The best retreat vacations 2026

Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.

1205 curated retreats 4.9 (865 reviews) from €77

Intensive silent meditation retreat with Oliver Scheit

Schleswig, Germany

$287 / 7 Days

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

Sydals, Denmark

$877 / 6 Days

5.0

Girlfriend days with yoga in the Mühlviertel

Altenfelden, Austria

$655 / 5 Days

Yoga Retreat - 4 or 7 nights

Lech, Austria

$1,219 / 4 Days

5.0

Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp

Gelfa, Portugal

$1,227 / 8 Days

Meditative self-reflection in nature

St. Oswald Riedlhütte, Germany

$1,743 / 8 Days

Pilates Bodymotion - body awareness with mindfulness in the Mühlviertel region

Altenfelden, Austria

$971 / 5 Days

4.0

Naked Nature Retreat for Women

Bad Freienwalde (Oder), Germany

$409 / 3 Days

Women’s Detox Retreats: Luxury Villa with Ocean View

Burgau, Portugal

$1,567 / 8 Days

ONLY YOU oneTOone private retreat series.holistic ANTI AGEING. WELLNESS /Mallorca/ganzjährig buchbar

manacor, Spain

$5,497 / 11 Days

Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery

Altheim, Germany

$462 / 5 Days

5.0

Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills

Altenfelden, Austria

$912 / 5 Days

Silent Christmas in the mountains

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$1,392 / 8 Days

Stone Carving in the Neckertal Valley (Switzerland)

Brunnadern, Switzerland

$1,041 / 6 Days

Find your center! - Horse-assisted retreat

Ebenweiler, Germany

$994 / 5 Days

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

Bernried, Germany

$345 / 5 Days

5.0

Yoga and Horsemanship

Altenfelden, Austria

$842 / 4 Days

Qi Gong Basics im Chiemgau

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$859 / 5 Days

Pilates retreat in the Odenwald-Certified prevention course offer-

Mossautal, Germany

$532 / 3 Days

Peace and quiet and experiences of nature—this retreat will be tailored entirely to your wishes and needs.

Möllenbeck, Germany

$421 / 2 Days

5.0

Yoga pampering week 'Me, my Self and I' in a dreamlike beach location in the enchanting Algarve

Alvor, Portugal

$1,051 / 8 Days

4.7

Detoxification, cleansing, and rejuvenation at the idyllic oasis "Vidyamor La Palma," Canary Islands, Spain

Tijarafe, Spain

$1,749 / 8 Days

Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland

Willingen , Germany

$349 / 3 Days

4.5

Resilience Training: "Path of Transformation" at the Bavarian Forest National Park

St. Oswald, Germany

$526 / 4 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What is a retreat?

A retreat is a deliberate break from everyday life where you focus entirely on yourself in a peaceful setting. Depending on the focus, yoga, meditation, fasting, silence, or creative practices take center stage. A retreat typically lasts between a weekend and two weeks and takes place in small groups – often in natural settings like mountains, by the sea, or in the countryside. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 1238 retreats across Europe.

What types of retreats are there?

The variety of retreats is vast: yoga retreats for physical and mental balance, silent retreats for deep inner reflection, meditation retreats like Vipassana, wellness retreats with spa and relaxation, fasting retreats for detox, Pilates retreats for gentle body training, and creative retreats for writing or painting. At Retreat Vacation you can filter specifically for the type that suits you.

How much does a retreat cost?

Retreat prices vary widely depending on type, duration, and accommodation. A weekend retreat in Germany starts at around €200–300, while week-long retreats typically range from €500 to €2,000. Luxury retreats with single rooms, full board, and spa can go higher. At Retreat Vacation you'll find offers from €90 to €32.175 – there's something for every budget.

Who is a retreat suitable for?

Retreats are suitable for everyone – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. You don't need yoga experience or special fitness. Many people book their first retreat during a stressful phase, after a life change, or simply out of curiosity. Most organizers offer different levels and cater individually to your experience level.

Where do the best retreats take place?

In Germany, Bavaria (especially the Allgäu), the Black Forest, and the Baltic Sea coast are popular retreat regions. Internationally, Mallorca, Portugal (Algarve), Bali, Sri Lanka, and Austria are among the most sought-after destinations. At Retreat Vacation you can filter by country, region, and even specific locations to find the perfect retreat at your desired destination.

What does a typical day at a retreat look like?

A typical retreat day starts early with morning meditation or a yoga session, followed by a healthy breakfast. The morning brings further practice sessions, while the afternoon often offers free time, workshops, or excursions into nature. In the evening, there's usually a relaxing session and a shared dinner. Between sessions, there's time for rest, reading, or walks.

What is the difference between a retreat and a wellness holiday?

A wellness holiday focuses on passive relaxation – spa, massages, thermal springs. A retreat goes deeper: the focus is on actively engaging with yourself through yoga, meditation, silence, or other practices. A retreat often has a fixed program with set times, a group structure, and an overarching theme. Both formats can complement each other – many wellness retreats combine both.

How do I find the right retreat for me?

First consider what you're looking for: relaxation, physical practice, inner reflection, or adventure? Then choose the type (yoga, meditation, fasting, etc.), duration, and region. At Retreat Vacation you can combine all these criteria and sort results by price, rating, or date. Read the descriptions and reviews from other participants – this way you'll find the retreat that truly suits you.

The best retreat vacations 2026

Intensive silent meditation retreat with Oliver Scheit

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

Girlfriend days with yoga in the Mühlviertel

Yoga Retreat - 4 or 7 nights

Gratitude: A key to happiness - Yoga retreat with Christa Determeyer at Goodtimes Surfcamp

Meditative self-reflection in nature

Pilates Bodymotion - body awareness with mindfulness in the Mühlviertel region

Naked Nature Retreat for Women

Women’s Detox Retreats: Luxury Villa with Ocean View

ONLY YOU oneTOone private retreat series.holistic ANTI AGEING. WELLNESS /Mallorca/ganzjährig buchbar

Distance and tranquility while painting and drawing at Heilig Kreuztal Monastery

Silence retreat in the Mühlviertel hills

Silent Christmas in the mountains

Stone Carving in the Neckertal Valley (Switzerland)

Find your center! - Horse-assisted retreat

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

Yoga and Horsemanship

Qi Gong Basics im Chiemgau

Pilates retreat in the Odenwald-Certified prevention course offer-

Peace and quiet and experiences of nature—this retreat will be tailored entirely to your wishes and needs.

Yoga pampering week 'Me, my Self and I' in a dreamlike beach location in the enchanting Algarve

Detoxification, cleansing, and rejuvenation at the idyllic oasis "Vidyamor La Palma," Canary Islands, Spain

Taiji/ Tai Chi taster course in Willingen/ Sauerland

Resilience Training: "Path of Transformation" at the Bavarian Forest National Park

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