Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat and Cultural Hideaway
Elmau, Bayern, Germany · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Schloss Elmau- Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideway is located 100 km south of Munich and 1000 m above sea level in probably the most beautiful sanctuary of the Bavarian Alps offering traveling aesthetes and families not only the ultimate contemporary spa experience, but also food for thought and a unique cultural tradition with some of the greatest artists and authors of our time.Nestled into the Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau offers a unique spa and cultural experience in a nature sanctuary. The castle is also a perfect base for year-round sports and to discover all of the fairy tale castles of King Ludwig II, his favorite being only a three-hour hike away. The hotel celebrates the luxury of space…
Experience the sounds of silence and rushing streams just 62 miles south of Munich in a magical sanctuary in the Bavarian Alps. Discover a luxury spa retreat and cultural hideaway beyond compare. Relax in six separate spas for adults and families, offering calm and serenity. Enjoy spa treatments and traditional Chinese medicine. Practice yoga, tai chi, qigong, and Pilates. Reenergize with unlimited sports in winter and summer. Kids can roam free or participate in edutainment and soccer camps. Feast on outstanding gourmet food, and listen as time is suspended time during classical and jazz concerts with the great artists of our time.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Try a traditional Finnish sauna experience with a therapist who will use birch branches to get your circulation going and splash cold water on you. –Tracy Larson Excelsior, Minnesota
The property, in facts
| Where | In Elmau 2, Elmau, Bayern, Germany |
|---|---|
| Category | Mountain / Ski |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 162 |
| Room types | 4 |
| Nearest airport | Innsbruck-kranebitten (INN) · 15 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Casual |
| Known for | Landmarks, Ski, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- One Bedroom Suite — Suite Sous le Toit, 1 Bedroom, Living room, south view. Some sloping attic walls, Oversized bed 200 x 210 cm, Sofa bed, natural-stone bathroom with shower and…
- Junior Suite Deluxe — Juniorsuite Deluxe, South or west view. Oversized bed, Natural-stone bathroom with shower and bathtub; bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, mini bar, safe,…
- Junior Suite Deluxe with Balcony — Juniorsuite Deluxe with balcony, South or west view. Oversized bed, Natural-stone bathroom with shower and bathtub; bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, mini bar,…
- Double Room Deluxe — Deluxe Double Room (some with balcony or terrace), South or West view, natural-stone bathroom with shower, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, minibar, safe,…
In the room
Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Mini Bar · Safe · Slippers
What advisors say
100% of the 6 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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