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Schloss Elmau
Elmau, Germany · Independent · Apex Luxury
Philosopher Johannes Müller and architect Carl Sattler built this Bavarian castle between 1914 and 1916 as a cultural retreat for Müller's readers. After a 7 August 2005 fire, grandson Dietmar Müller-Elmau rebuilt it, reopening in 2007. The Retreat wing opened in 2015 and housed heads of state for the G7 in 2015 and again in 2022, the first hotel to host that summit twice. MICHELIN Three Keys. 162 rooms.
- 162 rooms
- Opened 1916
- Architect: Carlo Sattler & Christoph Sattler
About Schloss Elmau
- Built 1914-1916 by philosopher Johannes Müller and architect Carl Sattler as a cultural retreat.
- A 7 August 2005 fire destroyed much of the main house; Dietmar Müller-Elmau rebuilt it by 2007.
- The first hotel to host two G7 summits, in 2015 and 2022, in the Retreat wing.
Restaurants and bars
- Al Camino Bar — Bar
- IKIGAI — Restaurant · Chef Christoph Rainer · Two MICHELIN Stars
Experiences
- Culinary events with Christoph Rainer and guest chefs — Two-star chef Christoph Rainer hosts guest top chefs at cooking stations with premium partners and selected winemakers, plus music.
- Deutsch-Britische Musikwoche — Music week founded in 1957 by Hans Oppenheim and the Amadeus Quartett, running uninterrupted since, and presented as a world-renowned chamber music institution.
- Schloss Elmau Symposien — Scholarly symposia held at the hotel since 1998 on political theology, Jewish and German intellectual history and current politics, with international participants.
- Concerts, jazz and literature — Regular concerts, jazz evenings and literary events held at the hotel alongside the symposia.
- Jüdische Kulturtage (Tarbut) — Jewish cultural days held at the hotel since 2001 with members of Jewish communities from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- Spielweg takes over dinner — Five-course game-cuisine menu on 16 and 17 October, with optional wine pairing.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Yoga
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
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