Monastery Retreats in Germany 2027

Here are great offers from the Monastery Retreats area, all taking place in 2027 in Germany. By the way, did you know that Germany has an average of 8 sunshine hours per month and 16 days of rain? So pack the right clothes for your time out!

11 curated retreats 5.0 (23 reviews) from €295
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
  • (R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"
9 People interested

(R)TIME OUT WITH HORSES - self-awareness and "being conscious"

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

$1,041 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
  • Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery
15 People interested

Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery

Altheim, Germany

$462 / 5 Days

5.0
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
  • Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg
12 People interested

Stress relief, painting and drawing at Bernried Monastery on Lake Starnberg

Bernried, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

5.0
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
  • RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU
8 People interested

RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

$1,041 / 3 Days

5.0
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
  • All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu
12 People interested

All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu

Kaufbeuren, Germany

$351 / 3 Days

  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
  • GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you
14 People interested

GET OUT OF THE THOUGHT CAROUSEL: How to leave stressful thoughts behind you

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

$807 / 3 Days

5.0
  • 1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz
  • 1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz
  • 1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz
  • 1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz
  • 1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz
  • 1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz
15 People interested

1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz

Bautzen, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
  • Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery
6 People interested

Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery

Streithausen, Germany

$462 / 5 Days

5.0
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
  • New Year's Eve - Inner reflection
15 People interested

New Year's Eve - Inner reflection

Gerode, Germany

$910 / 5 Days

  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
  • Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey
9 People interested

Peace and quiet while painting and drawing at Niederaltaich Abbey

Niederalteich, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
  • Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage
11 People interested

Painting and drawing in the Alterode vicarage

Alterode, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What makes a monastery retreat in Germany special?
Germany has a centuries-old monastic tradition with over 900 active monasteries and religious houses. From Benedictine abbeys in Bavaria to northern German Cistercian monasteries, you'll experience authentic spirituality in historic settings. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 64 monastery retreats in Germany.
How much does a monastery retreat in Germany cost?
Monastery stays in Germany are often surprisingly affordable. Prices range from €115 to €2.200, with an average of €508. Many monasteries work with suggested rates and allow guests to adjust their contribution based on personal circumstances.
When is the best time for a monastery retreat in Germany?
Monasteries welcome guests year-round. Advent and Lent are particularly popular for spiritual reflection. In spring and autumn, you'll benefit from a quiet atmosphere and beautiful nature surrounding the often rurally located monasteries.
Which regions in Germany have particularly well-known monasteries for guests?
Bavaria is a focal point with monasteries like Andechs, Ettal, and Münsterschwarzach. But North Rhine-Westphalia (Maria Laach), Lower Saxony (Nütschau), and Baden-Württemberg (Beuron) also offer traditional houses with guest programs. In eastern Germany, monasteries like Helfta or Volkenroda are popular.
Do I need to be religious to visit a monastery in Germany?
No, the vast majority of German monasteries welcome people of all worldviews. The focus is on silence, structure, and inner retreat. All that's expected is respect for the monastic daily routine and house rules.
What does a typical day look like during a monastery retreat in Germany?
The day starts early – often at 6 AM with morning prayer (Lauds). This is followed by times of silence, communal meals, midday prayer, a free period for walks or reading, and evening prayer (Vespers). As a guest, depending on the house, you can participate in all or individual elements.
Can I participate in monastery work during a retreat in Germany?
Yes, many German monasteries offer 'Monastery for a Time' programs where you actively participate in daily life – for example in the kitchen, garden, or library. This is a particularly intensive form of experience and is found very enriching by many guests.