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NORWAY’S HOTTEST SAUNAS

The floating sauna KOK Oslo .
Photo: Bjørnar Solberg
The floating sauna KOK Oslo .
Photo: Bjørnar Solberg

Heat up …

The floating sauna KOK Oslo .
Photo: Bjørnar Solberg
The floating sauna KOK Oslo .
Photo: Bjørnar Solberg

… before you cool down.

Aaah! The unbeatable combination of a warm sauna and a refreshing dip in chill waters will make you feel totally alive and awake.

And you’re in luck! New, super cool saunas are popping up all around Norway.

The floating sauna KOK Oslo .
Photo: Bjørnar Solberg
The floating sauna KOK Oslo .
Photo: Bjørnar Solberg

From saunas near famous rock formations, like the floating saunas at Preikestolen basecamp in the Ryfylke region close to the city of Stavanger …

Floating sauna at Preikestolen basecamp .
Photo: Ties Van Langen
Floating sauna at Preikestolen basecamp .
Photo: Ties Van Langen

… to rustic saunas by the majestic fjords, for example at Heit Sørfjorden sauna in the Hardangerfjord region.

Heit Sørfjorden Sauna .
Photo: Heit Sauna / Tor Hveem
Heit Sørfjorden Sauna .
Photo: Heit Sauna / Tor Hveem

They will definitely make you happy!

Heit Sørfjorden Sauna .
Photo: Heit Sauna / Tor Hveem
Heit Sørfjorden Sauna .
Photo: Heit Sauna / Tor Hveem

If you’re into world-class architecture, some saunas have that too – often combined with dreamy locations.

Just look at the Soria Moria sauna in Telemark.

The sauna Soria Moria .
Photo: Visit Telemark
The sauna Soria Moria .
Photo: Visit Telemark

One sauna even has an integrated mountain river: Eldmølla in Valdres.

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The Eldmølla sauna .
Photo: Kristin Poulsson

Snow and ice = yikes? 🥶

Not when you have a sauna nearby! The warm embrace of the sauna’s dry air makes it possible for everyone to go bathing in winter.

And you don’t need Viking blood to try it. Just look at the picturesque setting surrounding the sauna at Gausta in Rjukan.

Floating sauna in Rjukan .
Photo: Gaustablikk høyfjellshotell
Floating sauna in Rjukan .
Photo: Gaustablikk høyfjellshotell

Or imagine sitting here under the northern lights in winter.

The hot tub and sauna at Skårungen is a superb location for an outdoor spa-like treatment, under the northern lights or under the midnight sun.

Skårungen sauna in Lofoten .
Photo: Skårungen – Lofoten
Skårungen sauna in Lofoten .
Photo: Skårungen – Lofoten

Another great thing about some saunas in Norway is that they are located close to cities.

Like Pust in Tromsø, designed like the racks that are used to dry skrei, the migrating cod.

Pust is also the Norwegian word for breath – which is quite fitting, don’t you think?

Pust sauna in Tromsø .
Photo: Yngve Olsen / Visit Norway
Pust sauna in Tromsø .
Photo: Yngve Olsen / Visit Norway

On a city break to Oslo, go from shopping to sauna! There are several to choose from, like KOK Oslo, Green boats, Bademaschinen and SALT. All are located by – or on – the Oslofjord.

The Oslofjord sauna .
Photo: VisitOSLO / Didrick Stenersen
The Oslofjord sauna .
Photo: VisitOSLO / Didrick Stenersen

Right outside of Oslo, you also find Norway’s biggest sauna nirvana, The Well.

Here, you can try everything from traditional Finnish saunas to Japanese and Turkish, as well as a bio sauna, a forest sauna, and even a northern light sauna.

Forest sauna at The Well .
Photo: Marika Mørkestøl
Forest sauna at The Well .
Photo: Marika Mørkestøl

Ready?

Soria Moria Sauna in Telemark .
Photo: Dag Jenssen
Soria Moria Sauna in Telemark .
Photo: Dag Jenssen

Popular sauna experiences

As you’ve probably gathered by now, saunas are a hot topic these days. For years they’ve been a popular addition in spas, hotels, cabins, and even private homes – and now you can try saunas in nature or by the city as well.

From floating saunas to hidden gems in the forest, they all do the trick. Muscles feel less sore, and stress disappears with every drop of sweat. And that cold but oh-so-good dip afterwards hits you like an energy wave.

Do as some crazy Norwegians and kick-start your day with a sauna and a swim session, or book a sauna as a reward for completing a long hike.

Or rent an island and enjoy the adjacent sauna! One of Norway’s cosy treetop cabins is located on a small island, and when you stay at Treetop Fiddan, you can follow the floating pier back to shore to enjoy the sauna.

It is, of course, also possible to set aside time for yourself to enjoy a sauna as an escape from daily routines.

Most saunas offer private bookings (remember to book early), but many also provide drop-in sessions several days of the week, most often in the morning.

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Check out the Norwegian saunas

Discover the cool saunas in Norway and find out where you want to go.

Check out the saunas

Discover the cool saunas in Norway and find out where you want to go.

Saunas in Norway
Heit Sørfjorden Sauna offers a steaming sauna and a fresh bath in the fjord! Enjoy the view of the fjord, mountains, and glaciers from the… Read more
Heit Sørfjorden Sauna
Customised wood-fired sauna by the lake Hestehagedammen with view of the lake. Enjoy the peace and the heat and pamper yourself to an unforgettable… Read more
Grønsand Forest Sauna
If you want to end the day with a warm and good experience, you can visit the two floating saunas on Kvitåvatn with a magical view towards… Read more
Floating saunas at Gausta
Enjoy the revitalizing combination of a steaming sauna and a refreshing bath in the sea all year round! Read more
Varm i Vollen - floating sauna
The bathhouse in Farsund dates back all the way to the 1870's. Read more
Farsund Badehus Public bath house
Welcome to a sauna experience with us at Hurdalsjøen Hotell! With us, saunas are part of the daily routine for our guests - whether you are… Read more
Saunas at Hurdalsjøen Hotel
Welcome to the costal pearl of Son, just 40 minutes south of Oslo and our floating sauna! Read more
Son Spa - sauna rafts
At almost 1000 metres above sea level you can enjoy outdoor swimming all year round! Read more
Ilsetra | Outdoor pool and sauna
A world of wellness. Scandinavia's largest wellness centre and spa i sistuated just 20 minutes south of Oslo at Kolbotn. With a total of 11 pools, 15… Read more
The Well Spa
Saunas with a view really are something special and on the island of Træna on the Helgeland coast there are two of them. The island is situated 33… Read more
Saunas on Træna
Lille Dronningen. Combine the SPA experience with a dip in the sea and sea views. The bath house on the pier provides the opportunity for a relaxing… Read more
Lille Dronningen - Bath house and sauna
Muscles feel less sore, and stress disappears after a dip in the Fjærlandsfjord and a visit to the sauna Dampen. Read more
Dampen Sauna Fjærland
Sauna Boats Telemark. Rent the floating sauna boat, LEO, at Bakkestranda in Skien. Enjoy a relaxing moment and a little everyday luxury. Read more
Sauna Boats Telemark "Leo"
The floating sauna, Melvin, in Porsgrunn. Luxurious sauna with hot shower, refrigerator, dressing room and stereo. Accommodates 15 people. Read more
Sauna Boats Telemark Melvin
Enjoy a steaming hot sauna experience in urban and scenic surroundings. Views of mountains, the bay and new architecture. Read more
Heit Bergen Sauna
A floating village for sauna lovers, bathers and sea swimmers. Read more
Havet Arena
Fabulous sauna and bathing facility at Langkaia, open for drop-in every day Read more
"Bademaschinen" sauna raft
Sauna and icebathing only 1 hour from Oslo. Refreshing and fun! Read more
FLYT Sauna and icebathing - Close to Oslo
Jaameren sauna Our traditional wood-fired sauna is an experience everyone should indulge in after a day at sea or just as the end of an eventful day… Read more
Icebath and floating sauna in Bugøynes
Our sauna collection in Varanger is guaranteed to warm you deeply and completely – all the way to your bones. Enjoy long, intense rounds of deep… Read more
Cold as ice and hot as hell. We recommend icebath and sauna experience in Varanger
Stave Hot Pools is surrounded by the wild and spectaular beauty of Andøya's west coast and offers visitors the unforgettable adventure of soaking in… Read more
Stave Hot Pools
Nomadic art project overlooking Oslo's famous Opera House On the edge of the jetty facing the Opera, you can both swim in the fjord and use the saunas… Read more
SALT
Saunas for rental in Rauland, Vierli. Read more
Vierli Sauna
Moskjelen Badstove by Suldalslågen river in Suldal is a unique combination of sauna and dining with a fantastic view of the famous salmon river. Read more
The sauna Moskjelen in Suldal
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