Karlshamn Riggen, part of the STC chain, shows 4.2 from 99 reviews, and its three written reviews are old - the newest from July 2019 - but consistent on one point worth knowing before you join: real strength, real equipment variety, and a price that more than one reviewer called steep.
A Detailed Account of Real Progress, With a Direct Price Warning
Anton Loof's review is the most substantial here, and it's worth reading for both halves: "I've been going to this gym now for a about 6 months, and I couldn't be happier with it. I've made incredible progress thanks to this place, and the environment in there is really nice. You have most of the machines, racks and free wheigths you could ever think of. And if you're a fan of calisthenics there's a whole section of the gym for just that." Then the caveat, stated plainly: "My only complaint is the price point, for me it's quite steep, but I still think it's worth it." I'd read that as a genuine, considered trade-off from someone with six months of actual use, not a reflexive complaint.
A Second, Independent Price Complaint - With a Specific Missing Service
Johan Sonesson's review echoes the cost concern from a different angle, and adds something concrete: "Very good gym. However, very expensive. And I heard they were going to remove the children's room where single parents can have their little ones while they train. Damn bad considering the price you pay to go to the gym. Then such service should be included." Two independent reviewers flagging price as the main downside is worth taking seriously, and the children's-room detail - secondhand as it is in his account - is specific enough to ask about directly if that service matters to your routine.
One Review Too Thin to Weigh
Jimmy Janborjesson's single star reads more like a personal jab than a usable account: "Well Ness you should really try out something else. I dont think training is your ting." There's no specific complaint here about equipment, staff, or facilities - nothing to verify or act on, so I wouldn't weight this one alongside the two detailed accounts above.
What's Missing
No review states an exact membership price, only that it's "expensive" or "quite steep" relative to what reviewers expected. Nothing confirms whether the children's room Johan mentioned was actually removed, or whether it's still in operation. The most recent written review is from July 2019, more than six years old now, so current pricing and any facility changes since then are unconfirmed.
Who It's Not For
Anyone on a tight budget - two independent, detailed reviewers both flag the price as the main drawback, even while praising the equipment and results. Anyone specifically relying on staffed childcare during workouts, given the secondhand but specific concern about the children's room being removed.
Radhusgatan 4, 374 36 Karlshamn, Sweden. The phone number is +46 454 158 10, and the website is stc.se/gym/karlshamn-riggen. Open daily 04:00-00:00.
FAQ
Is this gym expensive?
Two independent reviewers describe it as expensive or "quite steep," though both still considered it worth the cost given the results and equipment.
What equipment does it have?
One detailed reviewer describes machines, racks, and free weights covering most standard needs, plus a dedicated calisthenics section for bodyweight training like pull-ups and dips.
Is there childcare available?
One reviewer heard the children's room for parents training with young kids was being removed - worth confirming directly, since his account is secondhand and the review is from 2018.
How recent is the feedback?
Not recent. The newest written review is from July 2019. Google's relative-time labels on this listing understate their age, so treat every date here as absolute.