Schloss Elmau - Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway (Elmau, Germany)
08-30-2009 06:07 AM
Hello,
Since we recently moved to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Southern Germany, we have been exploring the area around us on bicycle. We came upon the sophisticated yet casual, Schloss Elmau, a Cultural Hideaway & Luxury Spas (several of them). This wonderful LHW lies in a secluded valley, protected by an impressive mountain range, surrounded by pure, untouched nature.This property would be a wonderful addition the LL Collection of properties and I would highly recommend it since LL has so few properties in Germany. It is a wonderful place to spend a few days to relax in the summer as well as in the winter.
This great resort is located near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Munich Airport and 40 minutes by car from Innsbruck Airport. Schloss Elmau - Cultural Hideaway & Luxury Spas was built in 1916 by the Philosopher Dr. Johannes Muller for his friends and as retreat for musicians and intellectuals. The castle was expanded and almost completely rebuilt as a five-star plus Cultural Retreat and Luxury Spa between 1997-2007 by his grandson Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, founder of Fidelio Software, the world's leading software company for hotels. Today Schloss Elmau - Cultural Hideaway & Luxury Spas is the one of the most cosmopolitan and sought-after resorts in the Alps blending the luxury of space and privacy with a contemporary design aesthetic. Intimate, individually appointed guest rooms and suites artfully integrate oriental influences with natural materials such as ancient stone, hardwood floors and polished oak and teak to create an atmosphere where state-of-the-art meets timeless elegance. The resort's four spas, seven restaurants, three libraries, extensive bookstore and two spectacular concert halls offer a wealth of options for a diversity of palates and sensibilities. For almost a century Schloss Elmau - Cultural Hideaway & Luxury Spas has been cultivating a unique, world-class cultural tradition of music, literature and dance. Guests can encounter some of the greatest classical and jazz musicians of our time, or debate geopolitics with interesting visitors and renowned intellectuals from all over the world. Each year, the cultural program features more than 150 concerts, dance and literary events, as well as several international festivals. Children can enjoy more than 40 weeks of cultural and adventure programs including special festivals such as science labs, literary events and music festivals. You can enjoy some of the best sightseeing the area has to offer, such as one of King Ludwig II fairy tale castles like Schloss Linderhoff, Neuschwantein, Hohen Schwangau or Heren Chiemsee. Schloss Elmau exclusively set in a secluded valley in pure untouched nature and yet casually sophisticated in the inside. No traffic and all grounds are safe and secure. Perfect location for walks, hiking and mountain biking or just inhale the scent of the woods. A small crystal-clear creek on the grounds perfect to listen to and experience purest tranquility. Adult spa ensures absolute peace and quietness when relaxing and seeking unique experience.Family spa perfect for families to enjoy spa-time together. Nature -spa Finnish sauna along the mountain creek, outside massage parlor, relaxing areas along the creek. Various playgrounds around the property. In winter Nordic ski slope in front of the hotel, Nordic ski nearby. 20 minutes by car to the renowned Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Skiing and shopping. Various outdoor activities on weekly programme, plus rafting, paragliding, horse-back-riding, golf etc. activities nearby.
The address is: Elmau 2, 82493 Elmau, Germany (www.schloss-elmau.de/) and room rates range from 210 Euros for a single and 426 Euros for a double
 
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