Culinary Active Vacation in Umbria – 8 Days of Delights Including Olive Harvesting, Truffle Hunting, and Wine Tastings
Castel Rigone, Italy
$1,136 / 8 Days
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Energy station – Qi Gong & Jin Shin Jyutsu in the Mühlviertel region
Altenfelden, Austria
$614 / 4 Days
4-day spiritual SKI retreat, including the Glücksziel method in Oberstaufen/Allgäu by Glücksziel©
Oberstaufen, Germany
$1,669 / 4 Days
YOGA Retreat - Package
Tejakula, Indonesia
$832 / 7 Days
4.8
Finca break with yoga & wellness
Montuïri, Spain
$498 / 3 Days
Values & Paths – Self-Leadership Retreat for Women
Altenfelden, Austria
$707 / 4 Days
Meditation Weekend I near Cologne I Yoga, active and silent meditation, mantra chanting, heart dance
Leverkusen, Germany
$324 / 3 Days
Leadership & Breathwork Retreat for Modern Leaders
Rt Veslo, Montenegro
$2,260 / 7 Days
Poetic Writing in Chiemgau
Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
$950 / 5 Days
Lighthouse Writing - Discovering Yourself Through Writing
Altenfelden , Austria
$707 / 4 Days
5-Day Christmas Zen Silent Retreat at the End of the Year
Mondsee, Austria
$689 / 5 Days
4.6
4-day spiritual retreat – art, vineyards, e-bikes – including seminar in Groß-Umstadt by Glücksziel©
Groß-Umstadt, Germany
$1,414 / 4 Days
4-day spiritual retreat – summit e-bike hiking – including seminar in Oberstaufen by Glücksziel©
Oberstaufen, Germany
$1,414 / 4 Days
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA 1:1 Retreat in Nature · Return Home to Your Body.
Frauenburg, Austria
$1,854
$1,623
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/ 3 Days
Breathwork Introductory Workshop: 2-Day Deep Dive
Mondsee, Austria
$219 / 2 Days
5.0
Magical journey to Glastonbury – Your soul is calling you
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
$1,391 / 7 Days
On the Road – Storytelling and Writing in Chiemgau
Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
$655 / 4 Days
Smile with your heart
Altenfelden, Austria
$741 / 4 Days
Where Spa meets Yoga
Bad Ems, Germany
$883 / 3 Days
RESET & RISE – Exclusive Women’s Retreat in Greece (40+)
Efkarpia, Greece
$1,796 / 8 Days
Paradise Retreat: Meditation, Yoga, Satsang, Mantras & Self-Exploration with John David | Spain
Dénia, Spain
$231 / 3 Days
A Creative Getaway in Provence
Peynier, France
$1,623 / 10 Days
Mindfulness and Positive Living on Sylt with Johanna Katzera
Sylt, Germany
$753 / 6 Days
5.0
Yoga & Dance your Soul
Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
$608 / 4 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 1151 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 €78 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.