ClassPass in Germany (2026): Is It Worth It?

ClassPass* is a fitness app that lets you book classes and wellness services in different studios using a credit system. Instead of paying one gym or yoga studio every month, you pay for a ClassPass package with a certain number of credits, and then spend those credits on:

The best part about ClassPass in Germany is that a lot of the places in the app are from high-end boutique studios, and it’s often much cheaper to visit them with ClassPass than to book directly. In Berlin, that includes studios like Barry’s Bootcamp for treadmill-and-weights sweat sessions or Ohia for beautifully calm yoga classes. In Munich, you’ll see names such as Studio Lagree or Time To Shine. In Hamburg, you can book Urban Heroes or Rocycle if you’re in the mood for high-energy training or cycling to the beat. Besides these cities, ClassPass in Germany is also available in Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart.

While these high-end studios are a big draw, ClassPass in Germany isn’t only about fancy workouts: the platform offers a mix of high-end and more affordable options. You can splurge on a premium class one day and balance it out with a more budget-friendly option the next, or just stick to a place that you like – outside of the free trial, there are no limits on how often you can visit the same studio. That’s one of the key differences to Urban Sports Club, where most plans limit how many times you can check into the same studio per month.

What I also like about ClassPass in Germany is that it goes well beyond workouts: there’s a solid range of wellness options too, from massages, manicures and facials to other cosmetic treatments. On top of that, you can also use ClassPass credits for food and drinks, including smoothies, protein shakes, coffee, and sandwiches. I only discovered this part recently, but I’ve been enjoying it a lot – and it has introduced me to several new places I probably wouldn’t have found otherwise.

Unlike Urban Sports Club, which works with fixed membership levels and check-in limits, ClassPass in Germany is built around credits. You choose a monthly package, get a fixed number of credits, and then use these credits to “pay” for each class, gym visit or cosmetic treatment. Here’s what ClassPass plans cost in Germany at the moment:

Now, you might be wondering, "Okay, but how much do I have to pay per workout?" The number of credits per class varies depending on the studio's popularity, location, and class type. The best way to get a feel for how many credits you will need to attend the workouts you like is to take advantage of the ClassPass free trial*, but here's a rough guide to credits per class based on my experience with ClassPass in Berlin:

I know, I know – math isn't everyone's favorite workout. But if you want to know whether ClassPass in Germany is actually worth it, you have to stick with me for a moment while I break the numbers down. Spoiler alert: once you compare the cost of ClassPass credits to drop-in prices, especially at premium studios, the savings the app offers become clear.

Take Barry's Bootcamp, for instance. Booking directly will set you back around €29 per class, or €27 per class if you buy a package of 10 classes or more. With ClassPass, you're looking at 13 credits for most classes at Barry’s, which translates to about €19 if you're on the 47-credit plan. That means savings of nearly €10 per class, with no package commitment.

Or consider a yoga session at Ohia, one of the most high-end yoga studios in Berlin. Direct booking could cost you around €25, or €79 for 4 classes (that's ~€20 per class) with a 3-month subscription. But through ClassPass in Berlin, most classes are 11 credits, which is ~€16.

Of course, it's not just about high-end studios. There are plenty of regular, budget-friendly options too. A typical class at these places costs 6-9 credits, which is approximately €8-13. Plus, some studios offer first-time visitor discounts, where you can book a class for as low as 3 credits (€4-5). It's like happy hour for your fitness routine!

ClassPass in Germany has some good deals on wellness too: the massage place I go to offers a 60-minute session for 50 credits (about €70) – if you book directly with them, it costs €100. So it’s not just workouts where ClassPass can save you money; it can also be a cost-effective way to book wellness treatments.

Here's where ClassPass in Germany really shines: flexibility. You can roll over unused credits to the next month, switch to a lower credit plan if you're having a lazy month (hey, it happens to the best of us), or just cancel your plan and restart whenever you feel like it. Just keep in mind that you can only roll over as many credits as your monthly allowance in your new plan – so if you are switching to a 23-credit plan next month, you cannot roll over more than 23 credits from this month to the next.

Conversely, if you're on a roll and need more ClassPass credits, you can buy extra – but keep in mind that these are pricier than your regular plan credits (€1.70–2 vs. €1.38–1.67). A smarter move is to switch to a higher credit plan and choose the option to start it immediately instead of waiting until your next billing date. It's a lot cheaper than buying extra credits, plus it might just give you that extra push to work out more. Win-win!

If you’re choosing between ClassPass and Urban Sports Club, the right answer will depend on how often you work out, what kinds of studios you want to book, and how flexible you want your membership to be. In the ClassPass vs. Urban Sports Club comparison, the biggest difference is that ClassPass uses a credit system, so you pay for the classes or appointments you actually book, while Urban Sports Club charges a fixed monthly fee. Urban Sports Club costs €35 for the Essential plan (4 check-ins per month), €75 for Classic (daily check-ins), €115 for Premium (daily check-ins plus up to 4 check-ins at Plus venues, including 1 massage), and €165 for Max (daily check-ins plus up to 8 check-ins at Plus venues, including 2 massages.)

If you work out often (say, more than twice a week), Urban Sports Club is likely to be better value than ClassPass. On the other hand, if you prefer boutique studios or you work out infrequently and prefer to keep things more flexible, ClassPass can make more sense. That’s especially true for high-end yoga studios, reformer Pilates, premium bootcamp workouts like Barry’s, and other classes where direct drop-in prices are high.

There are also a few practical differences worth keeping in mind when comparing ClassPass vs. Urban Sports Club. With ClassPass, outside of the free trial, you can go back to the same studio as often as you want, while USC tends to be more restrictive depending on the studio and your plan (a common limit is 4 check-ins per studio per month on the Classic plan). In my experience, availability is often better on ClassPass too, with booking available on short notice, whereas popular studios on USC can be harder to book.

So overall, Urban Sports Club is often the better fit for people who work out frequently enough to justify a fixed monthly fee, while ClassPass is usually the better option if you want more flexibility, more boutique studios, and better availability, especially on short notice. I’ve used and enjoyed both apps at different points in my life, so I believe that there is no right or wrong answer, and the choice between ClassPass vs. Urban Sports Club really comes down to what your current fitness routine looks like.

When I did my ClassPass free trial two years ago, I managed to visit 10 different studios, found some favorites, and since then, ClassPass and I have been living happily ever after. Just remember, you can't visit the same studio more than once during your ClassPass free trial – treat it as an invitation to try as many different places as possible.

I find ClassPass in Germany to be a fun and cost-effective way to explore my city’s fitness scene without committing to gym memberships or paying high drop-in fees. The variety of studios keeps things interesting, and I appreciate the flexibility. If you’ve been wanting to explore new studios or finally start a regular workout routine, ClassPass in Germany can be a simple way to make that happen.