Monastery Retreats

Monasteries always exude a magical aura and as soon as we enter, we leave everyday trivialities and problems at the door. No smartphones, no television, no pointless distractions. Monasteries are places of contemplation, peace and quiet. Silent retreats, fasting retreats or a temporary stay in a monastery are often offered in this contemplative environment.

  • 🧘🏻 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
14 People interested

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

Sulz am Neckar, Germany

$347 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
  • Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -
12 People interested

Yoga retreat at St. Bonifatiuskloster / Rhön / Hünfeld - health insurance certified -

Hünfeld, Germany

$252 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
  • Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen
7 People interested

Yoga Weekend at the Nikolauskloster, Jüchen

Jüchen, Germany

$284 / 3 Days

4.8
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
  • "Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women
12 People interested

"Light as a feather into the new year" Advent in the convent for women

Ilsenburg (Harz), Germany

$408 / 3 Days

  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
  • "Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women
15 People interested

"Golden Hour Vibes" fall break for women

Ilsenburg (Harz), Germany

$760 / 5 Days

  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
  • Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche
9 People interested

Yoga Weekend at Malgarten Monastery, Bramsche

Malgarten, Germany

$284 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
  • Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself
7 People interested

Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself

Jüchen, Germany

$345 / 3 Days

5.0
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
  • Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
11 People interested

Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$527 / 5 Days

5.0
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
  • Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery
4 People interested

Find Peace - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Winter Silent Retreat at the Monastery

Eresing, Germany

$356 / 4 Days

5.0
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom
13 People interested

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: A retreat in the spirit of Eastern and Western wisdom

Hünfeld, Germany

$286 / 4 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
6 People interested

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

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$363 / 3 Days

4.5
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
  • Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation
11 People interested

Loving attention just for me—self-love seminar Discounted spontaneous participation

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$363 / 3 Days

4.7
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
  • Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga
8 People interested

Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga

Jüchen, Germany

$374 / 3 Days

4.9
  • Qi Gong Retreat at the Monastery (Weekend)
  • Qi Gong Retreat at the Monastery (Weekend)
  • Qi Gong Retreat at the Monastery (Weekend)
  • Qi Gong Retreat at the Monastery (Weekend)
  • Qi Gong Retreat at the Monastery (Weekend)
15 People interested

Qi Gong Retreat at the Monastery (Weekend)

Jüchen, Germany

$210 / 3 Days

  • 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
9 People interested

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

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$114 / 2 Days

5.0
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves
13 People interested

Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves

Berching, Germany

$456 / 3 Days

  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves.
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves.
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves.
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves.
  • Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves.
4 People interested

Qi Gong and resilience—for women who finally want to be there for themselves.

Sankt Wolfgang, Germany

$456 / 3 Days

  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
  • Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)
11 People interested

Mindfulness in Professional and Personal Life Through MBSR (Recognized as Educational Leave)

Hünfeld, Germany

$462 / 5 Days

5.0
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
  • Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main
7 People interested

Breathing retreat Haus Klara Zell am Main

Zell am Main, Germany

$281 / 4 Days

5.0
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
  • Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden
9 People interested

Painting and drawing at Sornzig Monastery between Leipzig and Dresden

Mügeln, Germany

$345 / 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
10 People interested

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

Bernried, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

5.0
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
  • Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen
10 People interested

Yin Yoga retreat at the Nikolaus Monastery in Jüchen

Jüchen, Germany

$275 / 3 Days

4.5
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
  • Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat
7 People interested

Spring retreat at the monastery - 3-day silent retreat - MBSR retreat

Ottobeuren, Germany

$310 / 4 Days

  • 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
14 People interested

1 Stress relief, painting, and drawing at Schlossgut Schmochtitz

Bautzen, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a monastery retreat?
During a monastery retreat, you'll experience a structured daily routine with set prayer or meditation times, silence, simple meals, and often the opportunity to participate in monastic life. It's about finding peace and gaining distance from everyday life. You'll currently find 76 monastery retreat offers at Retreat Vacation.
How much does a monastery retreat cost?
Monastery stays are often surprisingly affordable. Prices range from €115 to €4.797, with an average of €625. Many monasteries also work with suggested donations or self-assessment pricing.
Do I need to be religious to do a monastery retreat?
No, most monasteries welcome people of all faiths as well as non-religious guests. The focus is on silence, inner reflection, and personal contemplation. Of course, respect for monastic traditions is expected.
How long should a monastery retreat last?
For a first visit, 3–5 days is recommended to truly absorb the monastic rhythm. However, there are also weekend options for a short retreat or longer stays of one to several weeks for a deeper experience.
What should I pack for a monastery retreat?
Pack comfortable, simple clothing (no bright colors), sturdy shoes for walks, toiletries, and optionally a book or journal. Many monasteries deliberately avoid electronics – check the house rules in advance.
Is there a fixed daily schedule during a monastery retreat?
Yes, monasteries typically follow a fixed daily rhythm with prayer times (e.g., Lauds, Vespers), communal meals, and rest periods. As a guest, depending on the monastery, you can participate in all or selected activities.