Purchase
To amortise the cryosauna over time
On quotation
- Delivery, installation and commissioning
- Training for your team
- Manufacturer's warranty
- Optional maintenance contract
Swiss Cryotherapy Systems
Extreme cold, under control.
Cryolymp designs and builds liquid-nitrogen cryosaunas. Available to buy or rent for sports centres, clinics and spas across Europe.
- ≈ −170 °C
- Cabin temperature
- 1–3 min
- Session length
- Buy or rent
- To suit your project
Our cryosauna
One technology, chosen for the fastest and most intense cold
We build only one type of unit: the liquid-nitrogen cryosauna. Here is why.
The coldest
Liquid nitrogen boils at −196 °C. It reaches air temperatures that electric chambers, limited to around −160 °C, cannot produce.
The fastest
Cold is produced on demand as the nitrogen evaporates. No long cool-down before opening: the cabin is ready within minutes and a session lasts 1 to 3 minutes.
Head in the open air
Clients breathe the room air, never the cold air. The operator keeps eye and voice contact throughout the session, and the feeling of confinement is reduced.
Compact and frugal
With no heavy refrigeration unit, the cryosauna fits in a standard room and uses little electricity.
Full data sheet on request.
0 °C
−30 °CLocalised cryo (cold air)
−110 °CElectric chambers, typical use
−170 °CCryolymp cryosauna
−196 °CLiquid nitrogen (boiling point)
Comparing technologies
The main ways to use cold
Each technology has its strengths. This table sums up the differences that matter to an operator.
| Technology | Temperature | Typical duration | Head | Start-up | Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen cryosauna · Cryolymp | ≈ −170 °C | 1–3 min | Out of the cold | Fast, cold on demand | Compact |
| Electric whole-body chamber | −110 °C (max. ≈ −160 °C*) | 2–4 min | In the cold air | Long cool-down | Dedicated room |
| Cold water immersion | Water at 8–15 °C | 10–15 min | Out of the water | Filling and water hygiene | Tub or pool |
| Localised cryotherapy | ≈ −30 °C (air) | A few min per area | Not applicable | Immediate | Mobile |
* Maximum stated by manufacturers (Bouzigon et al., Journal of Thermal Biology, 2016). Most studies in electric chambers use −110 °C.
Why −170 °C
The body cools faster the wider the gap between skin temperature and air temperature. That is why we chose liquid nitrogen.
Cryolymp cryosauna, −170 °C203 °C
Electric chamber, −110 °C143 °C
Localised cryo, −30 °C63 °C
Cold bath, 10 °C23 °C
At −170 °C the gap is 40% wider than at −110 °C, the temperature of most electric chambers.
Reaching the target sooner
Researchers aim for a skin temperature of about 13.6 °C, the threshold linked to pain relief. At electric-chamber temperatures it takes almost 4 minutes to get there (Jdidi 2024). A wider temperature gap allows shorter sessions of 1 to 3 minutes.
Results from nitrogen cryosaunas
At −180 °C, 3 minutes in a cryosauna reduced night-time restlessness in professional footballers, with the effect growing with exposure time (Douzi 2019). Between −140 and −195 °C, daily sessions reduced pain and better preserved the speed of muscle contraction after intense exercise (Fonda 2013).
A stronger response than cold water
In a cryosauna, 3 minutes of cold raised NK immune cells in the blood by 167%, against 58% after 3 minutes in a cold bath (Rose 2023). Four cryosauna sessions also lowered markers of muscle damage after exercise (Wolska 2023).
Research has not yet compared −110 °C and −170 °C head to head on clinical outcomes. Each study cited describes the effects seen with its own protocol.Sources : Jdidi 2024 ↗Douzi 2019 ↗Fonda 2013 ↗Rose 2023 ↗Wolska 2023 ↗
Offers and pricing
Your cryosauna, to buy or to rent
Pricing depends on the model, the delivery country and the term. You receive a detailed quote within 48 working hours.
Long-term rental
To protect your cash flow
On quotation
- Fixed monthly payment, term of your choice
- Maintenance and repairs included
- Purchase option at the end of the term
- Help with nitrogen supply
Short-term rental
For a training camp, competition or trade fair
On quotation
- Rental by the week or month
- Delivery and collection on site
- On-site technician optional
- A good way to try before you buy
Prices exclude VAT. Transport and installation quoted per country.
Research
What the studies say
A selection of published work on cryotherapy and cryostimulation. Each entry links to the original publication.
- 2025
Effects of repeated cryostimulation exposures on sleep quality in swimmers during an intense training period
Experimental Physiology
Elite swimmers during intense training: 5 daily 3-minute sessions at −110 °C improved perceived wellness, reduced inflammation and lengthened deep sleep.
Read the publication ↗ - 2024
Optimal duration of whole-body cryostimulation exposure to achieve target skin temperature: influence of body mass index — a randomized cross-over controlled trial
Jdidi H, de Bisschop C, Dugué B, Bouzigon R, Douzi W · Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 43
30 men, randomised cross-over trial: the 13.6 °C analgesic skin threshold was reached in about 4 minutes, slightly faster in overweight participants. Skin was still cooler than baseline 30 minutes later.
Read the publication ↗ - 2023
Partial body cryotherapy exposure drives acute redistribution of circulating lymphocytes: preliminary findings
Rose CL, McGuire H, Graham K, et al. · European Journal of Applied Physiology, 123(2):407–415
40 men, randomised trial: 3 minutes in a cryosauna (−110 to −140 °C) raised circulating NK immune cells by 167%, against 58% after a 9 °C cold bath and 29% with no cold. Preliminary findings, according to the authors.
Read the publication ↗ - 2023
Multiple cryosauna sessions for post-exercise recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): a randomized control trial
Wolska B, Domagała Ł, Kisilewicz A, et al. · Frontiers in Physiology, 14
31 martial arts athletes, randomised trial: four cryosauna sessions after fatiguing exercise lowered creatine kinase (a marker of muscle damage) and leukocytes, and limited muscle stiffness over the first 48 hours.
Read the publication ↗ - 2020
Efficacy of the Whole-Body Cryotherapy as Add-on Therapy to Pharmacological Treatment of Depression — A Randomized Controlled Trial
Rymaszewska J, Lion KM, Pawlik-Sobecka L, et al. · Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11:522
Randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled trial (−50 °C): 10 sessions at −110 to −160 °C alongside medication were judged by the authors to help mood and quality of life.
Read the publication ↗ - 2019
3-min whole body cryotherapy/cryostimulation after training in the evening improves sleep quality in physically active men
Douzi W, et al. · Université de Poitiers · HAL hal-01972299
22 active men, randomised trial: 3 minutes of cryotherapy after evening training improved perceived sleep quality and parasympathetic activity during deep sleep.
Read the publication ↗ - 2019
Partial-body cryostimulation after training improves sleep quality in professional soccer players
Douzi W, Dupuy O, Theurot D, Boucard G, Dugué B · BMC Research Notes, 12:141
Nine professional footballers: after a 180-second partial-body exposure, night-time movements dropped markedly. The effect appears to depend on exposure time.
Read the publication ↗ - 2017
Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Athletes: From Therapy to Stimulation. An Updated Review of the Literature
Lombardi G, Ziemann E, Banfi G · Frontiers in Physiology, 8:258
Literature review since 2010: the authors report anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant effects, with pain, soreness and recovery often improved compared with untreated groups.
Read the publication ↗ - 2016
Whole- and partial-body cryostimulation/cryotherapy: Current technologies and practical applications
Bouzigon R, Grappe F, Ravier G, Dugué B · Journal of Thermal Biology, 61:67–81
A reference for operators: compares whole- and partial-body cabins, their effect on skin temperature, and classifies protocols (temperature, duration, repetitions) by intended effect.
Read the publication ↗ - 2013
Effects of whole-body cryotherapy on recovery after hamstring damaging exercise: a crossover study
Fonda B, Šarabon N · Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 23(5)
Cryo-cabin at −140 to −195 °C, one 3-minute session a day for 5 days after hamstring-damaging exercise: pain and rate of force development evolved more favourably than with no cold. The authors call for further studies.
Read the publication ↗ - 2011
Effects of whole-body cryotherapy vs. far-infrared vs. passive modalities on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage in highly-trained runners
Hausswirth C, Louis J, Bieuzen F, et al. · PLoS ONE, 6(12):e27749
Nine trained runners (INSEP, Paris): maximal strength was restored after the first cryotherapy session, versus 24 h with far-infrared and not fully with passive recovery.
Read the publication ↗
About
A Swiss cryosauna manufacturer
Cryolymp takes its name from the cold and from Olympus, the mountain of the gods and a symbol of peak performance. We design and build liquid-nitrogen cryosaunas for sports, health and wellness professionals.
Because we build our own units, we remain your contact from the technical survey to maintenance, in French, German, English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Manufacturer
- One point of contact for the unit, installation, training and after-sales service.
- Safety first
- Protocols, health questionnaire and nitrogen handling rules handed over to your team.
- Across Europe
- Delivery, commissioning and support in your country.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ and contraindications
How is safety ensured with nitrogen?
The head stays outside the cabin, so clients breathe room air. A trained operator is present throughout the session, which can be stopped at any moment. The room must be ventilated and fitted with an oxygen detector; we size both with you during the technical survey.
How is the nitrogen supplied?
Liquid nitrogen is delivered in tanks by an industrial gas supplier near you. We help you estimate consumption and organise supply.
What kind of room do I need?
A standard room is enough, with suitable ventilation and access for tank deliveries. We carry out a technical survey before every quote.
Do you deliver outside Switzerland?
Yes, throughout Europe. We organise transport, installation and commissioning and itemise them in the quote.
Will my team be trained?
Yes. Commissioning includes training: running sessions, the health questionnaire, contraindications, nitrogen handling and what to do if something goes wrong.
Should I buy or rent?
Buying pays off over time. Renting protects your cash flow and includes maintenance. Short-term rental suits a one-off need or a trial of the cryosauna.
Which rules apply in my country?
Requirements vary by country and by use (wellness, sport or medical). We tell you which standards apply to your project. Medical advice is recommended before any session.
Contact
Tell us about your project
Describe your business and what you need. We reply within 48 working hours.
- Address
- Route de l'Ancienne Papèterie
1723 Marly
SwitzerlandView on map ↗ - info@cryolymp.ch
- Opening hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 12:00, 13:30 – 17:30 (CET)Visits and demonstrations by appointment