Meditation Retreats

A meditation retreat is often equated with a Vipassana retreat or Vipassana meditation. It comes exactly from this direction, but can also be done separately. Especially beginners who are looking for a suitable retreat center with the thought 'I want to learn to meditate' are not familiar with Vipassana at first. The understanding of where the meditation retreat comes from and what its actual goal is usually only comes gradually. But whether you are a beginner or an advanced meditator - inner peace is desirable for everyone.

  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
  • 3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer
5 People interested

3 Days of Stress Relief & Relaxation with Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation at the Priesterhaus in Kevelaer

Kevelaer, Germany

from $279 / 3 Days

5.0
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
  • 3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -
12 People interested

3-day summer silent retreat at the monastery - Silent retreat -

St. Ottilien, Germany

from $292 / 4 Days

5.0
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
10 People interested

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom

Hünfeld, Germany

from $281 / 4 Days

5.0
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
  • Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills
9 People interested

Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills

Altenfelden, Austria

from $896 / 5 Days

  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
  • Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity
3 People interested

Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity

Oberlahr, Germany

from $213 / 3 Days

  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
  • Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]
6 People interested

Silent retreat: Find your center, strengths, and balance [5 days near Berlin]

Groß Kreutz, Germany

from $329 / 5 Days

5.0
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
  • 5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost
15 People interested

5-day silent retreats at Easter and Pentecost

Mondsee, Austria

from $683 / 5 Days

5.0
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
  • Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow
12 People interested

Kindness within – Yoga & the inner glow

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $764 / 5 Days

  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
  • Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen
2 People interested

Somatic Healing Retreat in den Chiemgauer Bergen

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $769 / 5 Days

  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
  • Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda
13 People interested

Timeless energy: rejuvenation with yoga and Ayurveda

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $649 / 4 Days

  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
  • Breathing, yoga, and conscious being
10 People interested

Breathing, yoga, and conscious being

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $649 / 4 Days

  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp
6 People interested

Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp

Gelfa, Portugal

from $1,205 / 8 Days

  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
  • Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me
8 People interested

Take a deep breath with Qigong at the monastery: 3 days for me

Jüchen, Germany

from $338 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
  • Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures
13 People interested

Autumn Glow – The Chakra Concept in Yoga, Meditation, and Ancient Scriptures

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $855 / 5 Days

  • Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system
  • Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system
  • Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system
  • Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system
  • Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system
  • Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system
15 People interested

Conscious breathing – retreat for a powerful nervous system

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $700 / 4 Days

  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
  • Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland
10 People interested

Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland

Willingen , Germany

from $343 / 3 Days

4.5
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
  • Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women
2 People interested

Awaken the goddess within you—a retreat exclusively for women

Bad Kohlgrub, Germany

from $1,723 / 5 Days

  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
  • BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation
7 People interested

BEYOND LIMITATIONS - Exclusive women's retreat on Crete I Hello Transformation & Byebye Limitation

Kalyves, Greece

from $1,596 / 7 Days

  • 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
10 People interested

Spring, yoga, and warm encounters in the Mühlviertel region

Altenfelden, Austria

from $413 / 3 Days

  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
  • "Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park
8 People interested

"Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park

Sankt Oswald, Germany

from $448 / 4 Days

  • Cozy Feeling Yoga Retreat: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind
  • Cozy Feeling Yoga Retreat: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind
  • Cozy Feeling Yoga Retreat: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind
  • Cozy Feeling Yoga Retreat: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind
  • Cozy Feeling Yoga Retreat: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind
7 People interested

Cozy Feeling Yoga Retreat: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind

Amorbach, Germany

from $453 / 3 Days

  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
  • QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori
10 People interested

QIGONG Retreats in GRIECHENLAND - Crete, Corfu, Zagori

Arillas, Greece

from $1,457 / 11 Days

  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
  • Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion
8 People interested

Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion

Kalamos, Greece

from $1,079 / 8 Days

5.0
  • Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom
  • Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom
  • Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom
  • Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom
  • Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom
  • Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom
16 People interested

Pure intuition - self-care retreat on Usedom

Zempin, Germany

from $630 / 4 Days

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a meditation retreat?
A meditation retreat is a guided getaway that allows you to fully focus on the practice of meditation. Away from everyday life, you'll explore different meditation techniques, deepen your existing practice, and find inner peace. The retreats are led by experienced teachers and often take place in quiet, nature-rich locations. At Retreat Urlaub, you'll currently find 459 meditation retreats.
Who is a meditation retreat suitable for?
Meditation retreats are suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Many retreats offer different levels, so you can find the right course regardless of your experience. Whether you want to try meditation for the first time, reduce stress, or deepen your long-standing practice – there's something for everyone. In the descriptions of our 459 offerings, you'll find information about the recommended experience level.
How much does a meditation retreat cost?
The prices for meditation retreats vary depending on duration, accommodation, meals, and location. At Retreat Urlaub, prices range from €78 to €525.000, with an average price of €2.882. Many retreats already include accommodation, meals, and all course sessions, offering you excellent value for money.
What meditation techniques are taught at a retreat?
Different meditation techniques are offered depending on the retreat. These include mindfulness meditation, Vipassana, Zen meditation, guided visualizations, Metta meditation (loving-kindness), mantra meditation, and walking meditation. Many retreats combine several techniques or additionally offer yoga, breathwork, and journaling. Browse through our offerings to find the retreat that best suits your needs.
How long does a meditation retreat last?
Meditation retreats come in various formats – from weekend retreats (2–3 days) and week-long intensive courses to multi-week silent retreats. For beginners, shorter retreats of 3 to 5 days are recommended, while experienced meditators often prefer longer formats. Among our 459 offerings, you're sure to find the right duration for your needs.
What is a silent retreat and is it right for me?
During a silent retreat, you refrain from speaking and often from using digital devices for the duration of the retreat. The silence helps you dive deeper into meditation, perceive your thoughts more clearly, and have an intense inner experience. Although it may sound challenging at first, many participants report a profound and liberating experience. Some of our retreats also offer gentler variations with partial silence periods.
What should I bring to a meditation retreat?
Generally, you should bring comfortable clothing, warm socks, and possibly your own meditation cushion if you prefer one. Most retreat centers provide meditation mats, cushions, and blankets. A notebook for personal reflections and weather-appropriate clothing for nature walks are also recommended. You'll usually receive a detailed packing list from the organizer after booking.
How do I find the right meditation retreat for me?
At Retreat Urlaub, you can choose from 459 meditation retreats. Start by considering what matters most to you: Do you want to learn a specific meditation technique? Do you prefer a retreat in the mountains, by the sea, or in the forest? How long do you want to go for, and what is your budget (our prices range from €78 to €525.000)? Use our filter and search features to find the perfect retreat. If you have any questions, our team is happy to help.