The Schloss Elmau Experience
well-being for body, mind & soul
escape. unwind. recharge.
Escape to Schloss Elmau — the ultimate Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway nestled high in the Elmau Valley between the Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps and the Karwendel Mountains on the border with Austria. Near Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the King’s House on Schachen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Unwind in six spacious spas — three for adults only and three for families. Recharge in pristine nature with Sports and Longevity Retreats, featuring ice bathing, TCM, Taiji & QiGong, Dance, Gaga, Pilates, and Yoga.
And beyond all: the sounds of silent mountains and rushing streams, two-starred Ikigai fine dining, food for thought, and time truly suspended during concerts & festivals with the great artists of our time.
Two Hotels. One Resort.
Embrace the luxury of space, possibility, and serenity in two unique Leading Hotels of the World, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging in spacious yet intimate interiors blending timeless Italian elegance, and natural materials from around the world with breathtaking views of the Alps.
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Six Spas. Nine Pools.
Adults Only: The Badehaus Spa at the Hideaway features three signature outdoor infinity lap pools and a cold plunge pool. The Oriental Hamam at the Hideaway celebrating a spa tradition rooted in antiquity. The intimate Shantigiri Spa at the Retreat offers an outdoor infinity lap pool alongside a Japanese Onsen Pool.
Family-Friendly: The Family Spa at the Hideaway is home to a serene indoor infinity lap pool. The Shantigiri Family Spa at the Retrest offers a breathtaking outdoor infinity lap pool, and the huge Nature Spa features a classic lap pool and rustic sauna at the Ferchenbach mountain stream—the perfect setting for ice bathing.
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Sports Unlimited
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hiking and jogging on secluded paths, mountain biking and road cycling on low-traffic routes, mountaineering and extreme climbing in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains, swimming in the crystal-clear Ferchensee, tennis on three clay courts, golf in Oberau, Wallgau, and Seefeld, archery with a champion, stand-up paddling and rowing on Lake Eibsee, and kite-surfing on Lake Walchensee.
Winter
Ice skating and cross-country skiing in the Elmau Valley, alpine skiing, and ski touring on the Zugspitze as well as in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Seefeld/Tirol.
Concerts & Festivals
Program CalendarMusic is well-being for mind & soul. It clears the head, touches the heart, and inspires. It connects us with ourselves, with others, and with an unforgettable sense of eternity. For us, the experience of concerts and festivals with the great artists of our time is essential for a meaningful life and continuous rejuvenation.
Culinary Art
Relish European, and Asian cuisine, as well as Ikigai by Chris Rainer— honored with two Michelin stars and five Gault&Millau toques. And beyond: experience the vibrant energy, and authentic warmth of a young, enthusiastic hosts from around the globe.
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