The Schloss Elmau Experience
— well-being for body, mind & soul —

• The breathtaking, secluded, and solitary location in a vast, protected high valley at the foot of the Alps is unrivaled in Europe.
• The inimitable, century-old tradition of concerts and festivals featuring the greatest artists of our time is unmatched worldwide.
• The freedom to choose between two "Leading Hotels of the World" within a single resort is absolutely extraordinary.
• The abundance of space in the spas and pools—dedicated to both adults and families alike—is second to none.
• The first hotel to have hosted two G7 Summits (in 2015 and 2025).

A Historic Venue

Schloss Elmau was the first hotel to twice host a G7 Summit—in 2015, under the presidency of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel with President Barack Obama, and in 2022, under Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz with President Joe Biden.

By car: 1 ½ hours from Munich Airport via Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

By train: 1 ½ hours via Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Klais station.

By car: 45 minutes from Innsbruck Airport.

By car or train: 50 minutes from Innsbruck main station.

By car: 20 minutes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

1,000 meters (3,280 ft) above sea level. Schloss Elmau offers fantastic sporting opportunities year-round. Winter sports on the Zugspitze are generally possible from December through the end of April.

The Luxury Hideaway & The Cultural Hideaway

Built in 1916, the Luxury Hideaway was largely demolished following a major fire in 2005 and rebuilt in 2007 according to the designs of Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, embracing a new sense of spaciousness. The rooms and suites in the Hideaway range from 25 to 110 sqm. The Hideaway is home to the Bath House, Oriental Hamam, Indoor Family Spa, the Concert Hall, the Bookstore, the two-star restaurant Ikigai, the Thai Restaurant, the Family Restaurant, the Kids Club, and the Sports Center.

The Ultra Luxury Retreat

The Ultra Luxury Retreat was built between 2013 and 2015, also according to the designs of Dietmar Mueller-Elmau. The Retreat served as the residence for the heads of state and government during the G7 Summits in 2015 and 2022. The suites in the Retreat range from 55 to 200 sqm. It features the Outdoor Adult Spa with a Japanese Onsen, an Outdoor Family Spa, the Yoga Pavilion, as well as the Japanese and Mediterranean restaurants and the Library Lounge.

Guests of either hotel are welcome to enjoy all amenities and offerings across the entire resort.

Symbolism & Interior Design

The elephant, featured on the Indian linen fabrics by Andrew Martin, is omnipresent throughout Schloss Elmau. In India, the elephant Ganesha is the symbol of memory and discernment—qualities without which we could find no orientation in the world, nor gain entry into the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple.

The interior design of Schloss Elmau, developed by Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, is a reflection of the world's complexity, and contradictions, which are unique to every individual. This diversity of spaces, materials, and furnishings from around the globe is illuminated by the omnipresence of golden light fixtures by Enzo Catellani. In their form, these lights represent the sun and the moon—sources of light that remain the same for all humanity.

Accommodations & Interiors

The Luxury Hideaway features 100 rooms, suites, and family apartments, ranging from 20 to 110 sqm.

The Ultra Luxury Retreat offers 47 junior suites, presidential suites, and family apartments, ranging from 60 to 200 sqm.

All rooms are furnished with timelessly elegant furniture from Italy and Asia and are appointed with precious, natural materials sourced from around the world.

Spa & Wellness Facilities

Hideaway Bath House Spa – Adults Only – 4 outdoor pools, heated year-round, including Salt Walter Pool (35°C). Sunset Pool (35°C in Winter, (28°C in Summer), Rooftop Pool ((32°C in Winter, 30°C)in Summer)

Hideaway Oriental Hamam – Adults Only – 500 sqm, 4 Treatment Rooms, 3 Dome Rooms, 2 Steambaths, Tealounge

Retreat Shantigiri Spa – Adults Only – Outdoor Infinity Pool (32°C). and Onsen Pool (40°C)., heated year-round.

Hideaway Family Spa – Indoor Infinity Pool (32°C). Sauna, Bio-Sauna, Herbal Sauna, Sole-Steam Bath, Infra-Red Sauna

Retreat Shantigiri Family Spa – Outdoor Infinity Pool, (32°C). heated year-round

Nature Spa – Lap pool (28 °C).and Sauna at the Ferchenbach stream – June to September.

Lake Ferchensee – 3 km from the hotel – June to September (22–24°C in July and August).

Culinary Offerings

Hideaway Ikigai by Chris Rainer – French-Japanese cuisine with two Michelin stars and 5 Toques (Gault&Millau) – 28 seats.

Hideaway La Salle – Family restaurant – 120 seats.

Hideaway Fidelio – Thai restaurant – 80 seats.

Hideaway Kaminstube – Fondue restaurant – 30 seats.

Hideaway Ananda – Spa restaurant – 24 seats.

Retreat Summit – Mediterranean cuisine – 32 seats – Adults Only.

Retreat Summit Pavilion – Sushi restaurant – 28 seats.

Retreat Tutto Mondo – Family restaurant – 46 seats.

Retreat Ganesha – Private dining – 32 seats.

Hideaway Tea Lounge – 70 seats

Hideaway Al Camino Jazz Lounge & Bar – 50 seats

Hideaway Smokers Lounge – 14 seats

Hideaway Silentium Library – 11 seats

140–160 concerts and 30–40 book presentations and political debates annually, including the following festivals:

• Chamber Music Festivals – Mid-Januar
• Nils Landgren Festival – The week before Easter
• Daniel Hope Week – The week after Easter
• Piano Summit - in 2026 last week of May withYuja Wang, Mao Fujits
• The Romantic Era Music Festival – Last week of  June
• Christian Gerhaher Liedwoche – Biennially (every two years) in autumn
• European Jazztival – Mid-November
• Literary Festival – Mid-November
• Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau – Late November
• Political Symposions - Beginning of December

Events & Conferences

• 300 seats in the Concert Hall
• 120 seats in the Fidelio
• 90 seats in the Yoga Pavilion

Meetings

• Boardroom: 12 seats
• Breakout Rooms: 3 rooms for 50 guests each
• Yoga Pavilion: 75 seats

Banquets

• Concert Hall: 180 seats
• La Salle: 160 seats
• Fidelio: 80 seats
• The Retreat: 250 seats
   

300 employees from more than 50 nations, 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