The Schloss Elmau
Family Experience
Luxury Family Time & Me Time
with World-Class Wellness, Sports &
High Culture for four generations
Thanks to the uniquely secluded Elmau Valley set high in the tranquil Bavarian Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Schloss Elmau is the ultimate luxury spa resort for both relaxed Family Time and private Me Time. Experience an unsurpassed variety of possibilities for multigenerational family vacations at our two extraordinary Leading Hotels of the World.
WELLNESS
Unwind in three Adults-Only Spas or enjoy quality time with your children in three dedicated Family-Friendly Spas.
EDUCATION & SPORT
While you relax, your children can explore nature through sports unlimited, participate in Edutainment Workshops (AI, IT, chess, literature, photography) led by renowned experts, or join Soccer Camps coached by youth trainers from the German 1. Bundesliga—learning new skills and building lasting friendships through play.
MUSIC AND LITERATURE
In the evenings, join your children to experience unforgettable moments of truly "suspended time" during Concerts & Festivals featuring the great artists of our time, or discover inspiring books for the whole family in our sophisticated Bookstore.
Luxury Spa Retreat &
Cultural Hideaway
Dwell in possibility and a feeling of peace, serenity, and belonging at two extraordinary Leading Hotels of the World, perched high in the Bavarian Alps on the border of Tyrol.
The Luxury Hideaway
The Hideaway celebrates the luxury of space and diversity. It is the preferred choice for families and artists, featuring dedicated family apartments, Kids & Teens Clubs, Concert Hall, and the two-starred Ikigai Restaurant..
The Ultra Luxury Retreat
The Retreat celebrates the luxury of space & privacy with breathtaking views of the tranquil Alps and the rushing Ferchenbach creek. It has been the residence for the Heads of State & Government at two G7 Summits and features XXL Presidential & Family Summit Suites.
In addition to enjoying breakfast at their booked hotel, guests of either hotel are welcome to utilize all available amenities and services at both hotes.
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Luxury Wellness in six Spas
Adults Only
Badehaus Spa, and Oriental Hamam at the Hideaway, and Shantigiri Spa & Onsen at the Retreat.
Family Friendly
Hideaway Family Spa featuring an indoor infinity lap pool and the Shantigiri Family Spa at the Retreat featuring a year-round heated outdoor infinity lap pool.
Nature Pure
Nature Spa featuring a lap pool and a rustic sauna right by the crystal-clear Ferchenbach stream — perfect for ice bathing. And above all, the incredibly peaceful Lake Ferchensee, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Alps for wild-swimming.
Sports Unlimited in the Alps
Discover endless possibilities and recharge while hiking or jogging along secluded trails, mountain biking, cycling or road biking on trails and roads less traveled, wild-swimming in crystal-clear lakes, mountaineering and extreme rock climbing in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains.
Perfect your tennis on three clay courts, tee off on three of the region's most beautiful golf courses, or learn the art of archery from a champion. Lakes Eibsee and Lautersee invite you to stand-up paddle, while Lake Walchensee remains a mecca for kite surfers.
Experience an unparalleled winter wonderland while ice skating directly in front of the hotel, cross-country skiing in the untouched Elmau Valley, or alpine skiing, snowboarding, and ski touring for all levels on the Zugspitze, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, or Seefeld in Austria.
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Restaurants for Adults & Families
Relish culinary art from Italy, Thailand, India, and Japan, as well as French-Japanese cuisine at Ikigai — honored with two Michelin stars and five Gault&Millau toques.
And beyond: experience the vibrant energy and authentic warmth of our young team of enthusiastic hosts from around the globe.
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World-Class Concerts & Festivals
Music calms the mind, expands the heart, and fosters a profound connection to ourselves, to others, and to a sense of eternity. As an essential part of life and holistic renewal, it is deeply rooted in the DNA of Schloss Elmau—an inimitable and internationally renowned tradition for over a century.
Our concert hall, with its extraordinary acoustics, hosts up to 150 concerts annually, along with several festivals and recordings featuring the great artists of our time.
Cultural Program Calendar