Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway
Built in 1916 by the Philosopher Dr. Johannes Müller, this heritage-listed hideaway was destroyed by a major fire in 2005. It was rebuilt in 2007 by his grandson Dietmar Mueller-Elmau as a Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway and one of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Across all 100 rooms, suites and public spaces, the cosmopolitan interior and lighting design artfully blends timeless Asian and Italian design with precious, natural materials from around the world and breathtaking views of the untouched surroundongs.
Except for breakfast, you can also enjoy all the amenities available at the Retreat.
Rooms & Suites
The Hideaway features 100 rooms, suites, and family apartments, offering its guests a wide range of opportunities for relaxing holidays—both with and away from the family.
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Spas & Pools
Relax in the Badehaus Spa and Oriental Hamam, which are reserved exclusively for adults, and with your kids in the Family-Friendly Spa and Nature Spa. Unwind with Yoga, Taiji, Pilates, soothing treatments, and the healing methods of TCM.
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Sports Unlimited
Recharge in the invigorating Alps with jogging, and mountain biking on idyllic trails, cycling on roads less traveled, hiking and rock climbing in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains, swimming in the crystal-clear Ferchensee, tennis on clay courts on-site, golf on three courses in close proximity, archery with a champion, stand-up paddling on Lake Eibsee, and kite-surfing on Lake Walchensee.
Experience great alpine skiing in Seefeld (Austrian Alps), on World Cup and Olympic runs in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and relaxed skiing on the Zugspitze Glacier (Bavarian Alps). Enjoy cross-country skiing, skate skiing, ice skating, hiking, and mountain biking in and around the Elmau Valley.
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Kids & Teens
Relaxing holidays with—and from—the family. Edutainment workshops, soccer camps, Chess Academy, Science and AI Creativity Labs.
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Bookstore
Be inspired by the in-house bookstore, author readings, political debates, and symposia on freedom and its challenges – a diverse cultural programme that consistently offers fresh food for thought.
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Fashion Shops
In the Fashion & Lifestyle Shop, guests will find accessories, home décor items, lamps, fabrics, and Schloss Elmau’s signature colourful bathrobes, as well as current collections by emerging designers.
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Restaurants
Experience the art of refining the elemental from Europe and Asia in inspiring restaurants for both adults and families. At the culinary pinnacle is Ikigai by Chris Rainer—ranked as the best 2-star restaurant in Germany and awarded two Michelin stars and 5 Gault&Millau toques.
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Lounges & Bars
Live jazz piano by the open fireplace every evening in the Al Camino Bar & Lounge. Explore the family-friendly Tea Lounge, a winter-garden, secluded terrace, and a Smokers Lounge offering spectacular views, or retreat to the Silentium Library—featuring its own terrace, and beautiful mountain vistas.
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Meetings & Events
The ideal venue for everything from a G7 summit to exclusive meetings, incentives, conferences, and weddings. The Hideaway and the Retreat can be booked for buyouts.
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Concerts & Festivals
Experience a unique cultural tradition: a vibrant program of literary events and political debates, alongside up to 150 annual concerts and several festivals with the great arists of our time.
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