The best retreat vacations December 2026

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

379 curated retreats 4.9 (432 reviews) from €76

Individual coaching retreat on Mallorca (clarity and focus)

Pollensa, Spain

$1,557 / 4 Days

Soul and Style Coaching im Allgäu

Weiler-Simmerberg, Germany

$884 / 3 Days

Intensive Asian Therapy ...feel and experience the healing power of the West and the Far East

Bad Füssing, Germany

$2,616 / 15 Days

Individual painting days or individual appointments in MÜNSTER and on KRETA - painting therapy with method

Münster, Germany

$188 / 2 Days

Step by Step to Your Own Novel (Individual Retreat): From Idea to Scene Outline

Celles-en-Bassigny, France

$1,415 / 8 Days

Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg

Bernried am Starnberger See, Germany

$765 / 3 Days

Breathwork Retreat: Dance between light & shadow

Schorfheide, Germany

$418 / 4 Days

Learn French on a vacation in France – for individuals or couples

Celles-en-Bassigny, France

$1,415 / 8 Days

Creative, autobiographical, or therapeutic: Writing retreat in Southern Champagne (individual stay)

Celles-en-Bassigny, France

$1,415 / 8 Days

3 days Mindfulness for BUSINESS - compact course

, Spain

$678 / 3 Days

Wellness Yoga Solo Retreat: "Find Peace"

Flechtingen, Germany

$339 / 2 Days

YOGA RETREAT I LET‘S ROOT TO RISE I 4.-6.12.26 I NRW bei KÖLN

Kierspe, Germany

$588 / 3 Days

Transformation - Wandel - Initiation

Zell im Wiesental, Germany

$2,949 / 4 Days

Amara Kaya Timeless Healing Retreat

Goa, India

$2,477 / 8 Days

TCM Pain Management Week ...Treat Your Ailments with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bad Füssing, Germany

$1,522 / 8 Days

Alkaline fasting according to Wacker

Krölpa, Germany

$824 / 5 Days

The light of your heart - 1-day retreat for 1 or 2 people

Bad Mitterndorf, Austria

$436 / 2 Days

Asian Therapy Week: Feel and Experience the Healing Power of the West and the Far East

Bad Füssing, Germany

$1,287 / 8 Days

Yoga Holiday in Essaouira, Marocco, UNESCO site

Essaouira, Morocco

$884 / 8 Days

Windsurfing am Gardasee in Torbole - Italien

Nago-torbole, Italy

$184 / 2 Days

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7-Day Fasting and Hiking Detox at an Organic Finca in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

$766 / 7 Days

New Year's retreat - a fresh start with strength & stillness - yoga, meditation & self-reflection

Nassereith, Austria

$1,445 / 8 Days

❤️‍🔥Heart cleansing—1:1 for detachment and a free heart

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg, Austria

$701 / 3 Days

Mindfulness-based coaching - individual retreat on Mallorca

Pollensa, Spain

$1,132 / 4 Days

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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 1239 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 €12.980 – 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 December 2026

Individual coaching retreat on Mallorca (clarity and focus)

Soul and Style Coaching im Allgäu

Intensive Asian Therapy ...feel and experience the healing power of the West and the Far East

Individual painting days or individual appointments in MÜNSTER and on KRETA - painting therapy with method

Step by Step to Your Own Novel (Individual Retreat): From Idea to Scene Outline

Yoga retreat at the monastery on Lake Starnberg

Breathwork Retreat: Dance between light & shadow

Learn French on a vacation in France – for individuals or couples

Creative, autobiographical, or therapeutic: Writing retreat in Southern Champagne (individual stay)

3 days Mindfulness for BUSINESS - compact course

Wellness Yoga Solo Retreat: "Find Peace"

YOGA RETREAT I LET‘S ROOT TO RISE I 4.-6.12.26 I NRW bei KÖLN

Transformation - Wandel - Initiation

Amara Kaya Timeless Healing Retreat

TCM Pain Management Week ...Treat Your Ailments with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Alkaline fasting according to Wacker

The light of your heart - 1-day retreat for 1 or 2 people

Asian Therapy Week: Feel and Experience the Healing Power of the West and the Far East

Yoga Holiday in Essaouira, Marocco, UNESCO site

Windsurfing am Gardasee in Torbole - Italien

7-Day Fasting and Hiking Detox at an Organic Finca in Tenerife, Canary Islands

New Year's retreat - a fresh start with strength & stillness - yoga, meditation & self-reflection

❤️‍🔥Heart cleansing—1:1 for detachment and a free heart

Mindfulness-based coaching - individual retreat on Mallorca

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