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.

  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
  • Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)
12 People interested

Mindfulness in your professional and private life through MBSR (recognized as educational leave)

Hünfeld, Germany

from $453 / 5 Days

5.0
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
  • 5-day retreat in Jordan
12 People interested

5-day retreat in Jordan

Wadi Rum, Protected Area, Jordan

from $1,067 / 5 Days

  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
  • 7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca
6 People interested

7 days Ayurveda Detox_Week with MBSR on Mallorca

Petra, Spain

from $1,711 / 8 Days

  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
  • Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp
14 People interested

Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp

Gelfa, Portugal

from $1,285 / 8 Days

  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
  • "Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)
16 People interested

"Living in being" meditation school and mindfulness on Mallorca (also for couples)

Petra, Spain

from $1,711 / 8 Days

  • A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄  1:1 Retreat
  • A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄  1:1 Retreat
  • A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄  1:1 Retreat
  • A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄  1:1 Retreat
  • A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄  1:1 Retreat
  • A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄  1:1 Retreat
15 People interested

A Haven of Strength Meets a Time for the Heart 💖 - Nature 🌳, Meditation 🧘‍♀️ & Magic 🪄 1:1 Retreat

Damscheid, Germany

from $458 / 4 Days

  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
  • LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"
11 People interested

LA PALMA: MEDITATION, FELDENKRAIS & EXPERIENCING NATURE "Your time out for more energy and serenity"

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain

from $1,252 / 8 Days

  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
  • Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne
7 People interested

Mindfulness Workshop I near Cologne

Leverkusen, Germany

from $126 / 2 Days

  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
  • MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)
7 People interested

MBSR – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (with health insurance subsidy)

Holzkirchen, Germany

from $298 / 3 Days

4.5
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
  • 7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"
7 People interested

7-day detox, silent and MBSR compact on Mallorca "Vacation in BEING"

Petra, Spain

from $1,711 / 8 Days

  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
  • 6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco
9 People interested

6-day New Year's Eve yoga retreat in Morocco

Marrakesch, Morocco

from $1,262 / 6 Days

  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
  • Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne
14 People interested

Transformation Week I Experience Spiritual Community I Spirituality in Everyday Life I near Cologne

Leverkusen, Germany

from $275 / 7 Days

  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
  • Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher
5 People interested

Desert meets coast: Yoga hiking retreat at the TigerLounge in Morocco with a German teacher

Douira Belfaa, Morocco

from $1,596 / 8 Days

  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
  • 7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May
13 People interested

7-day yoga & mindfulness retreat | May

Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Austria

from $1,147 / 7 Days

  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
  • 6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat
7 People interested

6 Day Unwind & Rewild, Explore the White Coast Retreat

Agadir Marokko, Morocco

from $1,665 / 6 Days

  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
  • QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece
9 People interested

QIGONG Retreat on KRETA - Greece

Sougia, Kreta, Greece

from $2,181 / 11 Days

  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
17 People interested

Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance

Altenfelden, Austria

from $1,493 / 8 Days

  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
  • Living compassion
6 People interested

Living compassion

Altenfelden, Austria

from $965 / 5 Days

  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
  • Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature
11 People interested

Spring awakening with yoga, meditation and time in nature

Altenfelden , Austria

from $913 / 5 Days

  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
  • Experience the lightness of being
15 People interested

Experience the lightness of being

Hünfeld, Germany

from $241 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
  • Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*
4 People interested

Yoga Easter retreat *interdisciplinary*

Wiesen, Germany

from $890 / 6 Days

  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
  •  INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy
4 People interested

INNER CHILD RETREAT—Yoga Nidra, Process Work, Creative Writing, and Nature Therapy

Vaterstetten, Germany

from $976 / 4 Days

  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
  • Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu
11 People interested

Yoga vacation by the sea with a view – active and relaxed on Corfu

Agios Stefanos, Greece

from $1,252 / 8 Days

  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
  • Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience
8 People interested

Stress management with PEP®, mindfulness & nature experience

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

from $603 / 4 Days

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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.