The market of climbing gyms - Germany

1.1 Scope of the study

Climbing gyms are buildings in which you can climb. They make it possible to practice climbing not only in nature, but also in cities, without weather conditions affecting the training.

There are different types of climbing gyms in Germany. Most climbing gyms are indoor climbing facilities that can be used all year round. There are also some outdoor climbing facilities that are usually only open during the summer months. Another trend is bouldering gyms, which specialize in climbing without a rope or harness. There are also so-called high ropes courses that offer climbing elements as well as other activities such as ziplining or abseiling.

Worldwide, climbing enjoys great popularity and is perceived as a trendy discipline that offers a fun physical challenge and is practiced in nature in rocks. In the United States, the number of climbers in 2018 was about 4.4% of the American population, with a sharp increase in interest and sharing of their activity through social networks. This "massification" of climbing has resulted in the development of special structures for the year-round urban practice of the discipline.

Climbing as a recreational sport is also becoming increasingly popular in Germany. Climbing gyms are an important part of the leisure market in this regard, offering climbing enthusiasts the opportunity to learn and practice climbing in a controlled environment. Climbing gyms are particularly popular in large cities and have therefore experienced massive growth in recent years.

This market analysis is intended to examine the market for climbing gyms in Germany.