Saunas on the water's edge or floating on it, from lakeside cabins to docks on the sea.
etsauna lists 5 waterfront saunas in and around Norway, including Oslo (2), Lunde (1), Tromsø (1) and Vassenden (1). A session costs kr 150 to kr 260, with a median of kr 195. 4 have a cold plunge and 3 are wood-fired. etsauna shows open session times live for 3 of them, so you can check before you go.
5
waterfront saunas
kr 150–kr 260
per session
4
with cold plunge
3
with live availability
The cheapest per-visit sessions among Norway's waterfront saunas, by listed price.
Natural plunges (a lake, river or the sea) first, then cold plunge tubs.
Saunas heated by a wood stove.
Listings whose hours run to 10pm or later on at least some days. Check the hours shown.
etsauna pulls open session times from these saunas' booking systems.
| Sauna | Price | Cold plunge | Live times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jølstraholmen River Sauna | kr 150 for 60 min | – | – |
| KOK Oslo | kr 240 for 90 min | Yes | Yes |
| Oslo Badstuforening | kr 260 for 90 min | Yes | Yes |
| Pust Sauna Tromsø | kr 150 for 60 min | Yes | Yes |
| Skogens Rom | kr 195 for 90 min | Yes | – |
Vassenden
Jølstraholmen River Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Vassenden. Sessions are kr 150 for 60 min.
River sauna open daily 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, all year round. 150 NOK per person per hour. Available to both guests and non-guests. Swimming pool for cooling down. At Jølstraholmen Nature Hotel in Jølster, Norway.
Oslo
KOK Oslo is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Oslo. Sessions are kr 240 for 90 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 8 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Floating wood-fired saunas on the Oslo Fjord at two locations: Langkaia and Aker Brygge. Three experiences: FELLESKOK (shared sauna, 1.5 hrs, up to 8 people, 240 NOK/person), PRIVATKOK (private sauna, 2 hrs, up to 10 people), and KOKCRUISE (motorised sauna boat on the fjord). Cold plunge directly into the fjord. Bring swimwear and two towels.
Oslo
Oslo Badstuforening is a floating sauna in Oslo. Sessions are kr 260 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Oslo's community-run sauna association at Sukkerbiten on the Oslofjord waterfront. Multiple saunas and experiences including shared sauna sessions, sauna boat fjord cruises, rituals, meditation, and queer sauna sessions. Member price 150 NOK, non-member 260 NOK. Sessions also at Kroloftet and Sagene Folkebad locations.
Tromsø
Pust Sauna Tromsø is a floating, electric sauna in Tromsø. Sessions are kr 150 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 12 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Floating sauna on Tromsø's inner harbor with Arctic Ocean cold plunge. Two saunas: Original (Quiet, 12 capacity) and Lavvo. Inspired by the Arctic Cathedral. Open 365 days a year. Regular from 150 NOK, student/youth from 113 NOK. Advance booking recommended.
Lunde
Skogens Rom is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Lunde. Sessions are kr 195 for 90 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Walk-ins are accepted.
Architect-designed floating wood-fired sauna raft on the Telemark Canal at Lunde. Arrives pre-heated with a personal welcome; canal ice-bathing straight off the raft. Shared drop-in sessions plus private rentals for up to 10 people. Advance reservation required.
etsauna lists 5 waterfront saunas in and around Norway.
Listed per-visit prices run from kr 150 to kr 260, with a median of kr 195. The lowest are Jølstraholmen River Sauna (kr 150 for 60 min), Pust Sauna Tromsø (kr 150 for 60 min) and Skogens Rom (kr 195 for 90 min).
4 saunas have a cold plunge: KOK Oslo, Oslo Badstuforening, Pust Sauna Tromsø and Skogens Rom. At KOK Oslo, Pust Sauna Tromsø and Skogens Rom you cool off in natural water.
Yes: Jølstraholmen River Sauna, KOK Oslo and Skogens Rom use a wood stove.
etsauna shows live open session times for KOK Oslo, Oslo Badstuforening and Pust Sauna Tromsø. Open a listing to see today's times.
By their listed hours, Pust Sauna Tromsø stays open until 10pm or later on at least some days.
Built from etsauna's listings for Norway. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go. More city guides