle of Lake Chiemsee. One of them is Georg Klampfleuthner from the island’s pottery. Founded in the year 1609 to serve the monastery, the pottery has been in his family since 1723, and has been passed down from generation to generation. In the cosy workshop that looks out over the lake, all manner of tiles, crockery, jugs, plates and other ceramic items have been produced for over 400 years. Every single piece demonstrates traditional craftsmanship, a great deal of attention to detail and a unique, distinctive style. That is important to Georg Klampfleuthner. For him, tradition is something that has to keep evolving. In order to avoid anything too hackneyed, he says, “Naturally the basic character and the ancient signatures must remain intact, so that the souls of my predecessors live on in the pieces. But if you allow some of your own personality to flow into the piece, you are developing that tradition further – and creating something authentic.” Lake Chiemsee as a source of inspiration: A hint of Bavaria in every piece Creating something for eternity, as the members of the artists’ colony on Frauenchiemsee have always done. Then and now. Inspired by the natural idyll of the “Bavarian sea”, as Lake Chiemsee is also known. - 1 - Local traditionalist Georg Klampfleuthner encourages the unique beauty of his surroundings to flow into his work: For his modern line, he works with watery, soft glazes, which allow the original colours of the clay to shine through. “This transparency gives the impression of gazing into flowing water,” says the 54-year-old. And so a small piece of Lake Chiemsee is reflected in every work produced in the island pottery. [2.832 Zeichen] Personal tips from Georg Klampfleuthner: I am the third President of the Cultural Heritage Association of Prien on Lake Chiemsee. At the Gallery in the Old Town Hall in Prien we stage very attractive exhibitions by artists from Lake Chiemsee or pop art painters. For 2019 we are planning an exhibition of the work of actor and painter Armin Mueller-Stahl. You should definitely also visit the island of Herreninsel and look round the palace and the Augustinian monastery, which has been beautifully restored. The island of Fraueninsel is completely different. You can think of it as a pretty village. Depending on how fit you are, you can drive up or climb the Kampenwand – a 1,669-metre mountain peak in the Chiemgau Alps. From here you get a wonderful view over Lake Chiemsee. Then there are an incredible number of lovely little spots round here, such as the bay known as the Hirschauer Bucht. Take your bicycle and go for a ride round the lake, or go for a walk there. At Samerberg you can hike along the foot of the Hochries – a high plateau. It’s incredibly beautiful. If the weather is bad, I’d recommend the Lokschuppen in Rosenheim. They always have excellent exhibitions that are really well done. Another tip for rainy days is the Prienavera Erlebnisbad pool complex in Prien. About BAVARIA TOURISM BAVARIA TOURISM (by.TM) is the official marketing company for the Bavarian tourism and leisure industry. Under the umbrella brand Bayern®, the company offers the entire range of tourism services in the State of Bavaria. All marketing activities run under the umbrella brand claim “Bavaria – traditionally different”. The main focus here is the communication of authentic stories about Bavarian personalities and their way of life. They show Bavaria in a traditional yet modern light, and embody the distinctiveness of Bavaria as a travel destination. All stories can be found on the main website www.bayern.by/traditionally-different in the style of a travel magazine, and are communicated through all other channels of by.TM. The sub-brands WellVital® in Bavaria, Kinderland® Bavaria and the hotel brand Sightsleeping® also guarantee target-group-specific offers for connoisseurs, families and culture lovers. Through its own initiatives such as “Time for Tranquility”, “Filmkulisse Bayern” (film set Bavaria) and “Aristocratic Bavaria”, it brings tourism together with other industries to create productive partnerships. In this way, the marketing company can work with all the Bavarian tourism partners, offering guests from all over the world a range of attractive and varied travel ideas. With 37.3 million guests and 94.4 million overnight stays in the year 2017, Bavaria was able to reinforce its leading position as the number one travel destination in Germany. More information about the variety of destinations in Bavaria and about BAVARIA TOURISM can be found at: www.bavaria.by. For more press information: Stephanie Scheuermann Nicole Berberich Head of Public Relations Junior Manager Public Relations BAVARIA TOURISM BAVARIA TOURISM Tel.: (+49) (0)89/21 23 97 43 - 2 - Tel.: (+49) (0)89/21 23 97 27 Fax: (+49) (0)89/21 23 97 99 Fax: (+49) (0)89/21 23 97 99 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Press services: www.bavaria.by, www.presse.bayern.by, www.bilder.bayern.by Facebook: www.facebook.com/visit.bavaria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayern #visitbavaria, #traditionallydifferent Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/deinbayern Twitter: https://twitter.com/bayern Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bayerntourismus - 3 - .

Load more