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Schloss Elmau

In Elmau 2, 82493 Krün, Germany

  • 4.8/5Google rating1,364 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 99.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • wellness
  • families
  • couples
  • food & wine

About Schloss Elmau

Schloss Elmau in Krün, Germany, is an EMPTYJET Preferred property known for its extensive spa facilities, including six adults-only and family spas, and a nature spa with a lap pool and sauna. The hotel features four restaurants, including Ikigai, which serves French-Japanese cuisine, and a Jazz Piano Bar. Families are accommodated with a dedicated kids club, while wellness options include a Jivamukti Yoga Center, yoga retreats, and two fitness gyms. Guests can also enjoy tennis on three clay courts.

Schloss Elmau has received notable recognition, including a place in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026 and a La Liste score of 99/100. Its combination of wellness, dining, and family-friendly amenities makes it a distinguished destination in the Bavarian Alps.

Why it stands out

Schloss Elmau is listed as EMPTYJET Preferred for its award-winning status, including La Liste Top 1000 and a 99/100 score. The property stands out for its comprehensive spa offerings, diverse dining, and family-friendly facilities in a precise Krün, Germany location.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1916 / 2007
Type
Wellness, Family, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Tennis — evidence: Tennis auf drei Sandplätzen

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — evidence: vier Restaurants
  • Bar — Jazz Piano Bar

Family

  • Kids club — evidence: Kids Club

Policies

  • Adults only — evidence: Sechs Adults-Only & Family Spas.

Wellness

  • Sauna — evidence: Nature Spa mit Lap Pool und Sauna am Ferchenbach
  • Fitness centre — evidence: zwei State-of-the Art Fitness Gyms
  • Yoga — evidence: Jivamukti Yoga Center sowie Yoga Retreats

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Ikigai — French-Japanese
Bar
Jazz Piano Bar

Family

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Kids club
Yes

Awards & affiliations

  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

47.4621, 11.1865
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