Elmau Valley, Bavarian Alps, Germany - Retreat Suite - Adults-Only Sanctuary - Shantigiri Spa and Japanese Onsen
Schloss Elmau Retreat is one of the most celebrated ultra-luxury sanctuary hotels in Europe - a contemporary adults-only retreat on a sunny hilltop in the protected Elmau Valley of the Bavarian Alps, 150 metres east of the original Schloss Elmau Hideaway, with 47 spacious suites offering panoramic views of the Wetterstein mountain range. The Retreat served as the residence of heads of state during the G7 Summits in 2015 and 2022, and is consistently named among the finest luxury hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, National Geographic, and the Leading Hotels of the World.
The Shantigiri Adults-Only Spa at the Retreat is the most extraordinary alpine spa in Germany - a hillside spa complex with a 20-metre outdoor infinity pool heated to 32 degrees Celsius, a Japanese Onsen pool heated to 40 degrees Celsius, an intimate lounge with an open fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the spectacular Wetterstein mountain backdrop. The Jivamukti Yoga Center at the Retreat offers daily yoga sessions in a 120 square metre pavilion with panoramic mountain views, while the TCM and Medical Spa provides the most sophisticated wellness programme in the Bavarian Alps.
The Schloss Elmau concert hall is the most extraordinary cultural venue in the Alps - a 300-seat hall hosting a century-old tradition of classical music concerts and festivals with the great artists of our time, from legendary orchestras and soloists to jazz ensembles and contemporary performers. The Retreat guests have access to all cultural events, the Ikigai two-Michelin-star French-Japanese restaurant, the Summit Restaurant with alpine mountain views, the Elmauer Alm mountain restaurant at 1,203 metres altitude above the valley, and the complete Schloss Elmau experience across both the Retreat and the Hideaway.
The Retreat Suite at Schloss Elmau is the signature accommodation of the most exclusive adults-only alpine sanctuary in Germany - a spacious suite of 60 to 200 square metres with private balcony, panoramic Wetterstein mountain views, and interiors furnished with timelessly elegant Italian and Asian pieces alongside precious natural materials sourced from around the world. The suite provides full access to the Shantigiri Adults-Only Spa, the Jivamukti Yoga Pavilion, all Retreat restaurants, the 300-seat concert hall, and the complete Schloss Elmau programme across both the Retreat and the Hideaway.
The Retreat Suite guests experience the complete Schloss Elmau programme - private guided alpine hiking through the Elmau Valley and the Wetterstein mountain landscape, Shantigiri Spa sessions including the Japanese Onsen and the outdoor infinity pool, classical music concerts in the 300-seat hall, Summit Restaurant dining with alpine panorama, Jivamukti yoga in the mountain pavilion, and the Elmauer Alm mountain restaurant at 1,203 metres.
The Summit Restaurant at Schloss Elmau Retreat is the most atmospheric fine dining venue in the Bavarian Alps - an adults-only restaurant serving seasonal and local Bavarian alpine cuisine from the highest quality regional producers, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling views of the Wetterstein mountain range as backdrop. The Summit menu changes with the seasons of the Bavarian Alps - spring herbs from the alpine meadows, summer game from the surrounding forests, autumn mushrooms from the valley, and winter root vegetables and preserved seasonal produce from the Elmau estate.
The Ikigai restaurant at Schloss Elmau holds two Michelin stars for its extraordinary French-Japanese fine dining programme - the most celebrated restaurant in the Bavarian Alps and one of the finest in Germany. The Elmauer Alm mountain restaurant at 1,203 metres altitude above the Elmau Valley, reached by a 45-minute alpine hike or e-bike ride from the Schloss, serves traditional Bavarian mountain dishes with the Zugspitze and Wetterstein range as backdrop - the most dramatic dining setting in Germany.
Four nights at Schloss Elmau Retreat Suite - the morning yoga, the private alpine hike, the Shantigiri Japanese Onsen, the classical concert, the Ikigai Michelin dinner, the e-bike to Elmauer Alm, and the farewell Summit Restaurant dinner.
Classical concert programme varies by season. Ikigai reservation required in advance. Elmauer Alm accessible by hike or e-bike (seasonal). Shantigiri Spa exclusively for adults. Helicopter alpine tour arranged with minimum 48 hours notice. Contact your Richseen specialist.
Schloss Elmau hosted the G7 in 2015 and 2022. The Retreat has 47 suites. The Shantigiri Spa has a Japanese Onsen at 40 degrees Celsius. The outdoor infinity pool is at 32 degrees Celsius. The concert hall seats 300. The Jivamukti Yoga pavilion is 120 square metres. The Elmauer Alm is at 1,203 metres altitude. Ikigai has two Michelin stars. Munich Airport is one hour away. The Zugspitze is visible from the valley. The Ferchenbach stream runs through the estate.
A 4-night Retreat Suite stay at Schloss Elmau - daily breakfast and selected dining, private alpine hike, Shantigiri Spa with Japanese Onsen, classical concert, Ikigai Michelin dinner, e-bike to Elmauer Alm, Jivamukti yoga, and Munich Airport transfers.
The Wetterstein at dawn from the suite balcony. The Onsen at 40 degrees. The concert hall at dusk. The Ikigai dinner. The Elmauer Alm at 1,203 metres. The Ferchenbach stream at first light.
All components are fully flexible - refined with your Richseen specialist prior to confirmation.