Solix.no · Report · May 2026
Norway Fitness Report 2026: Gym Prices, Hyrox Growth & Sauna Trends
Independent analysis of the Norwegian fitness and wellness market 2026. Gym prices by city, Hyrox expansion, sauna growth and running participation data.
Published: 25 May 2026 · Solix.no is not affiliated with any gym chain or event provider. All prices independently verified.
Key Findings 2026
- 1.Cheapest Norwegian gym chains in 2026: Fitness24Seven and Fresh Fitness Basic at 349 NOK/month, 58 percent cheaper than SATS Oslo Basic at 839 NOK
- 2.Hyrox Oslo 2026 (Nova Spektrum, Sep 25-27) is the largest Hyrox event in the Nordics at approximately 8,000 participants
- 3.Oslo has 20+ commercial saunas in 2026, up from an estimated 7 in 2022 - a 3x increase in four years
- 4.Cheapest sauna in Oslo: a municipal pool at 175 NOK adult and 125 NOK student, with sauna included in the entry ticket
- 5.Oslo has 27+ free run clubs, one of the highest densities in the Nordics per capita
- 6.Oslo Marathon 2026 (September 12) is Norway's largest road running event with 15,000+ participants
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Section 1: Norwegian Gym Prices 2026
Prices read directly from each chain's own price list on 31 July 2026. All prices in Norwegian kroner. SATS prices are set per city, so the columns show the price in each city.
| Chain | Oslo | Bergen | Trondheim | Stavanger | Contract | Sauna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness24Seven | 349 kr | Not present kr | Not present kr | Not present kr | None | No |
| Fresh Fitness Basic | 349 kr | Not present kr | 349 kr | Not present kr | 12 months | No |
| Evo Fitness | 409 kr | 409 kr | 409 kr | 409 kr | 12 months, 459 rolling | No |
| SATS Basic | 839 kr | 789 kr | No clubs kr | 749 kr | 12 months | Yes, 4 Oslo clubs |
| SATS Premium | 999 kr | 999 kr | No clubs kr | 999 kr | 12 months | Yes, 4 Oslo clubs |
Note: the SATS tiers are Basic, Flexible and Premium, and the price is set per city. Flexible sits between the two shown: 849 NOK in Oslo, 799 in Bergen and Stavanger. SATS has no clubs in Trondheim. Every SATS membership carries 12 months binding and a 20 percent student discount for students aged 18 and over. Sauna is at 15 Oslo clubs, Colosseum, Bislett, Storo and Solli Plass, and no SATS gym in Norway has a pool.
Section 2: Hyrox Expansion in Norway 2026
Hyrox - the global fitness race series combining 8km of running with 8 functional exercise stations - is growing rapidly in Norway. Below are confirmed Norwegian 2026 events.
| City | Venue | Date | Participants (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | Nova Spektrum, Lillestrom | 25-27 September 1226 | ~8,000 | Confirmed |
| Bergen | - | - | - | Not announced |
| Stavanger | - | - | - | Not announced |
| Trondheim | - | - | - | Not announced |
Hyrox Oslo is the largest Hyrox event in the Nordics. The number of Norwegian participants has an estimated tripled from 2022 to 2026, driven by increased social media visibility and expansion of approved training venues across Norway.
Section 3: Norwegian Sauna Market 2026
Commercial saunas have experienced rapid growth in Norwegian cities since 2020. Oslo leads with 20+ commercial saunas in 2026.
20+
Commercial saunas in Oslo
up from ~7 in 2022
205 NOK
SALT Langkaia, weekday
255 NOK at weekends
175 NOK
Cheapest Oslo option
municipal pool, sauna included
| Sauna | Type | Price | City | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT Langkaia | Land-based sauna | 205 NOK weekday / 255 NOK weekend | Oslo | Recommended |
| KOK Oslo | Floating sauna | Per session, see koknorge.no | Oslo (Langkaia and Aker Brygge) | Required |
| Oslo Badstuforening | Member-run, seven sites | Per site, see oslobadstuforening.no | Oslo | Recommended |
| Toyenbadet | Municipal pool, two dry saunas | 175 NOK adult / 125 NOK student | Oslo | Walk-in |
| Pust Sandvika | Sauna and spa | See pust.no | Baerum | Required |
Section 4: Running Participation & Run Clubs in Oslo 2026
Oslo has one of the densest networks of free run clubs in the Nordics. As of May 2026, Solix.no has mapped 27+ active run clubs in Oslo.
27+
Free run clubs in Oslo
active as of May 2026
15,000+
Oslo Marathon 2026 participants
September 12 2026
Gratis / Free
Ekebergsletta parkrun (free, weekly)
Saturday 09:30, Frognerparken
1 per 26,000
Run club density
Oslo residents
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the average gym membership cost in Norway in 2026?
Norwegian gym membership price levels in 2026: Budget (Fitness24Seven and Fresh Fitness Basic): 349 NOK/month. Mid-range (Evo Fitness): 409 NOK/month with 12 months binding, 459 NOK rolling. Premium (SATS): the price is set per city, with Oslo at 839 to 999 NOK/month, Bergen 789 to 999 and Stavanger 749 to 999. SATS has no clubs in Trondheim. Norway has among the highest gym prices in the Nordics.
How large is Hyrox in Norway?
Hyrox Norway 2026: The Oslo event at Nova Spektrum (Sep 25-27) is the largest in the Nordics at approximately 8,000 participants - the only confirmed Norwegian Hyrox event for 2026 as of May 2026. An estimated 20,000+ Norwegians have participated in Hyrox since 2019. Hyrox training in Norwegian gyms (SATS, CrossFit boxes) has grown significantly since 2022.
How many saunas are there in Oslo?
Oslo has 20+ commercial saunas in 2026, including floating fjord saunas, land-based saunas and pool saunas. The best-known: KOK Oslo at Langkaia and Aker Brygge, which sets its price per session at booking, SALT on land at Langkaia at 205 NOK on weekdays and 255 NOK at weekends, Oslo Badstuforening across seven sites, and Toyenbadet at 175 NOK with sauna included in the pool ticket. The number has tripled since 2022.
Methodology & Sources
Gym prices: collected directly from official chain websites (sats.no, evofitness.no, fitness24seven.no, freshfitness.no) on 31 July 2026. Prices reflect ordinary monthly membership without promotional offers.
Hyrox data: Based on official hyrox.com event listings and participant count estimates from publicly available event pages.
Sauna data: Prices verified against official booking sites for each venue in May 2026. Sauna count based on Solix.no's Oslo sauna directory.
Run clubs: Count based on Solix.no's Oslo run club directory, verified via clubs' own websites and social media.
Solix.no is not affiliated with any of the named chains or event providers. This report is independently editorial and not sponsored.