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 chain in 2026: Fitness24Seven at 329 NOK/month - 53% cheaper than SATS Standard
- 2.Hyrox is now confirmed in three Norwegian cities for 2026: Oslo (~8,000 participants), Bergen and Stavanger
- 3.Oslo has 20+ commercial saunas in 2026, up from an estimated 7 in 2022 - a 3x increase in four years
- 4.Average Oslo premium sauna price: 330-380 NOK per 2-hour session for floating saunas
- 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 as of May 2026 for standard monthly membership (no contract where available). All prices in Norwegian kroner (NOK). Source: Solix.no price database, verified against official chain websites.
| Chain | Oslo | Bergen | Trondheim | Stavanger | Contract | Sauna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness24Seven | 329 kr | 329 kr | 329 kr | 329 kr | None | No |
| Fresh Fitness | 399 kr | 399 kr | 399 kr | 399 kr | None | Select |
| Evo Fitness | 449 kr | 449 kr | 449 kr | 449 kr | None | Select |
| SATS Standard | 699 kr | 699 kr | 699 kr | 699 kr | Rolling | Yes (select) |
| SATS All-Access | 799 kr | 799 kr | 799 kr | 799 kr | Rolling | Yes |
Note: SATS prices shown for Standard tier giving access to all locations. Single-club membership (599 NOK) is cheaper but restricts to one centre. Campaigns (January/August) may offer lower prices.
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 2026 | ~8,000 | Confirmed |
| Bergen | TBC | 2026 | ~3,000 | Confirmed |
| Stavanger | TBC | 2026 | ~2,500 | Confirmed |
| Trondheim | - | - | - | Not confirmed |
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
350 NOK
Avg price (premium floating)
per 2-hour session
99 NOK
Cheapest Oslo option
SATS sauna (incl. in membership)
| Sauna | Type | Price | City | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOK Oslo | Floating sauna | 380 NOK / 2h | Oslo | Required |
| SALT Sukkerbiten | Land-based sauna village | 205-255 NOK / session | Oslo | Recommended |
| Pust Aker Brygge | Urban sauna | 350 NOK / session | Oslo | Required |
| Pust Sandvika | Sauna and spa | 300 NOK / session | Barum | Required |
| Bergen Floating Sauna | Floating sauna | 280-350 NOK | Bergen | 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 20 2026
Gratis / Free
Parkrun Oslo (free, weekly)
Saturday 09:00, Frognerparken
1 per 26,000
Run club density
Oslo residents
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the average gym membership cost in Norway in 2026?
Average Norwegian gym membership price in 2026: Budget (Fitness24Seven, Fresh Fitness): 329-399 NOK/month. Mid-range (Evo Fitness): 449 NOK/month. Premium (SATS): 699-799 NOK/month. Average across all segments: approx. 490 NOK/month. Norway has among the highest gym prices in the Nordics, though the gap to Sweden and Denmark has narrowed since 2023.
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. Bergen and Stavanger have confirmed 2026 events. 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, urban wellness centres, and pool saunas. The best-known: KOK Oslo (380 NOK/2h), SALT Sukkerbiten (from 205 NOK/session), Pust Aker Brygge, Toyenbadet (included in gym membership). The number has tripled since 2022, driven by increased interest in Nordic wellness culture and contrast therapy.
Methodology & Sources
Gym prices: Collected directly from official chain websites (sats.no, evofitness.no, fitness24seven.no, freshfitness.no) in May 2026. Prices reflect standard 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.