Monastery Retreats in Germany October 2027

Here are our retreats in October 2027 in Germany from the Monastery Retreats section. To know if October is the right month for you to travel in Germany, here are a few key weather facts. Temperatures can drop to 1 degrees in October. Highs, on the other hand, can reach 21 degrees.

  • 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
11 People interested

Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery

Altheim, Germany

from $453 / 5 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"
16 People interested

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

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

from $1,021 / 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
12 People interested

RETREAT: TIME OUT WITH HORSES JUST FOR YOU

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

from $1,021 / 3 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
12 People interested

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

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

from $791 / 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
14 People interested

All inclusive Meditations-Retreat im Stonehenge Allgäu

Kaufbeuren, Germany

from $344 / 3 Days

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Vipassana Meditation Retreat

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

from $245 / 3 Days

4.7
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
  • 🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy
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🧘🏻 Happiness in the monastery – 3-day holistic mindfulness retreat with health insurance subsidy

Sulz am Neckar, Germany

from $340 / 3 Days

5.0
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
  • "Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"
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"Your Individual Retreat - Living Yoga in the Ashram"

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

from $105 / 3 Days

5.0
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
  • 3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
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3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park

Sachsenheim, Germany

from $338 / 3 Days

4.9
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
  • Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026
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Qigong, Meditation & Coaching Retreat in Portugal Mai 2026

Aljezur, Portugal

from $2,284 / 8 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)
12 People interested

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

Hünfeld, Germany

from $453 / 5 Days

5.0
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
  • Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge
15 People interested

Island retreat in the Danish South Sea: yoga, sound meditation, open studio, and sweat lodge

Sydals, Denmark

from $860 / 6 Days

5.0
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
  • Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification
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Individual fasting retreat: shadow work & spiritual clarification

Waldheim, Germany

from $1,433 / 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 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.