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Fitpass

The Fitpass gives you unlimited access to more than 400 sports facilities in Switzerland. So you can practise numerous sports or try out new ones. The Fitpass is like a GA travelcard for sport, fitness and wellness. You can buy the pass for a week, a month or a whole year. You remain flexible with a six-month subscription. You can interrupt it if you fall ill or have to go abroad. Incidentally, many health insurance companies in Switzerland contribute to the cost of the Fitpass.

The Fitpass is perfect for you if you enjoy trying out new sports without wanting to commit right away. It’s also beneficial if you travel a lot within Switzerland. If you have a subscription, your health insurance often contributes to the costs, so it’s definitely worth checking with them.

Where is the Fitpass valid?

The Fitpass is valid throughout Switzerland. On the website https://www.fitpass.ch/de#sportfinder, you can select sports facilities by activity type and location. As of May 2024, there were already 431 sports facilities participating in 190 municipalities.

Fitpass Schweiz AG refers to their Fitpass as a “general subscription (GA) for fitness, sports, and wellness” in Switzerland. And indeed, with just one subscription, you can access unlimited options across Switzerland. You can use it every day as often as you like.

What’s included in the Fitpass?

The Fitpass includes sports facilities that offer indoor sports, outdoor sports, and online sports.

Types of activities included in the Fitpass

When searching for sports facilities and offers, you can choose from these types of activities:

  • Water sports
  • Outdoor sports
  • Fun sports / Family sports
  • Wellness
  • Climbing/Bouldering
  • Racket sports / Golf / Mini-golf
  • Martial arts
  • Group courses
  • Fitness
  • Online sports

Available Periods for the Fitpass

With the Fitpass, you can stay completely flexible. Here are the tickets you can purchase:

Ticket Cancellation Pause
Weekly Pass - -
Half-Month Pass - -
Monthly Pass cancellable every month -
Half-Year Pass cancellable at the half-year mark for a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 4 months, once per term
Yearly Pass cancellable annually for a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 4 months, once per term

Subscriptions will automatically continue unless their automatic renewal is deactivated in the profile. You can cancel on the very last day of the current term.

However, a fee must be paid for a pause.

Who contributes to the costs of the Fitpass?

Both most Swiss health insurance companies and several employers contribute to the costs of your Fitpass subscription. Make sure to ask your health insurance and your employer about it directly.

How does the Fitpass work?

To use the Fitpass, you first need to register on the official website and upload a personal photo to your profile. Then, download the free blue Fitpass app to your smartphone. After purchasing a subscription, you'll receive a QR code that gives you access to the sports facilities.

You can visit each participating sports venue once a day. However, you can also go to other sports partners on the same day. Some partners have restrictions that you can find under Info for each partner. For example: one mountain ride per day, one consultation per week, etc.

Fitpass Summary for Swiss Activities

The Fitpass is just right for you if you're looking for flexibility and variety in your fitness program. It gives you access to a wide range of facilities and classes, allowing you to try out different sports. For active individuals who enjoy trying out various sports and offerings, it’s an excellent choice.

Who is the Fitpass for?

The Fitpass is perfect for anyone who enjoys being active. It’s also ideal for tourists staying in Switzerland for at least a week. Even if you’re planning a round trip, it’s still a great option. You might start your activities in Zurich at the Hallenbad Heuel or Lionsoul Fitness. The next day, you could use Pilatus online and then head to the beach at Biel. There, you could also join a fitness group class at Xung macht Yung at the Dock 4 restaurant on the beach.

This way, you can find offers for active sports, fitness, and wellness across Switzerland on this page.

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