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Like many others, I’ve had my fair share of German “Kaffee und Kuchen“, heaps of gouda cheese, and some of the best ice cream while living in Düsseldorf. Here’s a little inspiration to get us back into the swing of fitness while living in Düsseldorf. Because I know I’m not the only one on a budget, here is a price comparison of the fitness gyms in Dusseldorf (conveniently from cheapest to most expensive).
ALERT: As per usual around the world, it can be difficult to get out of a gym contract while you’re in it. If you make the decision to purchase a membership, make sure you’ve done the research ahead of time to know when and how you can get out of the contract. There are some exceptions to the rules, but not many. If you are currently looking to cancel a gym membership and you’re deadline to cancel is coming up soon, let Aboalarm do the cancellation for you, so you can spend your time looking for a better gym option!
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Your Guide to Fitness Gyms in Dusseldorf
There are tons of opportunities to choose a gym that suits your needs and budget in Düsseldorf. While we’ve only mentioned the more popular gyms around town, don’t forget about checking out some of the smaller gyms around your area too!
Maxx Gym
- Price: Starting at 19,95 Euro/month [note: there’s a quarterly fee of 12,50, you must sign up for 2 years, and buy the 19,95 Euro club card]
- Location: Heinz-Schmöle Str. [near the HBF]
- Features: Pilates, yoga, courses, free parking, drink flat-rate, sauna, massage chair
FitnessLoft
- Price: Starting at 4,99 Euros/week (19,96/month)
- Location: Bonnerstraße 29, 40589 Düsseldorf-Holthausen
- Features: More than 150 live courses/week, up to 50 different courses/week, access to loft lounge
FitX Fitnessstudio
- Price: 24 Euro/month
- Location: Flingern, Derendorf, Lörick, Holthausen, Ratingen, Krefeld
- Features: Open 24/7, free on-site trainer care, drink bar, free showers, free parking
Fit in Düsseldorf
- Price: Starting at 24,90 Euro/month
- Location: Ringelsweide 14, 40223 Düsseldorf (Friedrichstadt)
- Features: All-inclusive mineral drinks and water, free parking, courses
John Reed Fitness
- Price: Starting at 25 Euro/month
- Location: Friedrichstadt & Bilk (Düsseldorf Arcaden)
- Features: Free trials, live courses, cyberobics, ladies area, functional training, comfy lounges
Fitness First
- Price: Starting at 7,90 Euro/week (31,60 Euro/month) *Does not include courses or drinks
- Location: Königsallee, Schadowstrasse, Aachener Str., Derendorferallee, Rather Str., Bonner Str.
- Features: Childcare, 3 free trial days (voucher online), some women’s clubs, 1,000+ fitness courses/month, ability to pause your contract
- Note: some features may vary based on location
McFIT
- Price: 39,90 Euro/month [based on 12-month contract]
- Location: Bilk, Lierenfeld, Ratingen, Neuss
- Features: Open 24/7, supervisors on staff, pause your contract for up to 9 months/year, free on-site trainer care
EVO Fitness
- Price: Starting at 44,90 Euro/month
- Location: Düsseltal
- Features: Boutique gym, 1 free trial day, open 365 days a year, no commitment (easy cancellation)
Mrs. Sporty
- Price: Starting at 59,99 Euro/month
- Location: Unterbilk, Pemplefort, Garath, Gerresheim, Ratingen
- Features: Women only (hence, Mrs.), free consultation, 1 free trial day
Holmes Place
- Price: Starting at 64,90 Euro/month
- Location: Königsallee, Wersten, and Lörick
- Features: Access to pool, wellness, and spa, outdoor classes, digital app offerings, semi-annual body scans included, towel service, access to shop and lounge
Alma Sports Club
- Price: Starting at 64,90 Euros/month
- Location: Willstätterstr. 50, 40549 Düsseldorf-Seestern
- Features: Personal training, kids club, outdoor courses, sauna, massages, beach volleyball, and more
BECYCLE
- Price: BECYCLE offers package prices instead of a monthly fixed rate that don’t lock you in (including a great beginners package)
- Location: Oststraße 54-56, 40211 Düsseldorf
- Features: Indoor Cycling, Reformer Pilates, Barre, Hiit & Yoga all offered in the English language
Since I have not been to all of these gyms in Dusseldorf myself, I have used this information from what they offer online (some prices are harder to find for obvious reasons). I ask more now than ever that if you’ve found they charge more upon arrival, offer poor services or offer more than what I’ve credited them for, please leave a comment below!
Want in on a little secret?
There are many more ways to get in your exercise while living Life in Düsseldorf, consider checking out the many sports groups, basketball teams, badminton courts, etc. around the area. You’ll also find many great personal trainers like Jackie Mitchell who is a native English-speaking certified fitness trainer offering various outdoor classes in Düsseldorf. Getting a little more specific, here is my personal secret for working out for free!
Sport im Park
The city of Düsseldorf actually provides a “sport in the park” workout opportunity for FREE! The season often starts in May and ends in October. Workouts are run almost every day in outdoor locations across the city.
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Great article! Looking for a fab but not too expensive place for Pilates – what’s your secret place? 🙂
Thanks Bettina! I’m sending you a personal email now!
I’d also like some tips on nice and not so expensive Pilates and yoga places.
Could you help me?
Hi Jenna, you could add 2 more to your list:
– Holmes Place is a nationwide luxury chain with 2 branches in Düsseldorf. I am not sure of the prices, but I trained at one in Berlin a few years back and it cost 100 € per month. This includes massive training spaces, every course imanginable, pool and wellness area.
– Health City is another chain with several branches in NRW, including 2 in Düsseldorf. Prices range from around 40-60 € per month, including sauna, cross-fit, courses and lots of good quality equipment that you don’t find in the cheaper gyms.
Steven, thanks so much for these awesome gym recommendations!
Hello,
You recommendations are great. I would also like to have visit 60 euro/year gym/yoga course for me and my wife. Do let me know.
Hi there Amit,
You should have received the welcome email with the information, let me know if you had any issues accessing it!
Best,
Jenna
Great article Jenna.
I also run outdoor fitness classes across Düsseldorf. Each class is delivered in English. The cost is €10 per session (€5 for your first class). There is no joining fee or contract. The classes are aimed at every fitness level combining cardio, resistance band and bodyweight exercises. I also run circuit training on a Saturday morning.
Anyone interested can send me a PM at [email protected]
Thanks for sharing your class information Jackie! I’m sure all of our readers would be lucky to have you as a teacher! I’m going to have to come by sometime myself too! 🙂
Hi Jenna,
Thank you for this good info. I am new in the city and I would like to join a gym during the 3 months that I will be working here. I checked almost all this gyms and there is a minimum period of time of 12 months… do you know any gym that works in a monthly basis?
Thank you in advance
Cristina
Hey there Cristina,
While I haven’t had experience with these gyms myself, a few expats in the community listed these as recommendations for gyms that offer memberships on a monthly basis without having to pay for the full year: Fitklusiv, Taifun Sports, Basic8, Fit X and FIT IN Düsseldorf.
I hope one of these will work for you! ????
Cheers,
Jenna
Hi, May I add John Reed in Bilk?
The peculiarities are: 24/7 opening and video-classes from 6 am till 11 pm, English speaking trainers in US locations: Miami, Texas, San Francisco, Las Vegas etc… It is an awesome feeling, for a couple of hours one feels elsewhere ????
Fee: 25€/ month
Hi Jenna, thanks for sharing all these useful info! I’d also love to know which school gym you go to. 🙂
Hey there, Cynthia, I go to FTV Düsseldorf!
Pretty! This has been an extremely wonderful post.
Thanks for supplying these details.
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it! Thanks for the wonderful comment Abnehemn!
– Jenna
Interesting. I would like to be a contributor too. It is exciting to visit new places and more importantly share with others, your experiences in anticipation that someone somewhere could actually find it useful. I do this regularly on Tripadvisor. Probably should branch out.
I totally agree! ?
I still love sharing new things with our readers and love it even more when our team of writers grows! We would love to have you on board! Send me an email to [email protected] and I’ll send you some next steps! ?
All the best,
Jenna