Monastery Retreats in Germany July 2026

Here are our retreats in July 2026 in Germany from the Monastery Retreats section. To know if July is the right month for you to travel in Germany, here are a few key weather facts. Temperatures can drop to 9 degrees in July. Highs, on the other hand, can reach 31 degrees.

  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
  • Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga
17 People interested

Art of Living Silence Retreat - Silence in the Black Forest with meditation, breathing techniques & yoga

Oppenau, Germany

from $780 / 5 Days

4.9
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
  • Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course
14 People interested

Monastery retreat: Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Meditation - Mind Detox - available as a preventive course

Kall, Germany

from $275 / 3 Days

  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
  • THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)
13 People interested

THE POWER OF CALM - Soul & Relax Yin Yoga, Mind Detox & Hiking - at the monastery (Eifel)

Kall, Germany

from $453 / 5 Days

4.7
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
  • Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery
2 People interested

Three days just for me! – Recharging my batteries at the monastery

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

from $398 / 3 Days

4.9
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
  • Consciousness development in the monastery
18 People interested

Consciousness development in the monastery

Siedelsbrunn, Germany

from $398 / 3 Days

5.0
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
13 People interested

3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind

Zell am Main, Germany

from $607 / 3 Days

4.9
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
  • 3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind
13 People interested

3 days of yoga at the monastery: strength for the body & peace for the mind

Zell am Main, Germany

from $607 / 3 Days

4.9
  • 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
13 People interested

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

Bernried, Germany

from $338 / 5 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 -
4 People interested

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

St. Ottilien, Germany

from $292 / 4 Days

5.0
  • (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"
4 People interested

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

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

from $1,021 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price
  • Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price
  • Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price
  • Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price
  • Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price
  • Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price
14 People interested

Happiness through self-love - A retreat in a monastery for women - 1 place still available, reduced price

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

from $355 / 3 Days

4.5
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
  • Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026
5 People interested

Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

from $112 / 2 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
10 People interested

RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

from $1,021 / 3 Days

5.0
  • 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)
4 People interested

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

Hünfeld, Germany

from $453 / 5 Days

5.0
  • 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
9 People interested

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

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

from $791 / 3 Days

5.0
  • 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
11 People interested

Distance and peace while painting and drawing at Marienstatt Monastery

Streithausen, Germany

from $453 / 5 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
15 People interested

All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu

Kaufbeuren, Germany

from $344 / 3 Days

  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
  • Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!
7 People interested

Qigong and Taiji at the monastery Partial reimbursement by statutory health insurance!

Jüchen, Germany

from $344 / 3 Days

  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
13 People interested

🧘🏻Stress-free in a monastery – 3-day mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy

Altheim, Germany

from $340 / 3 Days

  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
  • Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness
4 People interested

Geroder Fasting Days - Experience fullness in emptiness

Gerode, Germany

from $1,410 / 10 Days

  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
  • Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda
9 People interested

Yoga weekend at Hünfeld Monastery near Fulda

Hünfeld, Germany

from $682 / 3 Days

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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 70 monastery retreats in Germany.
How much does a monastery retreat in Germany cost?
Monastery stays in Germany are often surprisingly affordable. Prices range from €98 to €1.880, with an average of €579. 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.