❤️ PartnerYoga Retreat - Growing & relaxing together (couple prices)
Weil im Schönbuch, Germany
$2,408 / 6 Days
Detox Retreats in Germany
Detox in Germany means short travel times, familiar food traditions in the background, clear medical supervision and houses that have specialised in fasting and dietary rest for years. Programs range from a weekend detox in Brandenburg to a medically supervised fasting week in the Allgäu, from Buchinger-style houses in Bavaria to base-fasting farms on the Baltic coast. 443 active programs, typically seven days, spread across the coast, the low mountain ranges and the alpine foothills.
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4-Day Vipassana Retreat
Vallendar, Germany
$682 / 5 Days
New Year's Retreat 2027
Bodenmais, Germany
$218 / 3 Days
GlowstickYoga Retreat - time for you & your girlfriends (couple price)
Weil im Schönbuch, Germany
$2,408 / 6 Days
Inner Light Retreat – Silent Retreat – A Soul’s Journey to Yourself – Preparation for the Darkness Retreat
Ahausen, Germany
$218 / 3 Days
Time to break free. Das exklusive Einzelcoaching-RETREAT.
Crailsheim, Germany
$2,266 / 3 Days
One-time painting sessions or individual appointments in Münster and Crete – Art therapy with a proven method
Münster, Germany
$183 / 2 Days
Nature Retreat: "Space for Inner Healing & Reconnection" in the Bavarian Alps
Berchtesgaden, Germany
$1,136 / 4 Days
Mountain retreat "Wilderness Yoga" in the Bavarian Alps
Berchtesgaden, Germany
$952 / 4 Days
Yin Yoga Retreat: Winter Tranquility in the Allgäu
Mayerhöfen, Germany
$400 / 4 Days
"Naturzeit" Mountain Retreat in the Bavarian Alps
Berchtesgaden, Germany
$562 / 2 Days
Strength from Silence – New Year's Retreat January 22, 2027 – January 24, 2027
Freiberg, Germany
$711
$631
Frübucher
/ 3 Days
Reconnecting bow making seminar in the mountains
Berchtesgaden, Germany
$791 / 4 Days
Therapeutic Hike - Heart-Centered, Trauma-Sensitive Nature Therapy - One-Day Guided Experience in Nature
Reichelsheim (Odenwald), Germany
$343 / 3 Days
Find Your Center Again—3 personalized coaching sessions just for you!
Hechingen-Boll, Germany
$344 / 3 Days
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Breathwork Retreat: New Year's Breath – Letting Go of the Old, Welcoming the New [4 days ~ Rhön]
Ehrenberg (Rhön), Germany
$281 / 4 Days
Online retreat "Activation soul plan" with spiritual coaching
Berchtesgaden, Germany
$791 / 2 Days
Summer at SEINsART | Nature Days for Parents and Children
Feucht, Germany
$677 / 4 Days
Quantum leap to freedom
Witten-Herbede, Germany
$803 / 3 Days
Private retreat—just you, me, and the North Sea
Pellworm, Germany
$2,804 / 2 Days
Creative journey to yourself | Vision workshop
Fronreute, Germany
$1,491 / 2 Days
Winter Reset – A Mindful Start to the Year
Köngernheim, Germany
$344 / 3 Days
Women's Retreat in the Eifel Region Near Bonn and Cologne
Schalkenbach, Germany
$367 / 3 Days
IKIGAI AND MEDITATION RETREAT · SEPTEMBER 2026
Freiberg, Germany
$826 / 4 Days
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Heilfasten, Basenfasten and detox?
Buchinger Heilfasten is the strictest form: three to seven days on broth, juice, tea and water only, medically supervised, a clear method from the 1930s. Basenfasten is milder; alkaline vegetables, fruit and herbs are eaten while acid-formers like coffee, sugar, meat and white flour are left out, so real meals remain on the table. Detox as a wider term covers a broader family: juice cures, smoothie weeks, liver cleansing, clean eating, sometimes paired with sauna and movement, often without medical oversight. Which variant fits depends on how much restriction you want, how much medical supervision you need and whether your goal is weight, metabolism or simply a break from everyday life.
How much does a detox retreat in Germany cost?
The German detox offering covers a wide range. Across all 443 active programs, the average is €814, the cheapest entry starts at €92 for weekend or short formats without medical supervision, the upper end reaches €5.500 for clinically supervised weeks with single room and full amenities. A six- to eight-day Buchinger week with a standard room, full board and medical support typically sits between roughly 800 and 1,800 euro. Price drivers: room category, number of medical exams and accompanying treatments like massage, lymphatic drainage or liver compresses. Travel and insurance are not included.
How long should a detox retreat last?
The typical detox-week duration in Germany is six to ten days, depending on method and previous experience. For classic Buchinger Heilfasten, seven to ten days is standard, because the body needs two to three days to adapt and the noticeable clarity only sets in from day four. A weekend detox of two to three days is a good taste-tester but does not replace a real fasting cure; it works more as a deliberate pause. Anyone who has fasted several times before can step up to a two-week cure; medical advice rarely goes beyond fourteen days without a refeeding break. First-time fasters are usually advised to start with five to seven medically supervised days.
Which region suits my first detox retreat?
If travel should be easy, the Eifel, Sauerland and Taunus work well, since they are reachable from Cologne, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt in under two hours and offer a broad range of houses with classic Heilfasten and Basenfasten. Anyone wanting more mountains and longer walks is well placed in the Allgäu, the Chiemgau or in Bad Wörishofen, where many houses combine Kneipp tradition with movement programs. For a modern, lighter detox style with a yoga element and more hotel-style comfort, the Baltic island houses on Sylt, Rügen or Usedom fit best. Brandenburg and the Schorfheide are a quiet pick close to Berlin, ideal for a first weekend detox.
When is the best time for a detox retreat in Germany?
Germany does not have a high-summer rule for detox; the programs run almost year-round. Spring from March to May is classical, with many guests doing a spring cure and aligning the program with the seasonal change. Late summer and early autumn from August to October are popular for mountain and coastal houses, because hikes are gentler then. In winter, clearly framed formats keep running, such as Advent fasting, year-change detox or January cures as a reset after the holidays, with a focus on sauna, indoor movement and warm tea. The Baltic coastal houses are busiest from May to October; the Allgäu and Eifel houses fill well in the shoulder seasons too.
Do I need medical supervision for a detox retreat?
For classic Buchinger Heilfasten over five to ten days, medical supervision is standard, and many houses make it mandatory or include it. For basenfasten or a milder detox week with real meals continuing, it is optional and available in many houses for an extra fee. It is required for all guests with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular issues, thyroid disease or a history of eating disorders. Anyone on medication should clear this with the on-site doctor before arrival; some active ingredients work differently during fasting. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and acute infections are clear exclusion criteria for strict fasting.
What is typically included in the price of a detox retreat?
The standard price of a German detox retreat usually covers accommodation in a double or single room, the fasting or detox program by the chosen method, an intake and a closing consultation, and daily movement sessions. Common add-on modules like liver compresses, abdominal packs, herbal tea, broth and juices are included in most houses. What comes on top: single room supplements, additional medical exams beyond the standard intake, massage, lymphatic drainage and individual sauna sessions. Among the 443 programs, it pays to check the details; the range from €92 to €5.500 is usually explained by exactly that.