Screen printing on paper – Creative break on the sunny island of Gotland
Lärbro, Sweden
$618 / 7 Days
The best retreat vacations May 2026
Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul May 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.
371 curated retreats
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Soul & Yin Yoga - for more lightness & joie de vivre in the idyllic Münsterland region
Steinfurt, Germany
$291 / 3 Days
5.0
Your Personal Retreat – Yoga: Your Path to Inner Peace
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
$325 / 7 Days
4.9
Silent retreat for women: 3 days just you—no roles, no expectations—at the Wellnesshotel Todtnau
Todtnau, Germany
$606 / 3 Days
A private retreat with your dog—your time away for inner clarity
Eltmann, Germany
$381 / 3 Days
5.0
🌺 Yoga Retreat for Beginners – A Gentle Path to Greater Balance
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
$149 / 3 Days
4.4
"Your Personal Retreat – Finding Your Inner Balance Through Meditation"
Horn - Bad Meinberg, Germany
$210 / 5 Days
4.8
Yoga vacation in the mountains
Sachrang, Germany
$663 / 5 Days
4.7
"Your Personal Retreat - Experience Yoga at the Ashram"
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
$105 / 3 Days
5.0
🌸 Yoga Retreat Week at the Ashram – Arrive, Let Go, Recharge
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
$359 / 6 Days
4.5
Accredited Educational Leave: Yoga Week on Sylt
Sylt, Germany
$605 / 5 Days
CALL OF THE SOUL—SHAMANIC ONE-ON-ONE RETREAT IN NATURE—Connect with Your Primordial Power
Frauenburg, Austria
$1,482
$1,139
Midweek
/ 3 Days
Kundalini yoga vacation "The five prana vayus" - self-discovery with a wellness factor
Bad Wörishofen, Germany
$834 / 5 Days
4.9
Mind detox: silent retreat - with yin yoga & meditation - for more peace & clarity in the monastery
Bestwig, Germany
$280 / 3 Days
Yoga & Relaxation Getaway Mallorca
Montuiri, Spain
$858 / 5 Days
4.1
Granite pilgrimage and yoga
Altenfelden , Austria
$698 / 5 Days
Women's Retreat: "Time for Me"
Flechtingen, Germany
$444 / 3 Days
5.0
Fasting, Detox, Yoga, Hiking, and Stress Management: Theory and Practice (Educational Leave)
Waldbreitbach, Germany
$1,431 / 5 Days
Finca vacation with yoga & spa in Mallorca
Montuiri, Spain
$1,408 / 8 Days
4.6
1:1 Retreat – Your Exclusive Healing Journey (max. 2 people)
Rösrath, Germany
$801 / 3 Days
Yoga Weekend in the Mühlviertel
Altenfelden, Austria
$400 / 3 Days
5.0
3 or 4 days of yoga at the monastery: Strength for the body & peace for the mind
Zell am Main, Germany
$605 / 3 Days
4.9
TOXIC LOVE DETOX 1:1 Retreat in Nature · Break Free from Entanglement and Reclaim Your Power.
Frauenburg, Austria
$1,482
$1,139
Midweek
/ 3 Days
Yoga vacation in the Mühlviertel hills
Altenfelden, Austria
$698 / 5 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 1170 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 €79 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.