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Why is Schloss Elmau a high-vibe stay?
Schloss Elmau fits Connection with Nature, Local and Sustainable, Conscious Movement, Inspires Awe and Wonder and Clean Energy. A spa retreat and cultural hideaway in a protected alpine valley below the Wetterstein mountains, with daily Jivamukti yoga, running routes along mountain streams and lakes, gyms with personal trainers, creek-side ice bathing and 100% green electricity, including its own hydroelectric plant.
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Plan this tripWhat wellness features does Schloss Elmau offer?
Per the property’s own site and the sources linked below:
- In a secluded alpine valley between Germany's Zugspitze and the Austrian Karwendel, about an hour from Munich, within a nature reserve of ancient hummocky meadows
- Daily morning and afternoon classes in the Jivamukti Yoga Center, plus yoga, Pilates, Taiji and QiGong retreats
- Running routes of 3 to 18 km along mountain streams and lakes, including a 9 km trail along the Ferchenbach creek and around Ferchensee lake
- Two re-equipped indoor gyms and an outdoor gym in nature, with Technogym Skill Line, Woodway and Hammer Strength equipment, personal trainers and running-technique coaching
- Six spas, including three adults-only spas with five heated outdoor infinity pools, and a Nature Spa with ice bathing in the Ferchenbach creek
- Wild swimming in Ferchensee lake in summer, plus hiking, climbing and mountain biking in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains
- 100% green electricity since May 2022, including from its own hydroelectric plant on the grounds, with 90% of heating from Bavarian wood chips (per the hotel)
- Its own mountain spring supplies the hotel's water, and some food is sourced organically or from regional producers
- Up to 150 concerts a year in its concert hall, with admission included for hotel guests
- Named #2 Best International Spa in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2025, per the hotel
- Families are welcome, with family-friendly spas and kids' clubs; three spas are adults-only
Clean Energy
100% green electricity, including from its own hydroelectric plant on the grounds, and 90% of heating from regional wood chips, per the hotel. Source: Schloss Elmau: Sustainability, as of October 2026
Is the food at Schloss Elmau high vibe?
Not stated yet. We note fresh juices, raw, plant-based or organic food only when Schloss Elmau’s own site says so, and none is verified here yet. Food allergies or sensitivities? A High Vibe Vacay advisor can pass your needs to the kitchen before you book.
Where is Schloss Elmau?
Elmau Valley, Krün, Bavaria, Germany
Schloss Elmau is in Elmau Valley, Krün, Bavaria, Germany, in the Europe & Africa part of the directory.
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Plan your escape · Elmau Valley, Krün, Bavaria, Germany
Wake up close to wild nature in Elmau Valley
- Yoga
- Nature walks
- Organic food
- Mountain air
Photo: Horemu / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sources
- Schloss Elmau (schloss-elmau.de)
- Schloss Elmau jogging (schloss-elmau.de)
- Schloss Elmau fitness training (schloss-elmau.de)
- Nature Spa (schloss-elmau.de)
- Yoga retreats
- Sustainability
- Awards
Facts come from the pages above, as of October 2026. Policies and prices change, so confirm before booking.
