Whether you're a yoga flow queen, Pilates reformer babe, or HIIT-with-a-smile coach, 2025 is the year to take your talents on tour. Thanks to Fitgig, you don’t have to choose between exploring Europe and making money. You can do both — one class at a time. We’ve rounded up the 7 best cities in Europe for traveling fitness instructors right now — based on gig demand, vibe, cost of living, and wellness culture.

1. Barcelona, Spain

✨ Vibe: Chill mornings, sunset flows, rooftop everything

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Mat Pilates, Vinyasa yoga, beach bootcamps

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €40–€55

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€650/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• Endless outdoor class potential
• Fitgig gigs year-round
• Tapas-fueled post-class recovery
• Huge expat instructor community

🎯 Best Months: April to October

💡 Pro Tip: Pack layers — studios range from zen to neon.

2. Copenhagen, Denmark

✨ Vibe: Scandinavian sleek, early mornings, minimalism + matcha

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Reformer Pilates, power yoga, sauna rituals, Spin

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €55–€70

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€850/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• Studios with stunning aesthetics
• High-paying gigs, especially Reformer
• Sauna + cold plunge culture is elite
• Fitgig usage is growing fast here

🎯 Best Months: May to September

💡 Pro Tip: Biking is life — get a Swapfiets.

3. Berlin, Germany

✨ Vibe: Artsy, edgy, always awake

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Dynamic yoga, HIIT fusion, barre, breathwork

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €45–€60

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€600/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• Eclectic studios — every class format exists here
• Affordable-ish for a capital city
• Studios love bringing in guest instructors
• You’ll never run out of veggie brunch spots

🎯 Best Months: March to November

💡 Pro Tip: German punctuality is real. Show up 5 mins early.

4. Lisbon, Portugal

✨ Vibe: Sun, surf, savasana

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Morning mat classes, reformer by the sea, yoga & surf retreats

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €35–€50

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€550/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• Gorgeous beachy wellness aesthetic
• English-speaking studios everywhere
• Affordable food + coastal views
• Perfect for “work one day, beach the next” energy

🎯 Best Months: Year-round, honestly

💡 Pro Tip: Pack SPF and a swimsuit with your leggings.

5. Amsterdam, Netherlands

✨ Vibe: Boutique wellness meets canal-core

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Reformer, mat sculpt, deep stretch classes

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €50–€65

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€800/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• Studios LOVE aesthetic, energetic instructors
• Bookings fill quickly on Fitgig
• Biking + Pilates = elite glutes
• Post-class smoothies at every corner

🎯 Best Months: April to October

💡 Pro Tip: Some reformer studios require GripSocks™. Bring extra.

6. Paris, France

✨ Vibe: Classy, curated, core-focused

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Barre-Pilates hybrids, slow flow, mat Pilates

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €55–€70

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€900/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• Chic studios with great clientele
• Strong market for visiting instructors
• Croissants, always
• You’ll leave with at least 10 new lifestyle pics

🎯 Best Months: March to June, September

💡 Pro Tip: French clients love calm, confident instructors — and playlists that aren’t just Beyoncé remixes.

7. Stockholm, Sweden

✨ Vibe: Clean girl, candlelit classes, smooth playlists

‍♀️ What’s Hot: Reformer, slow burn core, sound bath yoga

💶 Avg Pay per Class: €60–€75

🏡 Rent (shared flat): ~€850/month

🍉 Why You’ll Love It:

• High-paying, well-organized studios
• Clients show up on time and ready
• Great for winter wellness or summer midnight sun vibes
• Fitgig is starting to pop off here

🎯 Best Months: May to August for daylight, October–Feb for coziest vibes

💡 Pro Tip: Bring neutrals. The vibe is earth tones, not Barbiecore.

Ready to Book Your Instructor Tour?

These cities aren’t just dream destinations — they’re booking instructors like you right now via Fitgig. Whether you want to spend a month in Berlin or bounce between Lisbon and Amsterdam, you can build your own tour schedule — and get paid while you’re at it.

👉 Create your Fitgig profile now and start exploring live gigs across Europe.

TL;DR: Your 2025 Tour Hit List