Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway

5-star luxury spa retreat in the Bavarian Alps with a concert hall

Amenities & Facilities

Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway operates eight outdoor and indoor swimming pools, including a rooftop pool in the Retreat building. The hotel maintains a spa and wellness centre with sauna, steam rooms, and a dedicated Japanese Onsen. Guests also have access to a fitness centre, electric vehicle charging station, and free on-site private parking.

Dining

The hotel offers seven dining options, including the two-Michelin-star Japanese restaurant Ikigai and the Summit Pavilion sushi restaurant. Other choices include the Mediterranean restaurant Tutto Mondo, the fondue restaurant Kaminstube, and the main buffet restaurant La Salle. A Thai restaurant (Fidelio) and a mountainside restaurant (Elmauer Alm, seasonal) complete the culinary program.

Entertainment & Culture

Schloss Elmau features an in-house concert hall that hosts classical music performances, jazz concerts, and the annual Daniel Hope Week. The hotel's cultural program includes recitals by award-winning musicians, accessible to all guests at no extra charge. A bookstore, library, and multiple lounges provide quiet spaces for reading and relaxation.

Family Offerings

The hotel runs a kids' club with tailored activities for children aged 2-5 and 6+, including creative classes and outdoor adventures. Family pools in both the Hideaway and Retreat buildings are open year-round, with separate adult-only areas for parents. Babysitting services and a children's playground with sledges in winter are available on request.

Wellness & Spa

The spa complex (Badhaus) includes a Hamam, steam rooms, and a Japanese Onsen, alongside a yoga pavilion offering daily classes. Guests can book massages, facials, and treatments such as hot stone massages and traditional Chinese Medicine therapies. The Retreat also offers an adults-only pool and clothing-optional sauna areas for a serene experience.

• Location: Secluded valley in the Bavarian Alps, 17 km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Rooms: Standard rooms in the Retreat and Hideaway buildings, with mountain views and balconies
• Dining: 7 dining options including a two-Michelin-star restaurant (Ikigai)
• Wellness: 8 indoor and outdoor swimming pools, comprehensive spa with Japanese Onsen
• Entertainment: In-house concert hall with classical and jazz performances, Daniel Hope Week
• Family: Kids' club with tailored activities, family-friendly pools and playgrounds
• Service: BMW loaner car for local excursions, 24-hour front desk and airport shuttle