What are the best spa hotels in Norway?
Five spa hotels from Oslo to the fjords, with age limits and what to check before you book.
Short answer
Spa hotels in Norway include The Well near Oslo, Farris Bad in Larvik, Solstrand Hotel & Bad near Bergen, Hotel Ullensvang in Hardanger and Union Geiranger. The Well and Farris Bad are aimed at adults, with age limits of 18 and 16. Check whether spa entry is included in your room rate.
Why
- The Well covers 10,500 square metres with 10 pools, a cold plunge pool and 15 saunas and steam baths, as well as a hotel.
- Farris Bad lies on the beach in Larvik, has 176 rooms and suites, and its spa of more than 2,500 square metres is built on a natural mineral spring.
- Union Geiranger's spa covers 1,500 square metres, and the hotel is open all year.
Details
Solstrand, 30 minutes from Bergen city centre, opened as a seawater bath in 1896, and its bath area has an outdoor pool, a therapy pool and saunas with views of the fjord. Hotel Ullensvang lies on the shore of the Hardangerfjord in Lofthus and has a sauna with a panoramic view of the fjord and indoor and outdoor pools. At Union Geiranger, access to the spa can be booked separately.
Tip
Before you book, ask whether spa entry is included in the room rate or must be booked separately.
What may differ
Age limits differ: The Well is for guests over 18, or 16 with a guardian, and Farris Bad has a 16-year age limit in its spa and pool areas, so families with younger children should check before booking.
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Sources
- The WellChecked at:
- Farris BadChecked at:
- Solstrand Hotel & BadChecked at:
- Visit Hardangerfjord: Unique places to stay in HardangerChecked at:
- Fjord Norway: Union Geiranger Resort & SpaChecked at:
Prices and opening times change, so check the hotel before you go.
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Where is the best base in Hardanger: Odda, Lofthus, Ulvik or Eidfjord?
The best base in Hardanger depends on your plans: Odda for Trolltunga, Lofthus for the Queen Sonja trail, Eidfjord for Hardangervidda and Ulvik for cider farms.
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