Active Retreats

If you definitely don't want to lie lazily on the beach on vacation, but really want to get going, an active vacation is the best choice. Whether it's sports in and around the sea or water, or climbing the mountains. Wild water in a canoe, or up the mountain on a bike? The possibilities are endless. And at any time of year. Active vacations alone or as a couple, but also in a group, are great fun. Recharged and full of energy, you can then return to everyday life.

302 curated retreats 4.9 (226 reviews) from €99
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
  • 🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat
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10 People interested

🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$462 / 6 Days

4.5
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
  • Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy
10 People interested

Monastery time-out yoga/mindfulness/stress management - health insurance prevention subsidy

Kall, Germany

$277 / 3 Days

  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
  • Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind
9 People interested

Soul yoga, hiking, inner harmony & peace of mind

Kall, Germany

$383 / 4 Days

5.0
  • Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region
  • Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region
  • Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region
  • Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region
  • Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region
  • Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region
6 People interested

Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region

Altenfelden, Austria

$424 / 3 Days

5.0
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
  • ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)
13 People interested

ALM RETREAT (4-day mountain getaway for more balance and serenity)

Weerberg, Austria

$883 / 4 Days

5.0
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
  • 🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence
8 People interested

🌙 Yin Yoga Retreat – Your strength grows in silence

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$252 / 3 Days

4.5
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
  • 6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
7 People interested

6 Days of Pottery and Weight Loss or Healthy Eating

Weilrod, Germany

$613 / 7 Days

4.7
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
  • Yoga and trekking in the desert
14 People interested

Yoga and trekking in the desert

M'Hamid el Ghizlane, Morocco

$1,698 / 8 Days

5.0
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
  • Granite pilgrimage and yoga
14 People interested

Granite pilgrimage and yoga

Altenfelden , Austria

$719 / 5 Days

  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
  • ☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!
16 People interested

☀️ Yoga Retreat Special: 7-day retreat – pay for only 5!

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$584 / 8 Days

  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
  • 5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca
11 People interested

5 days of coaching and enjoyment at Finca Limoncello, Sant Juan/Mallorca

Sant Joan, Spain

$937 / 6 Days

5.0
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
  • Pause for thought: time for your new
16 People interested

Pause for thought: time for your new

Grand Est, France

$742 / 4 Days

  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
  • New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert
12 People interested

New Year's Eve Yoga Retreat in the Jordanian Desert

Wadi Rum, Jordan, Jordan

$1,036 / 5 Days

5.0
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
  • LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali
13 People interested

LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Psychological Intensive Retreat incl. Yoga, Breathwork & Ceremonies in Bali

Tejakula / Singaraja, Indonesia

$3,396 / 8 Days

5.0
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)
8 People interested

5 Days of Yoga on Norderney – Between Wind and Open Spaces (Certified Prevention Course)

Norderney, Germany

$389 $365 Frühbucher / 6 Days

  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
  • YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!
9 People interested

YOGA RETREAT ON LAKE GARDA - DISCOVER THE UNIQUE YOGAWALK® METHOD!

Arco, Italy

$1,757 / 8 Days

5.0
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
  • Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen
6 People interested

Retreat Yoga & Transformatives Atmen

Borgwedel, Germany

$465 / 3 Days

5.0
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
  • QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
9 People interested

QIGONG KORFU & ZAGORI - Greece

Arillas Agiou Georgiou, Greece

$3,182 / 15 Days

  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
  • 🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving
10 People interested

🌿 Nature & Yoga - A Retreat That Gets You Moving

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$252 / 3 Days

  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
  • Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking
10 People interested

Monastery retreat: Mind detox with qigong, mindfulness, meditation, and hiking

Kall, Germany

$560 / 6 Days

  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
  • Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp
10 People interested

Summer camps for adults - Your summer camp

Rosenberg, Germany

$494 / 4 Days

5.0
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
  • Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house
2 People interested

Men's weekend at the Gottin manor house

Warnkenhagen OT Gottin, Germany

$625 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
  • Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp
11 People interested

Reconnect - Yoga and the Sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surf Camp

Gelfa, Portugal

$1,413 / 8 Days

5.0
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
  • PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel
13 People interested

PILATES Body Balance inkl. Hotel

Neumarkt in der Steiermark, Austria

$1,544 / 8 Days

5.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is an active retreat?
An active retreat combines sporting activities such as hiking, cycling, surfing, climbing, or water sports with relaxation and personal time out. Unlike a classic sports holiday, an active retreat also focuses on conscious recovery, healthy nutrition, and often yoga or meditation alongside physical activity. This way, you can recharge your energy while actively experiencing nature. You'll currently find 302 active retreat offerings with us.
What activities are offered at an active retreat?
The range of activities is diverse and depends on the specific retreat. Typical offerings include hiking, mountain biking, surfing, stand-up paddling, climbing, kayaking, trail running, yoga, and swimming. Many retreats combine several activities to provide plenty of variety. Among our 302 offerings, you're sure to find the perfect active programme for your taste.
Do I need to be very fit to join an active retreat?
No, most active retreats offer programmes for different fitness levels – from beginners to advanced participants. Many organisers provide various difficulty levels to choose from, so you can set your own pace. You'll find information about the requirements in each retreat description. If in doubt, you can contact the provider directly to ask whether the retreat is suitable for your fitness level.
How much does an active retreat cost?
The prices for active retreats vary depending on the destination, duration, accommodation, and included services. On Retreat Urlaub, prices range from €117 to €11.682, with an average price of €1.562. The price typically includes accommodation, guided activities, and often meals as well. Pay attention to the detailed service descriptions when booking to find the best offer for your budget.
Which destinations are particularly popular for active retreats?
Popular destinations for active retreats include the Alps (Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol) for hiking and climbing, Portugal and Spain for surf retreats, the Canary Islands for year-round outdoor activities, Scandinavia for nature and adventure retreats, and Bali and Costa Rica for a combination of surfing, yoga, and tropical nature. Browse through our 302 offerings to discover your ideal destination.
Can I book an active retreat as a solo traveller?
Absolutely! Active retreats are ideal for solo travellers. You'll meet like-minded people who also enjoy movement and nature, and you can make new connections in an open group atmosphere. Many retreats offer single rooms or the option to book a shared room. Solo travellers particularly appreciate the combination of community and personal freedom that an active retreat provides.
What should I bring to an active retreat?
The packing list depends on the planned activities. Generally, we recommend comfortable sportswear, sturdy footwear (e.g., hiking boots), sun protection, a water bottle, and depending on the programme, swimwear or special equipment. Many retreats provide sports equipment such as surfboards, bicycles, or yoga mats on site. You'll usually find a detailed recommendation of what to bring in the retreat description.
How does an active retreat differ from a regular sports holiday?
Compared to a classic sports holiday, an active retreat places greater emphasis on holistic well-being. In addition to sporting activities, there are often complementary offerings such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness exercises, healthy nutrition, and wellness treatments. The goal is not just physical fitness but also mental recovery and personal growth. You'll return from your holiday not only fitter but also more relaxed and balanced. Discover our 302 active retreats now and find your perfect getaway.