The best retreat vacations September 2026

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

517 curated retreats 4.8 (535 reviews) from €90

Yoga and Dance Retreat

Nassereith, Austria

$1,132 / 6 Days

Meet & Lead – Adults of all ages – Fährhof near Bremen

Sottrum-Fährhof, Germany

$2,300 / 8 Days

Nature Flow - The Nature Resilience Retreat

Bad Wurzach, Germany

$1,044 / 5 Days

Yoga summer retreat by the sea

Alvor, Portugal

$1,160 / 8 Days

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Time out in the swan's nest by the lake - choose your own retreat modules - for you alone or as a couple

Biedenkopf, Germany

$151 / 3 Days

Yoga Retreat: From the Outside In – at the Burghof Stauf Energy Site in the Palatinate

Eisenberg (Pfalz), Germany

~~$278~~ $261 Frühbucher / 3 Days

Objects or figures made of paper - art week in Ticino

Peccia, Switzerland

$1,066 / 6 Days

Wellness Getaway: Wellness retreat including a salt cave, detox foot bath, and full-spectrum infrared cabin / Single room

Waldheim, Germany

$556 / 7 Days

Oh là là - Learn French and live like a Frenchman (individual stay)

Celles-en-Bassigny, France

$1,394 / 8 Days

Metal casting in Ticino - experimental art week

Peccia, Switzerland

$1,244 / 6 Days

Retreat KRAFT, RUHE, AUFTANKEN

Immenstadt im Allgäu, Germany

$476 / 6 Days

8-day Pilates and wellness vacation in northern Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

$2,457 / 8 Days

Solo Retreat "Burnout" an der Algarve in Portugal

Aljezur, Portugal

$2,079 / 6 Days

Wood carving with the chainsaw

Peccia, Switzerland

$1,066 / 6 Days

9-Day Retreat: Atlas Mountains & Sahara Desert with Yoga

Laguna Naila, Morocco

$2,033 / 9 Days

Glass fusing with Sybille Homann: Glass art workshop for beginners

Meezen, Germany

$1,138 / 3 Days

Alcohol-free wellness retreat in Valencia – For people abstaining from alcohol: clarity, nature, and reset

Torrent, Spain

$2,318 / 14 Days

Nature & outdoor retreat with medial energy work & spiritual coaching - Atlantic Ocean, Southern Spain

zahora, Spain

$1,498 / 6 Days

Italian cooking courses in Florence

Firenze, Italy

$871 / 3 Days

Private Couples Healing Retreat in Mallorca – 6-Day Exclusive Couples Getaway

Cala Rajada, Spain

$2,033 / 6 Days

One-time painting sessions or individual appointments in Münster and Crete – Art therapy with a proven method

Münster, Germany

$185 / 2 Days

8-day yoga or meditation and wellness vacation in northern Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

$2,457 / 8 Days

Nature retreat "Soul Path & Calling" in the Bavarian Alps

Berchtesgaden, Germany

$1,150 / 4 Days

❤️ PartnerYoga Retreat - Growing & relaxing together (couple prices)

Weil im Schönbuch, Germany

$2,439 / 6 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 1168 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 September 2026

Yoga and Dance Retreat

Meet & Lead – Adults of all ages – Fährhof near Bremen

Nature Flow - The Nature Resilience Retreat

Yoga summer retreat by the sea

Time out in the swan's nest by the lake - choose your own retreat modules - for you alone or as a couple

Yoga Retreat: From the Outside In – at the Burghof Stauf Energy Site in the Palatinate

Objects or figures made of paper - art week in Ticino

Wellness Getaway: Wellness retreat including a salt cave, detox foot bath, and full-spectrum infrared cabin / Single room

Oh là là - Learn French and live like a Frenchman (individual stay)

Metal casting in Ticino - experimental art week

Retreat KRAFT, RUHE, AUFTANKEN

8-day Pilates and wellness vacation in northern Tenerife

Solo Retreat "Burnout" an der Algarve in Portugal

Wood carving with the chainsaw

9-Day Retreat: Atlas Mountains & Sahara Desert with Yoga

Glass fusing with Sybille Homann: Glass art workshop for beginners

Alcohol-free wellness retreat in Valencia – For people abstaining from alcohol: clarity, nature, and reset

Nature & outdoor retreat with medial energy work & spiritual coaching - Atlantic Ocean, Southern Spain

Italian cooking courses in Florence

Private Couples Healing Retreat in Mallorca – 6-Day Exclusive Couples Getaway

One-time painting sessions or individual appointments in Münster and Crete – Art therapy with a proven method

8-day yoga or meditation and wellness vacation in northern Tenerife

Nature retreat "Soul Path & Calling" in the Bavarian Alps

❤️ PartnerYoga Retreat - Growing & relaxing together (couple prices)

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