Waterfront & Lakeside Saunas in Skien

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The Leo sauna boat moored on the river in Skien at dusk, its cabin windows glowing warmDamp Leo SkienThe Frank sauna boat moored at a snowy dock in Skien at dusk, guests in bathrobes stepping out with a ladder down into the riverDamp Frank SkienThe Melvin sauna boat floating on the river in Porsgrunn, bathers sitting on the deck and one swimmer in the water, with apartment blocks across the riverDamp Melvin Porsgrunn

Saunas on the water's edge or floating on it, from lakeside cabins to docks on the sea.

There are 3 waterfront saunas in and around Skien, including Skien (2) and Porsgrunn (1). A session costs kr 250, with a median of kr 250. 3 have a cold plunge and 1 is wood-fired.

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waterfront saunas

kr 250

per session

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with cold plunge

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with live availability

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Quick picks

Lowest prices

The cheapest per-visit sessions among Skien's waterfront saunas, by listed price.

Best for a cold plunge

Natural plunges (a lake, river or the sea) first, then cold plunge tubs.

Wood-fired

Saunas heated by a wood stove.

Compare waterfront saunas in Skien

SaunaPricePlungeLive times
Damp Frank Skienkr 250 for 60 minYes–
Damp Leo Skienkr 250 for 60 minYes–
Damp Melvin Porsgrunnkr 250 for 60 minYes–

All 3 waterfront saunas in Skien

Damp Frank Skien

Skien

  • Floating
  • Natural plunge
The Frank sauna boat moored at a snowy dock in Skien at dusk, guests in bathrobes stepping out with a ladder down into the river

Damp Frank Skien is a floating sauna in Skien. Sessions are kr 250 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 10 people.

Self-service floating sauna boat moored at Klosterøya in Skien. Private hire for up to 10 people, 250 NOK per person for 1 hour or 350 NOK for 2 hours, with a minimum charge for two. Large changing room on board. Cold plunge straight into the river. Park in the parking garage at Tømmerkaia 1, a 5 minute walk from the boat. Open 365 days a year, 9am to midnight.

Price
kr 250 for 60 min
Address
Klosterøya, 3732 Skien, Norway
View Damp Frank SkienWebsite

Damp Leo Skien

Skien

  • Floating
  • Wood-fired
  • Natural plunge
The Leo sauna boat moored on the river in Skien at dusk, its cabin windows glowing warm

Damp Leo Skien is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Skien. Sessions are kr 250 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 5 people.

Wood-fired sauna boat that cruises the river in Skien with a skipper. Private hire for up to 5 for 1 or 2 hours, priced per person with a minimum charge for two. Park by Odeon cinema at Blekeblakkvegen 5 or Nedre Hjellegata 19.

Price
kr 250 for 60 min
Address
Fløtninga 5, 3724 Skien, Norway
View Damp Leo SkienWebsite

Damp Melvin Porsgrunn

Porsgrunn

  • Floating
  • Natural plunge
The Melvin sauna boat floating on the river in Porsgrunn, bathers sitting on the deck and one swimmer in the water, with apartment blocks across the river

Damp Melvin Porsgrunn is a floating, electric sauna in Porsgrunn. Sessions are kr 250 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 15 people.

Electric sauna boat moored at the guest pier on Strandpromenaden in Porsgrunn, with a hatch in the floor for a dip, a hot shower, a roof deck for sunbathing and a lounge with a fridge and stereo. Private hire for up to 15 for 1 or 2 hours, priced per person with a minimum charge for two. Book at least a day ahead.

Price
kr 250 for 60 min
Address
Strandpromenaden, 3915 Porsgrunn, Norway
View Damp Melvin PorsgrunnWebsite

Frequently asked questions

How many waterfront saunas are there in Skien?

There are 3 waterfront saunas in and around Skien.

How much do waterfront saunas in Skien cost?

Listed per-visit prices run from kr 250, with a median of kr 250. The lowest are Damp Frank Skien (kr 250 for 60 min), Damp Leo Skien (kr 250 for 60 min) and Damp Melvin Porsgrunn (kr 250 for 60 min).

Which waterfront saunas in Skien have a cold plunge?

3 saunas have a cold plunge: Damp Frank Skien, Damp Leo Skien and Damp Melvin Porsgrunn. At Damp Frank Skien, Damp Leo Skien and Damp Melvin Porsgrunn you cool off in natural water.

Are any waterfront saunas in Skien wood-fired?

Yes: Damp Leo Skien uses a wood stove.

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