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 €90

Find your center! - Horse-assisted retreat

Ebenweiler, Germany

$1,002 / 5 Days

Time out on Middle-earth in the Westerwald / Peace in nature

Dreikirchen, Germany

$234 / 3 Days

5.0

"Introductory Naikan" – 3-day full retreat at the Bavarian Forest National Park

Sankt Oswald, Germany

$460 / 4 Days

Yoga weekend with half board and 4 x yoga on Rügen

Kluis, Germany

$501 / 3 Days

5.0

Dance yourself free - your path to emotional balance and inner strength

Portals Nous, Spain

$2,300 / 5 Days

5.0

Christmas & New Year with yoga in the Mühlviertel hills

Altenfelden, Austria

$884 / 4 Days

Yoga Retreat - 4 or 7 nights

Lech, Austria

$1,229 / 4 Days

5.0

Girlfriend days with yoga in the Mühlviertel

Altenfelden, Austria

$660 / 5 Days

Quiet end of the year & beginning of the year in the mountains

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$1,403 / 8 Days

Breton Crochet GO with slow in Brittany

Quintin, France

$589 / 3 Days

5.0

FRIENDS SPECIAL: Girls' getaway to Mallorca

Montuiri, Spain

$872 / 5 Days

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

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$365 / 3 Days

4.7

Spiritual Journey to South India - Find answers to life's questions, let go of the past, and embrace the new

Puducherry, India

~~$2,937~~ $2,621 Frühbucher / 14 Days

5-day Urban Marrakech Yoga Retreat in Morocco

Marrakesch, Morocco

$878 / 5 Days

4.9

7 days Ski and Yoga in the Dolomites

Arabba, Italy

$3,893 / 8 Days

Silent retreat with meditation and yoga

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$766 / 7 Days

Creative lightness of being on Zakynthos

Peloponnes, Greece

$775 / 7 Days

Back to yourself - your individual Soul@Home retreat on Mallorca

Palma, Spain

$1,294 / 2 Days

9 Day New Year & Transformative Sahara Desert Retreat

Marrakesch , Morocco

$2,064 / 9 Days

Enjoy and relax with yoga and plenty of sea in Souda Bay (south coast - Crete)

Plakias, Greece

$813 / 7 Days

5.0

Monastery relaxation with qigong and yin yoga

Jüchen, Germany

$377 / 3 Days

4.9

Kundalini Yoga Retreat at the turn of the year

Altenfelden , Austria

$1,686 / 8 Days

TIME FOR YOU: Constellations, self-awareness & coaching with horses

Wiesenburg/Mark, Germany

$766 / 2 Days

5.0

Live in harmony with your soul - 10 days of intensive individual coaching & nature

Krakow am See, Germany

$2,595 / 10 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 €106 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.