Oslo Fjord Sauna (Oslo badstuforening)

Oslo Fjord Sauna (Oslo badstuforening)

Oslo Fjord Sauna (Oslo badstuforening)
4.5
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Oslo Fjord Sauna offers for everyone who wants to try out a sauna visit and a dip into the Oslo fjord in very cold (or hot) weather. Bookings and drop-in are available. 4 floating saunas! Drop-in every day fra 7-19.
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1-2 hours
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  • IndreBra
    Oslo, Norway18 contributions
    Best sauna experience in Oslo fjord
    These are my favorite saunas in Oslo! Great experience that I can recommend everyone visiting Oslo any time of the year! They take private bookings in the evening and you can book public sessions (when you share sauna with others) through the day. These are original saunas, Måken was the first sauna to appear in Oslo fjord. They are favored by locals as it’s possible to buy season/monthly tickets. Very highly recommended!
    Visited October 2021
    Written October 3, 2021
  • RateMe2
    Czech Republic7 contributions
    Great place!
    Really a floating sauna , looks like it was home made . Not really place to get changed , just a small little room or in the walkway . It is rough but unique wear your swimsuit before you go to make it a little easier . Great wood burning sauna . Make sure you get there before 18:00 as 19:00 they ask you to leave to allow the private reservations .No showers just a garden hose :)
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 22, 2020
  • Amanda
    Collingwood, Canada60 contributions
    A must-do when in Oslo
    By far one of the coolest and hottest experiences in Oslo! I booked a shared sauna at 7pm, so there were other people using the same sauna. It was hot! I loved jumping into the fjord- so exhilarating! The view of the opera house was beautiful. If you only do one thing at night, you gotta try these saunas. Friendly staff, clean facilities. The change rooms are co/ed. Bring 2 towels - one to sit on inside the sauna and a dry one for changing.
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled solo
    Written January 17, 2023
  • Simon D
    16 contributions
    No listening to music with heasphones
    After a stressful week I was really looking forward to having a relaxing sauna and listening to music using in ear headphones. I carefully checked the rules (before going) and listening to music was not on the list. I should have realised from my arrival that my experience would continue to be a bad one as I was left standing in the cold whilst the staff (obviously not trained) just continued with different chores and ignored me. Finally I got some attention but felt very much unwelcomed. No instructions, no showing me around and only realised there were hot beverages after I saw others go for them. I discovered there were no locks in the locker room and when I asked why was spoken to in a abrupt manner. Finally got to switch on my music and sit with my eyes closed with my music player tucked in the towel (to avoid steam damage). The cherry on the cake was being woken and told that I could not listen to music. I don’t expect the quality and experience of well trained smiling staff of 5 star hotel wellness centre. I did expect when I sent an email to complain 5 days ago to the owner that I would at least get an answer.
    Visited November 2021
    Written November 19, 2021
  • AdventureSeeker75
    Paris, France135 contributions
    Great way to spend a few hours!
    I was what is called a ‘drop-in’ on a very hot and sunny day in Oslo. I wanted to swim in the fjord, but didn’t want to fight the crowds on the beach. I was given space in the round wooden hut with a lovely sauna that looked out on the fjord. Key tip is to first go into the sauna to warm up before jumping into the fjord. I didn’t and it was pretty chilly... you can get to the top as well where there are a few seats. I jumped from the top together with a few other brave souls and that was great fun. Not sure if you should, but fun. As others have said, there isn’t a place to change, but as the saying goes ... when in Rome. Bottom line: a great experience and highly recommended.
    Visited June 2021
    Traveled solo
    Written July 4, 2021
  • Mo C
    10 contributions
    Spa in the Oslo fjord. Unique views & experience.
    Fantastic. Sauna by the Oslo fjord. Then a cooling dip in the fjord. Very excillerating. Great views of the opera house from the Langkaiai one (there are 3). This is the spa in fjord that the locals use. Started by a local swimming club & community minded folk. Best to book on line in advance. Busy times are before work & early evenings. We had sauna to ourselves at 8-30 am. Bliss.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 13, 2023
  • Emily B
    1 contribution
    europe trip whoop whoop!
    went to the sauna on a whim and it has been the highlight of the trip so far! would highly recommend the people were super friendly and the view of the water and opera house was amazing :))))
    Visited June 2019
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 16, 2019
  • Lena H
    1 contribution
    Highlight of Trip!
    Was a very last minute decision, but was worth it! It was very relaxing and the people were extremely friendly. Also, has a great location with a view of the opera house and the city skyline.
    Visited June 2019
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 16, 2019
  • Giulia Walker
    1 contribution
    Oslo Flord Sauna
    The highlight of my trip! Must go to if you come to Oslo. So easy to find and go to. Felt amazing and healthy after my experience.
    Visited June 2019
    Traveled with family
    Written June 16, 2019
  • mjh_austin
    2 contributions
    Great fun for the family
    While walking by the Oslo Opera House, my family and I noticed people jumping into the Oslo Fjord -- the water temperature was 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit). Crazy we thought, but the people looked to be having a great time. Later we donned our swimsuits and headed over. The idea is to heat up in the wood-fired sauna first (80+ degrees C, 175+ degrees F) and then jump in to the frigid water. After the initial exhilarating shock, the water is quite pleasant. After a few minutes, you can go back to the sauna and do it again. We all had a blast.
    Visited June 2019
    Traveled with family
    Written June 16, 2019
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Shannon M
Western Australia, Australia7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Definitely a must do if you are in Oslo .. great way to meet locals & experience the hot/cold of the wood fired sauna & fjord swim
Easy to book online, the sauna master explained how to go about things when we got there.
Tips: take your own lock if you want to lock the lockers provided
There is a fresh water shower but no toilets
(These are already highlighted on their website & instructions) ..
Written August 4, 2023
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Ban5h33
Weston super Mare, UK9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Such a good experience. We went early on a Sunday, it wasn’t too busy which was nice and the team member was really helpful with walking us through what we needed to do.
Written April 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Mo C
10 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Fantastic. Sauna by the Oslo fjord. Then a cooling dip in the fjord. Very excillerating. Great views of the opera house from the Langkaiai one (there are 3). This is the spa in fjord that the locals use. Started by a local swimming club & community minded folk. Best to book on line in advance. Busy times are before work & early evenings. We had sauna to ourselves at 8-30 am. Bliss.
Written April 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Amanda
Collingwood, Canada60 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
By far one of the coolest and hottest experiences in Oslo! I booked a shared sauna at 7pm, so there were other people using the same sauna. It was hot! I loved jumping into the fjord- so exhilarating! The view of the opera house was beautiful. If you only do one thing at night, you gotta try these saunas. Friendly staff, clean facilities. The change rooms are co/ed. Bring 2 towels - one to sit on inside the sauna and a dry one for changing.
Written January 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Simon D
Athens16 contributions
Nov 2021
After a stressful week I was really looking forward to having a relaxing sauna and listening to music using in ear headphones.

I carefully checked the rules (before going) and listening to music was not on the list.

I should have realised from my arrival that my experience would continue to be a bad one as I was left standing in the cold whilst the staff (obviously not trained) just continued with different chores and ignored me.

Finally I got some attention but felt very much unwelcomed. No instructions, no showing me around and only realised there were hot beverages after I saw others go for them.

I discovered there were no locks in the locker room and when I asked why was spoken to in a abrupt manner.

Finally got to switch on my music and sit with my eyes closed with my music player tucked in the towel (to avoid steam damage). The cherry on the cake was being woken and told that I could not listen to music.

I don’t expect the quality and experience of well trained smiling staff of 5 star hotel wellness centre. I did expect when I sent an email to complain 5 days ago to the owner that I would at least get an answer.

Written November 19, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

IndreBra
Oslo, Norway18 contributions
Oct 2021
These are my favorite saunas in Oslo! Great experience that I can recommend everyone visiting Oslo any time of the year! They take private bookings in the evening and you can book public sessions (when you share sauna with others) through the day. These are original saunas, Måken was the first sauna to appear in Oslo fjord. They are favored by locals as it’s possible to buy season/monthly tickets. Very highly recommended!
Written October 3, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

AdventureSeeker75
Paris, France135 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
I was what is called a ‘drop-in’ on a very hot and sunny day in Oslo. I wanted to swim in the fjord, but didn’t want to fight the crowds on the beach. I was given space in the round wooden hut with a lovely sauna that looked out on the fjord. Key tip is to first go into the sauna to warm up before jumping into the fjord. I didn’t and it was pretty chilly... you can get to the top as well where there are a few seats. I jumped from the top together with a few other brave souls and that was great fun. Not sure if you should, but fun. As others have said, there isn’t a place to change, but as the saying goes ... when in Rome. Bottom line: a great experience and highly recommended.
Written July 4, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

RateMe2
Czech Republic7 contributions
Jan 2020
Really a floating sauna , looks like it was home made . Not really place to get changed , just a small little room or in the walkway . It is rough but unique wear your swimsuit before you go to make it a little easier . Great wood burning sauna . Make sure you get there before 18:00 as 19:00 they ask you to leave to allow the private reservations .No showers just a garden hose :)
Written January 22, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Emily B
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Friends
went to the sauna on a whim and it has been the highlight of the trip so far! would highly recommend the people were super friendly and the view of the water and opera house was amazing :))))
Written June 16, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Lena H
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Friends
Was a very last minute decision, but was worth it! It was very relaxing and the people were extremely friendly. Also, has a great location with a view of the opera house and the city skyline.
Written June 16, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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