Spas — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 964 active companies in wellness and spa. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 58.8%, with 831 new companies registered, and 474 companies liquidated.
- 831 new companies
- 474 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Spas — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Spas in German-speaking Switzerland.
Spas — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 831 companies in wellness and spa have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 357 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Spas:
Canton of Zurich (293), Canton of Bern (115), and Canton of Geneva (100).
Companies in wellness and spa are the 81st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 831 new companies
- 964 active companies
- ** year to date
Spas — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 83 companies in wellness and spa were incorporated. In that same period, 48 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 83 new companies
- 48 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Spas — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Spas in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Spas — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 964 companies in wellness and spa, most are active in
Other physical well-being activities (815) and Saunas, tanning studios (149).
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
815
Saunas, tanning studios
149
Companies in wellness and spa in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (58%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Limited" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 58% Sole proprietorship
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Limited
- 3% Other
Spas — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in wellness and spa have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8640 Rapperswil SG
29/05/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
29/05/2026
8400 Winterthur
23/04/2026
Spas — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
9400 Rorschach
26/05/2026
8842 Unteriberg
13/05/2026
9000 St. Gallen
08/05/2026
4500 Solothurn
17/04/2026
4622 Egerkingen
31/03/2026
Spas – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 22 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026