Ulrike Reinhardt
Head of University Athletic Center
+49 3677 69-2974
Postal Address:
Universitätssportzentrum, Postfach 10 05 65, 98684 Ilmenau
Visiting Address:
Campus-Sporthalle, Ehrenbergstr. 51, 98693 Ilmenau

You are welcome to use the ILMOTION fitness room on an individual basis for your own training.
Use is restricted exclusively to students and staff of TU Ilmenau! Therefore, unlike regularly scheduled classes, individual training sessions are not covered by the insurance provided by the Unfallkasse Thüringen.
To use the fitness room, you must book an induction session (duration: 1 hour).
Fitness centre usage fees (ILMOTION Card):
€70 per semester* for students
€95 per semester* for staff
* Validity: 31 March in the winter semester or 30 September in the summer semester
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 07:00–22:30 (excluding class times; please check the timetable)
Sat: 09:00 – 18:00
The university gym is used by students and staff independently, without constant supervision by trainers in the training area. As the gym is used independently, a compulsory induction is required before training begins.
The aim is to ensure that all students and staff, before using the gym for the first time,
The induction is designed to prepare you for safe and independent training. It does not constitute individual training advice, medical advice or ongoing training supervision.
Please note: Existing users must also attend the gym induction during the 2026/2027 winter semester. This is valid for a further three semesters and users can provide proof of attendance beyond this period by presenting their attendance documentation.
The process in brief:
Book an induction session online → Attend the induction → Registration for theILMOTION CARD via USZ → Receive abooking confirmation with payment details by email → Immediate payment by bank transfer → Receipt of confirmation of payment receipt by email → Independent use of the fitness room
The payment of the fee is made by bank transfer. More information here.
You will find all information about the bank transfer on the respective booking confirmation, which you will receive by e-mail after a successful booking. Please, state the correct reference, when transfering the money. The transfer of the amount due is to be made immediately after the booking!
The ILMOTION fitness rooms and the changing rooms are equipped with Thoska locks.
The unlocking takes place after the payment of the due fee. The access to the fitness room is done by putting on the unlocked Thoska card, which has to be activated in the foyer of the Campus Sports Hall at the terminal before each training.
In case of problems with the Thoska card and the Thoska locks, please contact the facility manager (sporthalle.hallenwart@tu-ilmenau.de).