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Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway

In Elmau 2 · Kruen, Germany

  • 99.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • wellness
  • families
  • food & wine
  • couples

About Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway

Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway in Kruen, Germany, is recognised as an EMPTYJET Recommend property. The retreat features six adults-only and family spas, two state-of-the-art fitness gyms, and a Jivamukti Yoga Center with yoga retreats. Dining includes Ikigai, a French-Japanese restaurant awarded two Michelin stars, and a Jazz Piano Bar. Families are accommodated with a dedicated kids club, while tennis is available on three clay courts. The hotel is rated 99/100 by La Liste and is listed among the Top 1000 Hotels for 2026.

Why it stands out

Schloss Elmau is listed as EMPTYJET Recommend for its Michelin-starred dining, extensive spa and wellness facilities, and family-friendly amenities. Its recognition by La Liste with a 99/100 rating and inclusion in the Top 1000 Hotels for 2026 further support its selection. The location in Kruen, Germany, adds appeal for wellness and leisure.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1916
Type
Wellness, Family, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Tennis — evidence: Tennis auf drei Sandplätzen

Dining

  • MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Ikigai — ausgezeichnet mit zwei Michelin-Sternen
  • Bar — Jazz Piano Bar

Family

  • Kids club — evidence: Kids Club

Policies

  • Adults only — evidence: 5* Luxury Spa Retreat & Hideaway in den Bayerischen Alpen. Sechs Adults-Only & Family Spas.

Wellness

  • 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, 11.1867 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia6 fields

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