Elmau hotels

Schloss Elmau

In Elmau 2
Elmau
Germany 82493

Sophisticated yet casual Schloss Elmau’s exclusive setting is a secluded valley protected by an impressive mountain range surrounded by pure untouched nature. The resort is located near Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1hr 30 minutes by car from Munich Airport and 40 minutes by car from Innsbruck Airport. Schloss Elmau was built in 1916 by the Philosopher Dr.Johannes Mueller for his friends and as retreat for musicians and intellectuals. The castle was expanded and almost completely rebuilt as a five-star plus Cultural Retreat and Luxury Spa between 1997-2007 by his grandson Dietmar Mueller-Elmau founder of Fidelio Software the world’s leading software company for hotels. Today Schloss Elmau is the one of the most cosmopolitan and sought-after resorts in the Alps blending the luxury of space and privacy with a contemporary design aesthetic. Intimate individually appointed guest rooms and suites artfully integrate oriental influences with natural materials such as ancient stone hardwood floors and polished oak and teak to create an atmosphere where state-of-the-art meets timeless elegance. The resort’s three spas seven restaurants three libraries extensive bookstore and two spectacular concert halls offer a wealth of options for a diversity of palates and sensibilities. For almost a century Schloss Elmau has been cultivating a unique world-class cultural tradition of music literature and dance. Guests can encounter some of the greatest classical and jazz musicians of our time or debate geopolitics with interesting visitors and renowned intellectuals from all over the world. Each year the cultural program features more than 150 concerts dance and literary events as well as several international festivals. Children can enjoy more than 40 weeks of cultural and adventure programs including special festivals such as science labs literary events and music festivals. Enjoy some of the best sightseeing the area has to offer such as one of King Ludwig.