Spas — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 320 active companies in wellness and spa. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 49.5%, with 279 new companies registered, and 173 companies liquidated.
- 279 new companies
- 173 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Spas — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Spas in French-speaking Switzerland.
Spas — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 279 companies in wellness and spa have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 106 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Spas:
Canton of Zurich (300), Canton of Bern (115), and Canton of Geneva (101).
Companies in wellness and spa are the 87th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 279 new companies
- 320 active companies
- ** year to date
Spas — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 45 companies in wellness and spa were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.3% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 45 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Spas — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Spas in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Spas — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 320 companies in wellness and spa, most are active in
Other physical well-being activities (299) and Saunas, tanning studios (21).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Spas
Nb of legal entities
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Other physical well-being activities
299
Saunas, tanning studios
21
Companies in wellness and spa in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Limited" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Sole proprietorship
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Limited
- 2% Other
Spas — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in wellness and spa have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1934 Le Châble VS
29/06/2026
1020 Renens VD
16/06/2026
Spas — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in wellness and spa have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1563 Dompierre FR
30/06/2026
1219 Le Lignon
08/05/2026
1305 Penthalaz
12/12/2025
Spas – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 18 companies in wellness and spa have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
07/07/2026
Change of status
06/07/2026
Change of status
01/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/06/2026