VIPASSANA Meditation Retreat
Altenburg, Austria
$286 / 4 Days
5.0The best retreat vacations August 2026
Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul August 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.
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BE creative and write in the Mühlviertel
Altenfelden, Austria
$917 / 5 Days
5.0
3 days of yoga and hiking – inspiration for creative living in Stromberg Nature Park
Sachsenheim, Germany
$338 / 3 Days
4.9
A Fasting Retreat at Lake Chiemsee – Your Fresh Start to a Lighter, More Balanced Life!
Rimsting, Germany
$715 / 7 Days
🌿 Nature Time & Yoga – Find Peace, Recharge Your Energy
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
$245 / 3 Days
PRIVATE TANTRA COUPLES RETREAT in Nature—If you still love each other but have drifted apart a little
Frauenburg, Austria
$796 / 3 Days
A Personal 11-Day Retreat for Individuals & Couples / Nature, Silence & Meditation Near Hamburg
Hoisdorf, Germany
$1,374 / 11 Days
Individual Fasting Retreat: Shadow Work & Spiritual Clarity
Waldheim, Germany
$1,432 / 7 Days
5.0
Premium Sailing Retreat for Executives: 7 Days in Sardinia – Clarity, Energy, and Decision-Making Skills
Olbia, Italy
$7,854 / 8 Days
Who I Really Am – Yoga & Coaching in the Alps
Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
$825 / 5 Days
Fresh Start Retreat: 3 Days Just for You and Your New Direction - Individual Hiking and Coaching Retreat
Graz, Austria
$2,511 / 3 Days
5.0
5 days / 17 hours of individual coaching: systemic grounding and relationships, belief system work
Velez Malaga, Spain
$1,559 / 5 Days
5.0
Personal Retreat Week for Individuals & Couples // Nature, Silence & Meditation Near Hamburg
Hoisdorf, Germany
$996 / 8 Days
Spend 8 days relaxing on the stunningly beautiful Mediterranean island of Gozo
Nadur, Malta
$1,284 / 8 Days
5.0
DunkelRetreat - Darkness Retreat + opt. Integration Soul Coaching 5 Tage
Ahausen, Germany
$561 / 5 Days
5.0
Time out in the fairy tale cabin—choose your own retreat modules—for yourself or for two
Biedenkopf, Germany
$321 / 3 Days
5.0
The Journey to Yourself: A Therapeutic-Shamanic Magic Mushroom Retreat in the Netherlands
Laren, Netherlands
$997 / 3 Days
4.9
Ayurveda treatments on Mallorca
Montuïri, Spain
$2,625 / 8 Days
QIGONG CORFU & ZAGORI - Greece
Arillas Agiou Georgiou, Greece
$3,094 / 15 Days
In the mood for Leberkäse—but even better?
Pähl, Germany
$298
$252
Frühbucher
/ 1 Day
Coaching Day * Nature * Art * Meditation
Pähl, Germany
$298
$216
Sommerspecial
/ 1 Day
Ceramics Workshop in Lanzarote
Tias, Spain
$676 / 4 Days
Find peace and recharge your batteries—your yoga retreat in the Rhön (Bonifatiuskloster, Hünfeld)
Hünfeld, Germany
$255 / 3 Days
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA 1:1 Retreat in Nature · Back to your body, back to yourself.
Frauenburg, Austria
$796 / 3 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 1157 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 €78 to €11.900 – 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.