While Finland is certainly the Sauna Country, Norway’s capital is stiff competition to be the Sauna City (Helsinki better watch out!) You’ll find a diverse range of offerings only a short walk from the Oslo Opera House.
Everything you need to know about Oslo’s public saunas is here, from opening hours and fjord dip chances, to gender separation and swimwear rules. The hard part is choosing where to go.
Last updated January 2026: Always check individual sauna’s pages for the most up-to-date information.
- Many saunas also offer membership if you plan to visit frequently. This is a great option if you’re a local, but visitors and tourists might prefer a general public slot.
Map coming soon…
SALT
SALT is a cultural hub, filled with street food, music, performance and the occasional top-tier drag night. Within this micro-village are multiple saunas, featuring cold-tubs, afguss, and the most stunning Árdna sauna, shaped like a traditional fish drying rack.
Open: Mon 12:00-22:00, Tue-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-22:30, Sat-Sun 10:00-22:30
Cost: Usually between NOK 205-255 for two and a half hours
Reservation: Highly recommended
Location: Langkaia 1, 0150
Sauna Type: Electric & Wood
Cool-down: Outside, cold pools, and outdoor shower
Gender: Mixed
Wear: Swimwear
Link: salted.no
Extra Info: Note, not all saunas may be open during your public shift. Double check when booking. Aufguss ceremonies may be available for free on a queuing basis. Bring your own padlock for the lockers. You can drink a beer in the sauna, but only if purchased from the bar.
Oslo Badstuforening
Oslo Badstuforening is a community driven set of saunas spread across the Oslo coastline. They have over five locations, each with their own look, but all with access to the stunning Oslo fjord water.
Open: 07:00-11:00
Cost: NOK 260 for ninety minutes
Reservation: Highly recommended
Location: Both ‘Sukkerbiten’ and ‘Langkaia’ saunas are centrally located. Check the website for all locations and saunas.
Sauna Type: –
Cool-down: Outside, Fjord
Gender: Mixed
Wear: Swimsuit usually, nude during certain sessions
Link: oslobadstuforening.no/en/home
Extra Info: Bring two towels, you must use one when sitting on the sauna benches.
KOK
KOK has two sauna boats in different parts of the city, each offering stunning views of either the Opera House of the Akershus Fortress. This could be the perfect choice for any floating sauna lovers out there!
Open: Varies, but public shifts are frequent starting from early to late.
Cost: NOK 320 for two hours
Reservation: Highly recommended
Location: 1. Aker Brygge, and 2. Langkaia
Sauna Type: –
Cool-down: Outside, Fjord
Gender: Mixed
Wear: Swimsuit
Link: oslobadstuforening.no/en/home
Extra Info: Storage is limited, so consider which belongings you bring
Lilleborg River Sauna
Lilleborg River Sauna is a beautiful small sauna, that is proudly “built and operated by us who live in Lilleborg”. A small sauna that packs a punch, and powered totally by volunteers. It feels like a mini nature surrounded oasis in the middle of the Oslo suburbs.
Open: Mon-Fri 16:00-22:15, Sat-Sun 09:45-22:15 (Some time reserved for Lilleborg residents)
Cost: NOK 150 for seventy five minutes
Reservation: Required
Location: Ivan Bjørndals gate 27
Sauna Type: Electric
Cool-down: Outside, River (swim safely, with company)
Gender: Mixed
Wear: Nudity optional, but be covered when outside and sit on a towel in the sauna
Link: lilleborgelvebadstue.no
Extra Info: Bring two towels, you must use one when sitting on the sauna benches.
Badstuvogna
Badstuvogna is a set of multiple mobile, trailer and container saunas spread across Oslo. While they can usually be booked for private or drop-in sauna sessions, you might also find them moving around various events and festivals across the city.
Open: Check Website
Cost: NOK 250 for ninety minuets per person, minimum two people per booking
Reservation: Required
Location: See Website
Sauna Type: Location/Sauna Dependent
Cool-down: Location Dependent
Gender: Mixed
Wear: –
Link: badstuvogna.no/
Extra Info: Must sit on a towel when sitting on the bench. No drinks with strong dies in the sauna (e.g. red wine, cola).