Monastery Retreats in Germany January 2027

Here are our retreats in January 2027 in Germany from the Monastery Retreats section. To know if January is the right month for you to travel in Germany, here are a few key weather facts. Temperatures can drop to -8 degrees in January. Highs, on the other hand, can reach 10 degrees.

5 curated retreats from €300
  • (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
  • 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
  • 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

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  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
  • Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification
6 People interested

Individual retreat with your dog-your time out for inner clarification

Eltmann, Germany

$389 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
  • Journey to yourself Healing on all levels
3 People interested

Journey to yourself Healing on all levels

Bentota, Sri Lanka

$2,303 / 17 Days

5.0
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
  • 🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat
10 People interested

🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat

Frauenburg, Austria

$696 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
  • Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel
14 People interested

Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel

Altenfelden, Austria

$913 / 5 Days

5.0
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
  • VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
8 People interested

VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat

Altenburg, Austria

$304 / 4 Days

5.0
  • 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
12 People interested

Qigong & yoga for revitalization on Pelion

Kalamos, Greece

$1,100 / 8 Days

5.0
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
  • 3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health
14 People interested

3-Day Yoga Therapy Retreat to Promote Mental Health

Sachsenheim, Germany

$339 / 3 Days

4.8
  • YOGA Retreat - Package
  • YOGA Retreat - Package
  • YOGA Retreat - Package
  • YOGA Retreat - Package
  • YOGA Retreat - Package
9 People interested

YOGA Retreat - Package

Tejakula, Indonesia

$805 / 7 Days

5.0

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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.