Panorama Herbstmorgen Schloss Elmau und Wettersteingebirge.
Retreat Pool Blick auf Wettersteingebirge und Wald im Sommer.
Retreat im Sommer im Gebirge und Wald auf einer Wiese.
Retreat aus Vogelperspektive im Sommer.
Summit Suite.
Teesaal Terrasse Blick auf Wettersteingebirge.
Frau im Ferchensee mit Blick auf Berge und Wald im Sommer.
Pool vorm Badehaus in Abendsonne.
Summit Pavillon von innen im Sommer.
Gefüllter Konzertsaal mit Musikern auf Bühne in rotem Licht.

The Schloss Elmau Experience

Escape. Unwind. Recharge.

Escape to Schloss Elmau in the Elmau Valley, a unique Luxury Spa Retreat & Hideaway estled in a magical sanctuary high in the German Alps, just an hour from Munich. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of silence and rushing streams. Unwind in spacious spas and with Yoga or Taiji. Swim in crystal-clear lakes and warm pools. Recharge with sports in the invigorating mountains. Enjoy warm hospitality and two-starred cuisine, and experience the transformative power of music in unforgettable concerts & festivals with the great artists of our time. 

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Weitwinkel zwei Fahrradfahrer stehen vor See mit Sonnenuntergang und Bergen.

Summer in the mountains

Overview of all Top Packages, Concerts, Festivals, Annutal Yoga Summit, Culinary Highlights, Hiking-, E-Mountain-Biking- and Cycling Tours, Swim and Running Camps as well as Soccer Camps, Chess Academy, Science, Foto, Literature, IT and AI Workshops for Kids & Teens.

Porträt Andràs Schiff.

Sir András Schiff

3-6 July
Building Bridges

Poolwasser mit Händen schwimmender Frau.

Top Packages

Gefüllter Konzertsaal mit Musikern auf Bühne in rotem Licht.

Concerts & Festivals

Program Calendar

Hiramasa-Kingfisch, kunstvoll angerichtet.

Gourmet Highlights

Trainer schaut spielender Fußballmannschaft auf Fußballplatz zu.

Soccer Camps

with coaches of the 1. Bundesliga

Junge Frau bewegt Schachfigur.

Chess Academy

20-25 July

Symbolbild KI.

Edutainment Workshops

AI, Chess, Science, Literature, IT …

Spa-Anwendung bei Frau auf einer Behandlungsliege.

Well-Being Retreats

lose weight and get into shape

Triathlet Ruedi Wild laufend.

Sports & Longevity

19-22 June
with Ruedi Wild

Rennradfahrerin Kathrin Schafbauer fahrend.

Cycling Week

29 June- 4 July 
with Kathrin Schafbauer

Tänzer Saar Harari in Aktion.

Gaga/People Classes

18-24 August 
with Artistic Director Saar Hariri

Frau schwimmt im Pool.

Swim Camps

20-26 August
with Gold-Medal Winner

E-Mountainbiker Karl Platt in fahrend am Berg.

E-Mountainbike-Camp

24-29 August
with Karl Platt

Biathletin Laura Dahlmeier laufend.

Trail Running Week

1-5 September
with Gold Medal Winner

Titelbild Buch Laufen am Limit von Philipp Pflieger.

Running Retreat

26-28 September
with Philipp Flieger

Ironman-Weltmeister Sebastian Kienle auf Rennrad.

Cycling Week

28 Sep-3 Oct
with Ironman Sebastian Kienle

Tanzpaar posier in Tanzstellung vor Spiegel.

Dance Retreat

28 September - 3 October
with V.Kleinfelder-Cibis & A. Cibis

Discover

The Elmau Valley is nestled amidst one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Alps, ranging from the Zugspitz Glacier in Bavaria to the Karwendel Mountains in Austria. It is just an hour from Munich, 40 minutes from Innsbruck and a short drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Rest your head

Embrace a sense of peace and belonging in a unique resort featuring two exceptional Leading Hotels of the World, connecting the ultimate in casual luxury and timeless cosmopolitan elegance with the beauty of the untouched surroundings.

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Retreat

47 Rooms & Suites.
60-200sqm

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Hideaway

100 Rooms & Suites.
25-110sqm

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Retreat Pool Blick auf Wettersteingebirge und Wald im Sommer.

Unwind

Enjoy a sense of calm, space & serenity in three Adult Spas including four outdoor infinity pools, Oriental Hamam and Japanese Onsen as well as quality time with your kids in two Family Spas, ice-bathing in the Nature Spa and wild-swimming in the magical Ferchensee lake .

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Frau beim Yoga praktizieren im Yoga Pavillon.

Yoga Retreats

Thai-Nacken-Rücken-Massage mit weißen Kräuterstempeln.

Treatments

Gruppe an Menschen machen Gaga-Übungen.

Gaga Retreats

Frau macht Taiji im Yoga Pavillon.

Taiij & QiGong Retreats

Frau an Pilatesgerät.

Pilates

Sportgeräte im Gym.

Fitness Retreats

Frau auf Gerät für Spiroergometrie-Messung.

Personal Wellbeing Retreats

Recharge

Reap the energy of the empowering Alps with Jogging, Hiking, Rock Climbing, E-Mountain-Biking, Cycling, Tennis, Golf, Archery, Wild Swimming, Kite.Surfing, Rowing, Canyoning  and great Wintersports.

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Drei spielende auf Wiese mit Gänseblümchen im Sommer.

Spend Family & Me Time

Spend quality time with your family and all to yourself. Let your kids roam free and make friends in edutainment and soccer camps.

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Explore

Enjoy the fun of driving an all-electric BMW and visit the fairy tale castles of King Ludwig II. of Bavaria, the Eibsee Lake as well as the Zugspitze, Germany´s highest Mountain and Innsbruck in Austria.

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Gefüllter Konzertsaal mit Musikern auf Bühne in rotem Licht.

Experience

Clear your head, release your emotions, and experience a feeling of eternity in concerts and festivals with the great artists on the pulse of our time.

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Enjoy

Enjoy two-starred Ikigai cuisine, culinary art from Europe and Asia as well as the warm hospitality of a young, enthusiastic team.

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Bookstore

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Lounges

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Meetings & Events

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Sustainability

100% Eco-Power. 90% Heating generated by 3 Wood-Chips plants.

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E-Mobility

Test Drive the latest BMW Models. 80 Charging Stations.

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Angela Merkel und Barach Obama auf Holzbank vor Wettersteingebirge im Sommer.

A German History

Ever since it has been opened in 1916 as a cultural and inspirational retreat by the philosopher Dr. Johannes Müller, Schloss Elmau has been celebrating a unique tradition featuring concerts and festivals with the great artists of their time. A major fire destroyed the landmark castle in 2005. Schloss Elmau was reborn in 2007 and expanded in 2015 by his grandson Dietmar Mueller-Elmau as a Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway and Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. In 2015, and again in 2022, Schloss Elmau has been the first hotel to host two G7 Summits.

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My heart and thoughts are with Israel. I share the pain and sorrow of all who lost loved ones in the genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The relentless pursuit of Hamas, Hezbollah and the Iranian terror regimes to annihilate Israel is also responsible for the unbearable suffering of the people in Gaza. Hamas has to unconditionally release all hostages to end the war, and Israel has to ensure sage and sufficient supplies for civilians in Gaza. I hope that Hamas will never return to power and that Israel under a new government without radical fanatics will be more united and secure than ever before, which will be for the sake of all lsraelis and Palestinians who are desperately yearning for peace and liberty.

Dietmar Mueller-Elmau

Porträt Heidrun Mueller-Elmau.

Heidrun Mueller-Elmau
Edutainment Programs

heidrun.mueller-elmau@schloss-elmau.de

Dietmar Müller-Elmau in schwarz-weiß.

Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
CEO/Owner

dme@schloss-elmau.de

Sarah Kesting, Artistic Director.

Sarah Kesting
Artistic Director

sarah.kesting@schloss-elmau.de

Managing Director Lukas Leitz.

Lukas Leitz
Managing Director

lukas.leitz@schloss-elmau.de

Alina Plath
Marketing Manager

alina.plath@schloss-elmau.de

Hoteldirektor Christian Scheler.

Christian Scheler
Hoteldirektor

christian.scheler@schloss-elmau.de

HR Director Wiebke Mowat.

Wiebke Mowat
HR Director

wiebke.mowat@schloss-elmau.de

Resident Manager Hideaway Marius Müller.

Marius Müller
Resident Manager Hideaway

marius.mueller@schloss-elmau.de

 

Resident Manager Retreat Edyk Lopes Caballero.

Edyk Lopes Caballero,
Resident Manager Retreat

edyk.lopes@schloss-elmau.de

Director Rooms & Events Barbara Scheler.

Barbara Scheler
Director Rooms & Events

barbara.scheler@schloss-elmau.de

Executive Chef Philipp Schlosshauer.

Philipp Schlosshauer
Executive Chef

philipp.schlosshauer@schloss-elmau.de

Director of Marketing & Communications Naomi Jödicke.

Naomi Joedicke
Director Marketing

naomi.joedicke@schloss-elmau.de

Director of Sales Angel Ji Heltner.

Angel Ji Heltner
Director of Sales

angel.heltner@schloss-elmau.de

Executive Chef IKIGAI** Christoph Rainer.

Chris Rainer
Executive Chef Ikigai **

christoph.rainer@schloss-elmau.de

Buchhandlung Dr. Martin Lau.

Dr. Martin Lau
Literary Events Manager

martin.lau@schloss-elmau.de

F&B Manager Max Hopf.

Max Hopf
F&B Director

max.hopf@schloss-elmau.de

Executive Housekeeper Ines Sagolla.

Ines Sagolla
Executive Housekeeper

ines.sagolla@schloss-elmau.de

Spa Director Biancamaria Girladin.

Biancamaria Giraldin
Spa Director

biancamaria.giraldin@schloss-elmau.de

Porträt Dr. Imke König in schwarz-weiß.

Dr. Imke König
Ärztin TCM

imke.koenig@schloss-elmau.de

Porträt von Johannes Mikenda mit frontalem Blick in die Kamera.

Johannes Mikenda
Head of Yoga & Wellbeing

johannes.mikenda@schloss-elmau.de

Director Sports & Kids Programs Carina Fleischmann.

Carina Fleischmann
Sports & Kids Program Director

carina.fleischmann@schloss-elmau.de

Buchhandlung Porträt Eva Jacobi.

Eva Jacobi
Bookstore Manager

eva.jacobi@schloss-elmau.de 

IT Director Shahid Wazir.

Shahid Wazir
IT Director

shahid.wazir@schloss-elmau.de

Director Accounting Eva Widmann.

Eva Widmann
Director Finance

eva.widmann@schloss-elmau.de

F&B Controller/Einkäufer Bennick Gatzert.

Bennick Gatzert
F&B Controller / Purchaser

bennick.gatzert@schloss-elmau.de

Technischer Direktor Holger Otto.

Holger Otto
Technical Director

holger.otto@schloss-elmau.de

FQA

  • The exclusive location in a vast and private valley in the Alps.
  • The tradition of concerts and festivals with the great artists of our time.
  • The freedom of choice between two exceptional Leading Hotels of the World in one Resort.
  • The luxury of privacy and serenitiy in six spacious spas and pools for both adults and families.
  • The first hotel which has hosted two G7 Summits (2015 and 2022).
     

1 ½ hours y car from Munich Airport
1 hour from Munich City Center
40 minutes by car from Innsbruck Airport
20 minutes by car from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
 

1000m above sea-level. The surroundings offer great sports year round. Wintersports on the Zugspitze Glacier is possible from December until end of April.

The Hideaway was originally built from 1914-1916, destroyey by a fire in 2005 and rebuild in 2007
The Retreat was built in 2015 and served as the residence for the Heads of State & Government at two G7 Summits, in 2025 and again in 2022

The Hideaway features 100 Rooms, Juniorsuites, Suites and Family Appartements (20-110qm)
The Retreat features 47 Juniorsuites, Presidential Suites and Family Appartements (60-200qm)

Hideaway Badehaus Spa - Adults Only - 4 Outdoor Pools heated year round 30-35C
Hideaway Oriental Hamam - Adults Only - 500qm
Hideaway Family Spa - Indoor Infinity Pool 32C
Retreat Shantigiri Spa - Adults Only - Infinity Outdoor Pool (30C) and Onsen Pool (40C) heated year round
Retreat Shantigiri Family Spa - Outdoor Infinity Pool (32C) heated year round
Nature Spa - June-September - Lap Pool (27C) and Sauna at the Ferchenbach creek
Ferchensee Lake - 3km from Hotel - June-September 18-24 C

 

140-160 concerts
European Jazztival - Mid November
Verbier Festival@Schloss Elmau - Last week of November
Legendary Chambermusic Festival - Mid January
Daniel Hope Musikweek  - Week after Easter
Jazzfestivals - week before Easter and after Pentecost
Romantik Era Music Festival - End of June

Concerts & Theater
Concert Hall - 350
Fidelio 120
Yoga Pavillon - 100

Meetings
Board Room - 12
Break Out Rooms -3 x 50 each
Yoga Pavillon 75

Banquets
Concert hall 180
La Salle 160
Fidelio 80
Retreat 250

 

 

290 including 30  Hotel Management Students and 50 Apprentices

Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, CEO & Owner
Sarah Kesting, Artistic Director
Lukas Leitz, Managing Director
Christian Scheler, Hotel Director
Edyk Lopes de Caballero, Resident Manager
Marius Müller, Resident Manager
Philiipp Schlosshauer, Executive Chef
Chris Reiner, Executive Chef Ikigai

Recent Awards

Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice
Best of the Best 2025

The 101 BEST HOTELS
of Switzerland, Austria and Germany
Best Luxury Hideaway 2025
Best Leisure Hotel 2025

Condé Nast Spa Guide
THE WORLD´S BEST SPAS 2025

National Geographic
100 Hotels of a Lifetime
The World´s Ultimate Retreats

101 best Hotels of Germany
Hotel of the Year – Overall Winner 2025

Guide Michelin
Hotel 3 Keys 2024
Restaurant Ikigai 2 Stars

Condé Nast Gold List
Best Hotels of the World 2020, 2024

Bilanz Ranking (CH)
Best Resorts in Europe
 2nd in 2024