Schloss Elmau
FirstSuites Score
9.92 / 10
10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.
In Elmau 2, 82493 Krün, Germany
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Global excellence index
Independent luxury
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EMPTYJET Consensus
81.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,687 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trustpilot.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- wellness
- families
- couples
- food & wine
About Schloss Elmau
Schloss Elmau in Krün, Germany, is an EMPTYJET 5-star 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 5-star 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
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Opened / renovated
- 1916 / 2007
- Type
- Wellness, Family, Romantic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Tennis — evidence: Tennis auf drei Sandplätzen
Dining
- MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Ikigai — ausgezeichnet mit zwei Michelin-Sternen
- 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 2026Family
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideThree Keys2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
47.4621, 11.1865Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia6 fields