How much does a dark retreat cost in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Austria and Poland, and on what terms? We have taken the prices and rules from the websites of the individual operators. For each centre you will find a link to the source and the date we last checked the information. We want people considering the dark to be able to decide on the basis of real information, not advertising.
To make prices comparable, we compare the price of a one-week stay (7 nights) for one person including meals. A week is the most common length of a dark retreat. Where a centre charges for meals separately, we have added them according to its price list. Where the website does not say whether meals are included, we point this out right next to the price. Below each price you can see how we calculated it. Shorter stays tend to cost more per night, and couples usually pay a surcharge. You can sort the table by price, number of Google reviews, name or date of last update, and filter it to show only centres in one country. We take prices in the currency the operator uses (Czech crowns, euros, zlotys); the conversion to crowns, euros, dollars or zlotys (switch the currency at the top) is approximate; the rates are listed below the table.
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| Centre | Week with meals 7 nights, 1 person | Average per night | Meals | Length of stay | Deposit | Updated | |
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| Srdcem se dívej Rácovice Rácovice near Jemnice, Třebíč District, Vysočina Region | 8,400 CZK voluntary contribution, they expect at least 7 × 1,200 CZK; meals included | 1,200 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 2 reviews | included, vegetarian, once a day | from 2 nights, better value from 7 | 5,000 CZK (from 7 nights), otherwise 50% | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Pobyty v tme Riečky SK Modrý Kameň – Riečky (Veľký Krtíš district), Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia | ≈ 8,528 CZK 7 × 50 € (food included) | ≈ 1,218 CZK | no profile | included in the price, raw, once a day | The website does not state a fixed minimum length; it recommends at least 7 days. | the booking is valid only once the non-refundable contribution has been paid | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Centrum Long Zaježová SK Zaježová, municipality of Pliešovce (Zvolen district), Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia | ≈ 8,771 CZK 8 days × 45 € = 360 € (7 nights; arrival and departure days both count, guidance separately by donation) | ≈ 1,253 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 16 reviews | included in the price, vegetarian, hot meal once a day | at least a week recommended, ideally 8 days (7 nights) | 25 € for each day of the stay, within 7 days of booking | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Vše o tmě Frýdek-Místek Frýdek-Místek, Moravian-Silesian Region | 9,700 CZK weekly price, meals included | 1,386 CZK | no profile | included, vegetarian, 1 hot meal a day | from 1 night, length individual | not stated on the website | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Živica Zaježová SK Zaježová, Pliešovce municipality (Zvolen district), Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia | ≈ 9,722 CZK 7 × (42 € + 15 € food) = 399 € meals are paid separately, we added them | ≈ 1,389 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 46 reviews | extra charge 15 €/day, light vegetarian, hot meal once a day | at least 7 days recommended | accommodation (42 €/night) is paid in advance on a pro forma invoice | 8. 10. 2026 |
| A bolo svetlo Zázrivá SK Zázrivá – Biela (Dolný Kubín district), Žilina Region, Slovakia | ≈ 9,746 CZK 400 € per week (7 nights Fri–Fri) including meals and care | ≈ 1,392 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 46 reviews | included in the price, vegetarian, vegan or raw, delivered once a day | 7 nights (Fri–Fri) | 200 € (or 5,000 CZK) within a week of confirmation | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Tma není Čeperka Čeperka near Pardubice, Pardubice Region | 9,975 CZK 7 × 1,425 CZK/day, meals included according to the price list | 1,425 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 1 review | included according to the price list, meat-free | from 1 day, better value from 7 | 50% at booking | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Dark retreat Klatovy Chlistov near Klatovy, Plzeň Region | 10,000 CZK weekly price incl. meals and transport from Klatovy | 1,429 CZK | no reviews yet | included, vegetarian, once every 24 hours | from 4 days, normally a week | at least 50% when booking | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Nosce te ipsum Podhorany SK Podhorany – Sokolníky (Nitra district), Nitra Region, Slovakia | ≈ 10,233 CZK–≈ 20,467 CZK 7 × 60 € (Mini package, fasting or food once a day included) = 420 €; max. 7 × 120 € (Transformácia) = 840 € | ≈ 1,462 CZK–≈ 2,924 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 7 reviews | included, depending on the package: fasting or one meal a day (Mini), tailored food (Reštart, Transformácia) | The website does not state a minimum length; ask before booking. | The website does not state a deposit or payment method; ask before booking. | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Terapie tmou near Brno Hluboké Dvory near Tišnov, Brno-Country District, South Moravian Region | 10,400 CZK 7 × 1,400 CZK + 2 weekend days × 300 CZK note: the website does not say whether meals are included | 1,486 CZK | no profile | not stated on the website | from 3 nights | not stated on the website | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Bytí ve tmě Těrlicko Těrlicko-Hradiště, Karviná district, Moravian-Silesian Region | 10,500 CZK 7 × 1,500 CZK/day note: the website does not say whether meals are included | 1,500 CZK | no profile | on request, vegetarian; price not stated | from 3 days, a week recommended | not stated on the website | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Sklenářka Kostelec nad Orlicí Kostelec nad Orlicí, Hradec Králové Region | 10,850 CZK–12,950 CZK summer 7 × (1,200 + 350 CZK meals), winter (Oct–Apr) 7 × (1,500 + 350 CZK) meals are paid separately, we added them | 1,550 CZK–1,850 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 14 reviews | extra charge of 350 CZK/day, vegetarian | from 3 nights | 1,000 CZK per night at booking | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Darkness by the forest Hříbek Vrbovce SK Vrbovce (Štefanová hamlet), Trenčín Region, Slovakia | ≈ 10,916 CZK–≈ 12,792 CZK 7 × (50 € stay + 14 € simple meals) = 448 €, with special meals up to 7 × 75 € = 525 € meals are paid separately, we added them | ≈ 1,559 CZK–≈ 1,827 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 1 review | charged extra at 14 €/day, simple (fruit, nuts, muesli, rice, vegetables), brought once a day | 7 nights or more recommended | booking is valid only after payment; the website does not say how much the deposit is | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Sebapoznanie v tme Hrušov SK Hrušov – Čertenie (Veľký Krtíš district), Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia | ≈ 11,086 CZK 7 × (50 € + 15 € food) meals are paid separately, we added them | ≈ 1,584 CZK | no profile | extra charge 15 €/day, vegetarian (meat-free), once a day | from 3 days | 50% in advance | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Modrý motýl near Prachatice Sviňovice (Zbytiny municipality) near Prachatice, South Bohemian Region | 11,862 CZK weekly price, full board included | 1,695 CZK | no profile | included, vegetarian, once a day | from 7 nights, up to 7 weeks | not stated on the website | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Brdské slunce near Jince Ohrazenice near Jince, Příbram district, Central Bohemian Region | 11,900 CZK 7 × 1,700 CZK/night, meals included | 1,700 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 6 reviews | included, vegetarian, once a day | from 3 nights, 7 recommended | 50% within a week of ordering | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Tma Semily Nedvězí (Slaná) near Semily, Liberec Region | 11,900 CZK 7 × 1,700 CZK/night (individual, 2026 price list), meals included; couple 7 × 2,700 CZK | 1,700 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 2 reviews | included, vegetarian/vegan, once a day | from 3 nights, 7 recommended | 30% (couples 50%) on booking | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Tma léčí Hodonín u Kunštátu Hodonín u Kunštátu, Blansko district, South Moravian Region | 11,900 CZK 7 × 1,700 CZK (1,500 CZK accommodation + 200 CZK meals), accompaniment for a donation | 1,700 CZK | no profile | included, raw/vegan/vegetarian | recommended from 3 nights, usually 3–10 | 50% on booking | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Tmou k sobě Staré Smrkovice Staré Smrkovice near Hořice, Jičín District, Hradec Králové Region | 11,900 CZK–14,000 CZK Boží oko and Květ života 11,900 CZK, Jeskyně 14,000 CZK; meals included according to the description | 1,700 CZK–2,000 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 1 review | included, type not stated, 1× a day | one week, other lengths by arrangement | 50% after booking (invoice) | 25. 9. 2026 |
| ATMA Vojtěchov Vojtěchov (Lísek) near Bystřice nad Pernštejnem, Vysočina Region | 12,600 CZK 7 × 1,800 CZK/night, meals included | 1,800 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 17 reviews | included, vegetarian, 1× a day | from 2 nights, 5–10 recommended | not stated on the website | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Na dobrém konci near Ledeč nad Sázavou Hněvkovice near Ledeč nad Sázavou, Vysočina Region | 12,600 CZK 7 × 1,800 CZK/day, meals included | 1,800 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 12 reviews | included, veg./vegan/raw, once a day | no fixed minimum, 7 days recommended | 50% on booking | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Dotek přítomnosti Lysice Lysice, South Moravian Region | 13,900 CZK weekly price (Fri–Fri), full board included | 1,986 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 3 reviews | included, mostly vegetarian, once a day | one week only (Fri–Fri) | 50% within 3 days of applying | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Dark therapy near Kutná Hora Lomec (Úmonín municipality) near Kutná Hora, Central Bohemian Region | 14,000 CZK 7 × (1,600 CZK accommodation + 400 CZK meals) meals are paid separately, we added them | 2,000 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 140 reviews | extra charge 400 CZK/day (week) | from 1 night, most often a week | deposit, balance 30 days in advance | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Pavlína Havlíčková Příchovice near Přeštice Příchovice (near Přeštice), Plzeň Region | 14,000 CZK 7 × 2,000 CZK/day, meals included (without food 7 × 1,700 CZK = 11,900 CZK) | 2,000 CZK | no profile | included, organic raw / vegan / vegetarian, delivered once a day | from 7 days | 50% of the price of the stay | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Dark Shelter Łany PL Łany (Czernica commune, Wrocław County), Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland | ≈ 14,245 CZK 7 × (300 PLN stay + 70 PLN meals) = 2,100 PLN + 490 PLN | ≈ 2,035 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 15 reviews | included (70 PLN/day), delivered once a day at lunchtime | from 3 nights (Tue–Fri) | full amount within a week of booking | 9. 10. 2026 |
| V tme je svetlo Dolný Ohaj SK Dolný Ohaj (Nové Zámky district), Nitra Region, Slovakia | ≈ 14,375 CZK–≈ 31,431 CZK Hĺbka package 590 € for 7 nights incl. full-day meals (≈ 84 €/night); with daily guidance (Transformácia) 890 €, with a month of support after the retreat (Presah) 1,290 € | ≈ 2,054 CZK–≈ 4,490 CZK | no profile | included, choice of regular, meat-free or raw (also vegan) food, brought once a day for the whole day | from 3 nights (Ochutnávka package) | 50% of the price on booking, balance no later than one week before arrival | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Medová tma Podmoklany Podmoklany, Vysočina Region | 14,980 CZK 7 × 2,140 CZK/night (six-day stay 10,700 CZK / 5 nights Fri–Wed), meals included; the website does not offer a week-long stay, longer stays only by arrangement | 2,140 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 14 reviews | included, delivered 1× a day (hot lunch + breakfast/snack, fruit, vegetables, a thermos of tea) | from 2 nights | payment in advance, possible in 2 instalments of ½ | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Darkness therapy Kozlovice Kozlovice, Beskydy foothills, Moravian-Silesian Region | 15,400 CZK price for 7 nights, meals included | 2,200 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 4 reviews | included, vegetarian, once a day | from 3 nights, 7 recommended | full price 30 days in advance | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Tma na konci světa Šlapánov near Louňovice pod Blaníkem, Central Bohemian Region | 16,100 CZK price for 7 days, meals included | 2,300 CZK | no reviews yet | included, vegetarian, once a day | from 3 days, 5 recommended | 50% no later than 21 days in advance | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Tmaják near Říčany Doubravčice near Říčany, Central Bohemian Region | 17,500 CZK 7 × 2,500 CZK/night, meals included | 2,500 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 33 reviews | included, vegetarian, once a day | from 4 nights (Mon–Fri), 7 recommended | full price a week in advance | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Darkness therapy RC Čeladná Čeladná, Beskydy Mountains, Moravian-Silesian Region | 21,000 CZK 7 × 3,000 CZK/day, meals included | 3,000 CZK | ★ 4.4 · 168 reviews | included, vegetarian, full day | usually 7 days | not stated on the website | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Spiritbalance Sasbachwalden DE Sasbachwalden (Ortenaukreis district), Baden-Württemberg, Germany | ≈ 30,127 CZK 7 × (€139 + €25.50 smoothies) + €85 cleaning; when fasting on water and tea 7 × (€139 + €12.50) + €85 = €1,145.50 meals are paid separately, we added them | ≈ 4,304 CZK | ★ 4.4 · 20 reviews | at extra cost: water and tea fasting €12.50/day or smoothies €25.50/day; vegan, raw | from 1 night (according to the booking system), max. 90 nights | 50% within 5 days of booking | 9. 10. 2026 |
| Gertrud Niehaus Barskamp DE Barskamp (town of Bleckede, Lüneburg district), Lower Saxony, Germany | ≈ 33,429 CZK 7 × €196 (incl. meals and daily conversation) | ≈ 4,776 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 1 review | included, alkaline fast (vegetarian organic soups, juices, teas), according to participants in the morning and evening | The website does not state a minimum length of stay; ask before booking. | €200 in advance by bank transfer | 9. 10. 2026 |
| ZENtrum Mondsee AT Mondsee (Vöcklabruck district), Upper Austria, Austria | ≈ 33,526 CZK–≈ 34,501 CZK €896 course with meals + €480–520 hotel accommodation = €1,376–1,416 for the whole course (7 days / 6 nights); not converted to 7 nights | ≈ 4,789 CZK–≈ 4,929 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 120 reviews | included in the course fee, vegetarian/vegan, 3× a day | fixed 7-day course (6 nights) | The website does not mention a deposit; ask before booking. | 9. 10. 2026 |
| Kloster Gut Saunstorf DE Saunstorf (municipality of Bobitz, district of Nordwestmecklenburg), Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany | ≈ 36,669 CZK–≈ 40,080 CZK 7 × €215 (monastery, incl. meals and accompaniment); Erdraum 7 × €235; plus the mandatory integration night €166/€186 incl. full board | ≈ 5,238 CZK–≈ 5,726 CZK | ★ 4.7 · 182 reviews | included, vegetarian organic, 2× a day | from 4 nights in the dark + min. 1 night in the light | The website does not mention a deposit; ask before booking. | 9. 10. 2026 |
| Dunkelretreat Arnold Wiegand Kelkheim DE Kelkheim (Taunus) – Münster (Main-Taunus district), Hesse, Germany | ≈ 37,522 CZK 7 days × €220 (meals included); arrival is the evening before the first day and departure the morning after the last day, so 7 days in darkness correspond to 8 nights. A couple pays €2,300 for 7 days, i.e. €1,150 per person. | ≈ 5,360 CZK | ★ 5.0 · 3 reviews | included, vegan; the website does not say exactly how many times a day food is brought | from 3 days | part on registration, the rest no later than 10 days before the start | 9. 10. 2026 |
| InspirAre Retreat Center Sottrum DE Stuckenborstel, municipality of Sottrum (Rotenburg (Wümme) district), Lower Saxony, Germany | ≈ 40,933 CZK package of 7 nights in the dark + 1 integration night in the light = €1,680 (incl. half or full board and coaching) | ≈ 5,848 CZK | ★ 4.7 · 8 reviews | included, organic vegetarian or vegan, half board (recommended) or full board, 2–3 meals a day | standard 4 nights in the dark + 1 integration night | 30% of the total price, which reserves your place | 9. 10. 2026 |
| Within Wróblewo PL Wróblewo (Wronki municipality, Szamotuły county), Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland | ≈ 68,222 CZK 7-day programme €2,450 (6 nights) + 1-night extension €350 = 7 nights | ≈ 9,746 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 36 reviews | included, vegan (organic), in darkness once a day to the cabin | from 5 nights (6-day programme) | The website does not mention a deposit or payment method; ask before booking. | 9. 10. 2026 |
| Samadhi Centre Wiry PL Wiry (gmina Marcinowice, Świdnica County), Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland | not stated Group course with fixed dates for 6 nights at 2,750 PLN; an extension to 7 nights is not offered, so not recalculated. | ★ 5.0 · 43 reviews | included, vegan, a warm meal daily | fixed programme of 6 nights (5 in the dark) | 1,250 PLN (zadatek) | 9. 10. 2026 | |
| Werde was du bist Weitra AT Reinprechts, Weitra (Gmünd district), Lower Austria, Austria | not stated | ★ 4.7 · 14 reviews | included in the package, organic, 1–2× a day | from 3 days | The website does not mention a deposit; ask before booking. | 9. 10. 2026 | |
| Terapia tmou Nitra Golianovo SK Golianovo (Nitra district), Nitra Region, Slovakia The website gives no dates with a year (calendar April–September without a year), and according to the register the company ID (IČO) shown on the website has been cancelled since 5 Feb 2025 – check that it is still operating before booking. | ≈ 8,357 CZK 7 × 49 € (food included) = 343 € | ≈ 1,194 CZK | no profile | included, mostly juices, smoothies, fruit and vegetables from their own production; vegetarian, vegan or a special diet by arrangement | The website does not state a minimum; usually a week or two | The website does not state the deposit amount or payment deadline; ask before booking. | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Dotmy.sk Stará Ľubovňa SK near Stará Ľubovňa (Stará Ľubovňa district), Prešov Region, Slovakia The website is partly unfinished (reviews only from 2023, undated articles, empty sections); although the booking calendar shows a booked date in October 2026, check that it is operating and confirm the exact location. | ≈ 9,381 CZK 7 × (50 € + 5 € meals) meals are paid separately, we added them | ≈ 1,340 CZK | no profile | for a surcharge of 5 €/day; vegan, vegetarian, raw, MANA drink or fasting | from 3 nights | 50% of the price within 3 working days of the date being confirmed | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Místo v srdci near Prostějov Kobylničky (Myslejovice) near Prostějov, Olomouc Region The operator's website was unavailable on 25 Sep 2026; the details come from a web archive from August 2026. | 12,959 CZK–15,959 CZK cabin 10,950–13,950 CZK/week + meals approx. 7 × 287 CZK meals are paid separately, we added them | 1,851 CZK–2,280 CZK | ★ 4.9 · 95 reviews | extra charge approx. 287 CZK/day, once a day | a week (Sat–Sat), 3 nights as a trial | booking fee, amount not stated on the website | 25. 9. 2026 |
| Ordějov near Uherský Brod Ordějov, Bystřice pod Lopeníkem, Uherské Hradiště district, Zlín Region The price list on the website was valid until 31 Dec 2023; the operator has not published a newer one. | 14,000 CZK–16,100 CZK 7 × 2,000 CZK/night with the rice cleansing cure, 7 × 2,300 CZK/night with full board; price list valid until 2023 meals are paid separately, we added them | 2,000 CZK–2,300 CZK | no profile | surcharge of 400–700 CZK/day | minimum not stated, usually 3–14 nights | no deposit, payment in cash on site | 8. 10. 2026 |
| Chakaruna Nýdek Nýdek (Frýdek-Místek district), Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic The website lists dates only until 15 Oct 2026; further dates depend on the weather and the condition of the house. Check whether it is operating. | not stated They only offer 36-hour and 108-hour packages without food, so we do not calculate a price for 7 nights. The cheapest is €540 (36 h in a group), the most expensive €2,160 (108 h). note: the website does not say whether meals are included | no profile | no food, water available | 36 hours | The website does not say anything about a deposit or method of payment; ask before booking. | 9. 10. 2026 |
Prices in other currencies are converted approximately: 1 € = 24.37 CZK (Czech National Bank rate of 9. 10. 2026), fixed 1 zł = 5.5 CZK and 1 $ = 22 CZK. Prices are taken in the operator's currency.
What to ask before booking
- What exactly the price includes: meals (how many times a day and what kind), the guide and conversations, bedding, transport from the station.
- Deposit and cancellation: how much is paid in advance, until when the stay can be cancelled and how much money is refunded.
- Leaving early: most centres do not refund money if you end your stay early. Think carefully about the length; for a first time, a shorter stay or a week is usually sensible.
- Health restrictions: centres differ. Some do not accept people with a current or past mental illness or people taking medication; others assess each case individually. If you are receiving treatment, consult your doctor first.
- Facilities: private shower and toilet, heating, ventilation or heat-recovery ventilation, soundproofing, whether the room can be locked from the inside and left at any time.
- Guide: how often they come, whether they will talk to you and how you can let them know when you need something.
How the information was compiled
We compiled the information from the operators‘ publicly available websites. Where a website contradicts itself or does not state something, we say so explicitly for that centre. A dark retreat is not medical treatment, and we have not adopted any claims about healing effects. Prices and terms can change at any time, so always confirm them directly with the operator before booking. If you run a centre and have found a mistake, please write to us.