Traunreut is a town in southeastern Bavaria, Germany in the Traunstein district. It is located at 47°58′N 12°35′E. Traunreut lies in the heart of the Chiemgau region between Munich and Salzburg, approximately 10 km east of the Chiemsee, 25 km north of the Alps, and 35 km west of Salzburg. Its population is approximately 21,000. Companies present in the area include Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH, Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH, Bosch and Siemens Household Appliances, BSH, and other midsize firms.