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European Fitness Club Restrictions
Monday 20th December 2021
The latest position on fitness club openings in Europe
| Country | Open/Closed | Covid pass or equivalent | Restrictions in place |
| Austria | Open with limitations | Yes | The 2G rule (vaccinated, recovered) applies |
| Belgium | Open with limitations | Yes | Gyms can reopen at limited capacity, as well as with social distancing and ventilation requirements. |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Open | ||
| Bulgaria | Open with limitations | Yes | Gyms are only open if both staff and consumers have a Green Pass. |
| Croatia | Open with limitations | Gyms need to provide at least 20 square metres per person, must be ventilated, equipment needs to be sanitised between users. | |
| Cyprus | Open with limitations | Yes | Sports facilities are open with limitations. Members must present a SafePass to access gyms. Gyms operate at maximum capacity of 1 person per 10 square meter. |
| Czech Republic | Open with limitations | Yes | Open with restrictions: max. capacity 1 person/15 m2, total maximum 10 persons. All visitors must prove their negative test or vaccination or 90 days limit after Covid |
| Denmark | Open with limitations | Yes | A coronapass must be presented. Face masks are mandatory. |
| Estonia | Open with limitations | Yes | A COVID certificate (proof of vaccination status, a negative COVID test, or evidence of having recovered from the coronavirus) is required. |
| Finland | Open with limitations | Fitness centers are open. There several restrictions, such as distances, hygiene instructions, and self-monitoring documents. Regional restrictions may apply. | |
| France | Open with limitations | Yes | Gyms can now open at full capacity but with social distancing requirements (2m). Wearing a face mask when circulating inside gyms is mandatory. The Pass Sanitaire (Health Pass) must be presented to show a proof of negative COVID test or vaccination. |
| Georgia | Open | A negative test or proof of vaccination must be presented. | |
| Germany | Open with limitations | Yes | The 3G rule (short for German “geimpft, getestet, genesen – vaccinated, tested, recovered”) applies. The restrictions vary depending on the Bundes. More information: https://www.fitnessmanagement.de/corona/corona-update-uebersicht-oeffnung-fitnessstudios-2021 |
| Greece | Open with limitations | Yes | An immunity or vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test taken up to 48 hours needs to be presented. |
| Hungary | Open with limitations | Yes | Government-issued immunity cards need to be presented to access gyms. |
| Iceland | Open with limitations | Gyms are permitted to operate at 75% capacity | |
| Ireland | Open with limitations | Yes | Gyms can operate at full capacity as long as all attendees have proof of immunity. Social distancing and ventilation requirements still apply. |
| Italy | Open with limitations | Yes | 2 meter social distancing must be respected. Either a negative COVID test or proof that you have been vaccinated/have had COVID must be provided. |
| Latvia | Open with limitations | Yes | A proof of full vaccination or recovery is mandatory to enter gyms. |
| Liechtenstein | Open | ||
| Lithuania | Open with limitations | Yes | As of mid-September, a negative test or proof of vaccination must be presented, Gyms must ensure at least 20 square metres of floor space per person, including staff members. Group exercises are limited to five people, exluding instructors. |
| Luxembourg | Open with limitations | Social distancing measures are in place. Gyms must ensure at least 10 square metres per person. | |
| Macedonia | Open | ||
| Malta | Open with limitations | Social distancing (3m) must be guaranteed, as well as 1 person per 6 square metres. Limited capacity of 75 persons. | |
| Netherlands | Closed | As a lockdown is currently in place, gyms are closed until 14 January. | |
| Norway | Open | For indoor organised leisure activities, a recommendation of groups of up to 20 people for adults over the age of 20. Indoors, adults are recommended to keep a distance, when possible, in order to perform the activity, and a recommendation to keep a distance of 2 metres for high-intensity training. | |
| Poland | Open with limitations | Limited capacity (10 sqm per person, 75% of occupancy) and social distancing of 1.5m. | |
| Portugal | Open | Yes | It is recommended to guarantee a distance of 1.5m. Mask is mandatory when circulating in the gym, but not when working out. As of 1 December, COVID certificate is required. |
| Romania | Open with limitations | Yes | As a lockdown is currently in place, gyms can only open from 9.00 to 17.00. Sports facilities may open at 30% capacity, and a COVID certificate is mandatory to access gyms. |
| Slovakia | Open with limitations | Yes | Gyms are only open to vaccinated and recovered persons. |
| Slovenia | Open with limitations | yes | The RVT (Recovered – Vaccinated – Tested) rule applies. |
| Spain | Open with limitations | Open with limitations (social distancing, limited capacity, testing) depending on the Region. Some regions (e.g. Catalonia) now require a COVID certificate. | |
| Sweden | Open with limitations | Gyms operate at limited capacity. Municipalities and regional authorities may impose stricter restrictions. | |
| Switzerland | Open with limitations | Yes | The COVID certificate, showing proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test, is now mandatory in gyms. A special Swiss Covid-Certificate was implemented: - Certificate for tourists vaccinated abroad with a vaccine approved only by the WHO (incl. licensed products, i.e. Sinovac & Sinopharm): Valid 30 days - Certificate of recovery after a positive PCR-test: Valid now 365 days (before: 180, like in the EU-countries) - Certificate of recovery after a positive antibody test: Valid 90 days - Certificate for people who can neither be vaccinated nor tested and possess an aproved medical certificate: Valid 365 days |
| Turkey | Open | ||
| Ukraine | Open with limitations | ||
| United Kingdom | Open | Open with no restrictions. |
Bron: Europe Active
