Norway · 4 researched spaces
Saunas and bathhouses in Oslo
Bathhouse gathers 4 spaces in Oslo to compare heat, cold, ritual, access model and location. Every record marks what came from the operator and what was gathered in the field.
Explore on the mapWhere to bathe and take a sauna in Oslo
KOK Oslo, LangkaiaKOK's wood-fired floating saunas moored at Langkaia opposite the Opera (and at Aker Brygge): shared FellesKOK sessions of 1h30 for up to eight people with a fjord swim, drop-in or booked, plus private saunas and sauna cruises.
Oslo Badstuforening, LangkaiaA floating village of six saunas in the harbour between the Opera House and the fortress, run as a membership association: 8 to 18 bathers per hull.
Oslo Badstuforening, SukkerbitenFloating sauna village of the Oslo Badstuforening association at Sukkerbiten, next to the Munch Museum: eight shared saunas and Trosten, a 22-seat sauna of universal design by Estudio Herreros, with fjord swimming and 1h30 entries.
SALT SaunaA complex of wood-fired saunas on the quay facing the Oslo Opera House, inside a project mixing art, music and bathing. It includes Árdna, presented as one of the largest saunas in the world.
How to bathe in Oslo
From what each operator publishes: who you bathe with and how.
What to find in Oslo
- Natural water
- 4 spaces
- Wood-fired sauna
- 3 spaces
- Cold shower
- 2 spaces
- Finnish sauna
- 2 spaces
- Guided löyly
- 2 spaces
- Public bath
- 2 spaces
- Sauna club
- 2 spaces
- Mobile sauna
- 1 space
Frequently asked questions
How many saunas and bathhouses are there in Oslo?
Bathhouse gathers 4 researched spaces in Oslo. The selection is a sourced sample, not a complete census of the city.
Which bathhouses and saunas should you know in Oslo?
The selection includes KOK Oslo, Langkaia, Oslo Badstuforening, Langkaia, Oslo Badstuforening, Sukkerbiten and SALT Sauna.
What kinds of bathing and sauna exist in Oslo?
The mapped experiences include natural water, wood-fired sauna, cold shower, finnish sauna and guided löyly.
Do you need to book a sauna in Oslo?
4 spaces work by booked session and 3 accept drop-in entry. Check each operator's rule and schedule before visiting.