Meditation & Yoga Retreats in Norway

15 retreat centers

Norway's retreat scene is small but uniquely set against fjord, mountain, and Arctic landscapes. Yoga and silent retreats run in Western Norway's fjord country (Hardanger, Sognefjord), in Lofoten and Vesterålen, and in the southern coast around Kristiansand. The Insight (Vipassana) and Tibetan Buddhist sanghas hold periodic retreats at partner sites. Norway offers some of the most dramatic natural settings in Europe for contemplative practice, especially in summer (midnight sun) and winter (northern lights). Norwegian and English are both used. Vegetarian food is standard but cost of food is high. Best seasons run May–September outdoors; many centers run year-round indoors. EU passport holders enter freely (Schengen); many other passports get 90-day visa-free access. Cost: weeks run NOK 8,000–20,000 (~€700–€1,800) — Norway is the most expensive Nordic option.
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Blue Toad Retreats

Norway Ålesund

Blue Toad Retreats guides you to unlock your full potential as a multi-dimensional being.

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Buddha bok&bilde

Norway Tibetan

A Vajrayana and Tibetan bookstore operating by donation.

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Change Wild

Norway

Nomadic wilderness retreats for personal and societal transformation.

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Hagabrekka Wanderland

Norway

Off-grid Norwegian retreat for regenerative living, yoga, and nature connection.

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Himmelblå Brygge

Norway Ylvingen

A sea-lodge retreat with sauna, hot tub, yoga studio, restaurant and bicycle rentals in Norway’s island-rich Vega Archipelago.

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Huso Lodge

Norway Hemsedal

Mountain lodge in Hemsedal, Norway, offering nature immersion and outdoor activities.

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Loekken Fjellgaard

Norway Folldal

A former farm in the Nordic Highland, offering rustic huts with mountain views and easy access to nature.

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Mefjord Brygge

Norway Mefjordveien

A year-round Senja resort for guided trips, seasonal activities, boat rentals and time to unwind between fjords.

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Mitt Yoga AS

Norway Molde

Active yoga and hiking retreats in Norway's Molde fjords, focusing on revitalization and gratitude.

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Nordic Vitality - Brokkestoylen

Norway Rysstad

Reconnect with nature and self at this Norwegian mountain farm retreat.

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Sami Wilderness Migration Camp

Norway Alta

Live with Sami reindeer herders during their spring migration in Arctic Norway.

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Skiptvet

Norway Thai Forest
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Norway Sørskogbygda

A thoughtfully designed retreat for inner and outer development, focusing on meditation and wellness.

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Vaajma

Norway Sørskogbygda

Ancient Sámi wisdom meets modern wellness in rural Norway.

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Vipassana Meditation in Norway

Norway Øyer Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana Meditation in Norway offers silent retreats focused on the S.N. Goenka technique.

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