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.

🤍 Tantra Retreat for Couples: The Magic of Touch & Mindfulness (private, no group)

Frauenburg, Austria

$813 / 3 Days

Fitness & Wellness Weeks Croatia May & Sep 2026

Brela, Croatia

$1,322 / 8 Days

At home in your body - living sensuality and femininity | Women's circle on Corfu from 09 - 16.05.2026

Arillas, Greece

$723 / 8 Days

Leadership & Breathwork Retreat for Modern Leaders

Rt Veslo, Montenegro

$2,283 / 7 Days

Women's Retreat - Back to Your Essence

Veli Iž, Croatia

$936 / 8 Days

4-day spiritual retreat – summit e-bike hiking – including seminar in Oberstaufen by Glücksziel©

Oberstaufen, Germany

$1,428 / 4 Days

4-day spiritual retreat – art, vineyards, e-bikes – including seminar in Groß-Umstadt by Glücksziel©

Groß-Umstadt, Germany

$1,428 / 4 Days

Greece - Karpathos 2026 YogaHikingClimbing*Sea

Adia, Greece

$808 / 8 Days

Yoga & Pilates Sailing Week

Zadar, Croatia

$2,318 / 8 Days

Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026

Wald-Michelbach, Germany

$114 / 2 Days

5.0

Your Personalized Detox Retreat at the Yoga Ashram

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$333 / 7 Days

Ayurveda fasting vacation - vegetable fasting with the veggie pros

Bad Wörishofen, Germany

$1,263 / 8 Days

MOUNTAIN RETREAT Zillertal 1800m | Qigong, Meditation, Sound & Hiking | RETURN TO YOURSELF

Kaltenbach , Austria

$690 / 5 Days

Creative project design

Medulin, Croatia

$3,513 / 4 Days

Yoga retreat for pregnant women

Obertrum am See, Austria

$409 / 3 Days

4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©

Groß-Umstadt, Germany

$1,159 / 4 Days

🧘🏼‍♀️ Trauma-informed yoga 1:1 retreat in the countryside—feel safe in your body

Frauenburg, Austria

$696 / 3 Days

Yoga Holiday in Essaouira, Marocco, UNESCO site

Essaouira, Morocco

$878 / 8 Days

Change through awareness - your individual one-to-one retreat at SEINsART

Feucht, Germany

$690 / 3 Days

5.0

2-day retreat – The Happiness Goal Method – Offer starting at €399 in Groß-Umstadt/Weininsel from Glücksziel©

Groß-Umstadt, Germany

$1,169 / 2 Days

Love Alchemy 💖 From single to a fulfilling relationship! Change unconscious blockages in a 1:1 retreat.

Palma, Spain

$2,201 / 6 Days

4.0

Soul & Yin Yoga – Feel More Lightness – With Ayurvedic Meals

Salzbergen, Germany

$298 / 3 Days

Alkaline Fasting Retreat ... Weeks of Alkaline Delights

Bad Füssing, Germany

$4,246 / 22 Days

Yoga & wellness on the island of Rügen

Kluis, Germany

$1,346 / 6 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 1249 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 €105 to €12.870 – 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

🤍 Tantra Retreat for Couples: The Magic of Touch & Mindfulness (private, no group)

Fitness & Wellness Weeks Croatia May & Sep 2026

At home in your body - living sensuality and femininity | Women's circle on Corfu from 09 - 16.05.2026

Leadership & Breathwork Retreat for Modern Leaders

Women's Retreat - Back to Your Essence

4-day spiritual retreat – summit e-bike hiking – including seminar in Oberstaufen by Glücksziel©

4-day spiritual retreat – art, vineyards, e-bikes – including seminar in Groß-Umstadt by Glücksziel©

Greece - Karpathos 2026 Yoga*Hiking*Climbing*Sea

Yoga & Pilates Sailing Week

Strength - Source - Nature - The Path to Yourself - Outdoor Day Seminar New dates for 2026

Your Personalized Detox Retreat at the Yoga Ashram

Ayurveda fasting vacation - vegetable fasting with the veggie pros

MOUNTAIN RETREAT Zillertal 1800m | Qigong, Meditation, Sound & Hiking | RETURN TO YOURSELF

Creative project design

Yoga retreat for pregnant women

4-day media ART retreat, including seminar in Groß-Umstadt/Wine Island by Glücksziel©

🧘🏼‍♀️ Trauma-informed yoga 1:1 retreat in the countryside—feel safe in your body

Yoga Holiday in Essaouira, Marocco, UNESCO site

Change through awareness - your individual one-to-one retreat at SEINsART

2-day retreat – The Happiness Goal Method – Offer starting at €399 in Groß-Umstadt/Weininsel from Glücksziel©

Love Alchemy 💖 From single to a fulfilling relationship! Change unconscious blockages in a 1:1 retreat.

Soul & Yin Yoga – Feel More Lightness – With Ayurvedic Meals

Alkaline Fasting Retreat ... Weeks of Alkaline Delights

Yoga & wellness on the island of Rügen

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