Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway

Schloss Elmau occupies a century-old castle in the Bavarian Alps, surrounded by meadows and mountain peaks that have changed little since the property opened in 1916. Awarded three MICHELIN Keys — the guide's highest hotel distinction — it combines a serious spa culture (six pools, 17 treatment rooms, 170 wellness staff) with an equally serious commitment to classical music: over 300 concerts are staged each year in the castle's own concert hall. The G7 summit was held here in 2015 and again in 2022. With 140 rooms and suites spread across the original Schloss and the adjacent Retreat building, it remains one of Europe's most complete resort experiences.