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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Meetings & Events
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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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Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
- 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