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.

417 curated retreats 4.9 (425 reviews) from €77

Get back to your center - 3 individual coaching appointments just for you!

Grosselfingen, Germany

$349 / 3 Days

ONLINE COURSE MEDIAL ENERGY WORK & SELF HEALING - Awaken your healing power & your creative potential

Zahora, Spain

$802 / 7 Days

mindSet Holiday: An exclusive one-on-one coaching retreat. Break free from old patterns. Find clarity. Be yourself.

Turgutreis, Türkiye

$3,231 / 7 Days

Time for two Wellness break including 2 treatments

Kiel, Germany

$498 / 25 Days

Clarity Retreat: 2 days to make sustainable decisions

Graz, Austria

$1,152 / 2 Days

Online retreat "Activation soul plan" with spiritual coaching

Berchtesgaden, Germany

$802 / 2 Days

Women's circle at Wasserburg Castle – One aspect of resilience early-bird-price

Netphen, Germany

$252 / 2 Days

Quantum leap to freedom

Witten-Herbede, Germany

$814 / 3 Days

Private retreat—just you, me, and the North Sea

Pellworm, Germany

$2,844 / 2 Days

Blossoming together: online retreat - regulating stress/strengthening resilience/developing potential

St Florian, Austria

$381 / 2 Days

Ceramic surface design with Nana König for beginners and advanced students

Meezen, Germany

$977 / 3 Days

Clear your Vision - 1:1 Outdoor-Visionscoaching

Tschagguns, Austria

$570 / 3 Days

ITALIAN CULTURE COURSES ONLINE

Florenz, Italy

$407 / 10 Days

Creative journey to yourself | Vision workshop

Fronreute, Germany

$1,512 / 2 Days

"Time for us" - A retreat for couples who want to deepen their connection and leave everyday life behind.

Palma, Spain

$1,152 / 3 Days

Heal your attachment wounds - Create fulfilling relationships at last (1:1 retreat)

Palma, Spain

$1,977 / 4 Days

Dein exklusives Pre-Wedding Retreat in Palma

Palma, Spain

$802 / 3 Days

SOUND OF SOUL MEN'S RETREAT: AWAKEN YOUR INNER WARRIOR - FEEL. CENTER. LIVE

Wackersberg, Germany

$580 / 4 Days

Time out at the alpaca farm

St. Peter ob Judenburg, Austria

$232 / 2 Days

IKIGAI AND MEDITATION RETREAT · SEPTEMBER 2026

Freiberg, Germany

$837 / 4 Days

Unique individual retreat with holistic gynecologist + breathwork therapist Andalusia

Zahora/ Barbate, Cadiz, Spain

$872 / 7 Days

Find all your answers!

Worms, Germany

$1,162 / 22 Days

A retreat by the sea to find your bearings: 3 days of clarity with personalized guidance

Insel Poel, Germany

$1,722 / 3 Days

3 months of intensive coaching - live or online

Grosselfingen, Germany

$872 / 12 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 1156 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 €77 to €525.000 – 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 May 2026

Get back to your center - 3 individual coaching appointments just for you!

ONLINE COURSE MEDIAL ENERGY WORK & SELF HEALING - Awaken your healing power & your creative potential

mindSet Holiday: An exclusive one-on-one coaching retreat. Break free from old patterns. Find clarity. Be yourself.

Time for two Wellness break including 2 treatments

Clarity Retreat: 2 days to make sustainable decisions

Online retreat "Activation soul plan" with spiritual coaching

Women's circle at Wasserburg Castle – One aspect of resilience *early-bird-price*

Quantum leap to freedom

Private retreat—just you, me, and the North Sea

Blossoming together: online retreat - regulating stress/strengthening resilience/developing potential

Ceramic surface design with Nana König for beginners and advanced students

Clear your Vision - 1:1 Outdoor-Visionscoaching

ITALIAN CULTURE COURSES ONLINE

Creative journey to yourself | Vision workshop

"Time for us" - A retreat for couples who want to deepen their connection and leave everyday life behind.

Heal your attachment wounds - Create fulfilling relationships at last (1:1 retreat)

Dein exklusives Pre-Wedding Retreat in Palma

SOUND OF SOUL MEN'S RETREAT: AWAKEN YOUR INNER WARRIOR - FEEL. CENTER. LIVE

Time out at the alpaca farm

IKIGAI AND MEDITATION RETREAT · SEPTEMBER 2026

Unique individual retreat with holistic gynecologist + breathwork therapist Andalusia

Find all your answers!

A retreat by the sea to find your bearings: 3 days of clarity with personalized guidance

3 months of intensive coaching - live or online

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