Sauna and spa in Norway: what does it cost, and where can you find a public sauna?

Updated 29.09.2026. Prices checked on the websites of the baths, Oslo municipality and the Oslo Sauna Association (Oslo Badstuforening). Sauna facts are from the Great Norwegian Encyclopedia (Store norske leksikon).

Short answer: A ticket to a public sauna in the big cities costs from about NOK 100 to NOK 260. In Oslo, a shared session with the Oslo Sauna Association costs NOK 260 (NOK 150 for members), and a regular ticket to the municipal pools is NOK 175 – several of them have saunas. A day pass at a large spa costs from about NOK 600, often with bathrobe and towels included. For a shared sauna, bring swimwear and two towels.

Key facts

What applies to you?

• You are in Oslo and want a sauna by the fjord: see public saunas in Oslo.
• You want to spend little: municipal pools and sea baths are cheapest – see prices.
• You want a full spa day: see what the day pass includes.
• You have never been to a Norwegian sauna: read how to use the sauna and what to bring.
• You are looking for hot springs: see does Norway have hot springs?

How much do sauna and spa cost in Norway?

• Municipal pools: in Oslo an adult ticket costs NOK 175, and several pools have saunas (Oslo municipality). A 6-visit card costs NOK 870 for adults.
• Sauna association: the Oslo Sauna Association charges NOK 260 for a shared session, NOK 150 if you are a member. Children under 14 pay NOK 95 at Sukkerbiten and Langkaia. Membership costs NOK 400 a year, and a monthly pass for members NOK 600.
• Sea bath: Nordnes sjøbad in Bergen has a sauna; adults pay NOK 95 in the winter season and NOK 130 in summer.
• Floating sauna: in central Tromsø a shared session costs from NOK 150 for adults; the price depends on the sauna and the time of day.
• Spa day pass: a day pass at a large spa costs from about NOK 600. At the largest spa in the Oslo area a full day costs from NOK 625 and an evening from NOK 525, and at the reception you pay NOK 100 more than online.

Prices are from the websites of the baths and the association, checked 29.09.2026. Addresses and opening hours are in the cards below.

Where can you find a public sauna in Oslo?

• By the fjord: the Oslo Sauna Association is a voluntary members’ association with saunas at eight locations, including Sukkerbiten and Langkaia in Bjørvika, Kroloftet, Sagene folkebad, Hvervenbukta and Grefsenkollen. They are open every day 07:00–23:00.
• Drop-in: you can come without booking, but the shared saunas are often fully booked. The association recommends booking in advance.
• At the pool: Tøyenbadet, run by Oslo municipality, has dry saunas both in the pool area and in the changing rooms. You pay the normal ticket.
• Floating and private saunas: at Aker Brygge, Langkaia and Tjuvholmen there are also commercial saunas that you can hire privately or book a shared session in.

See all saunas in Oslo in our directory.

Saunas in Bergen, Tromsø and other cities

• Bergen: Nordnes sjøbad has changing rooms and a warm sauna (Bergen municipality). There are also several saunas by the sea, for example at Marineholmen – see saunas in Bergen.
• Tromsø: floating saunas in the city centre are open 06:00–23:00 every day, all year, from NOK 150 for adults. See saunas in Tromsø.
• Elsewhere: floating saunas have spread along the coast. The Great Norwegian Encyclopedia notes that the first appeared after 1999 and that interest grew sharply during the pandemic in 2020.

Spa day: what does the day pass include?

• What is included: at the largest spa in the Oslo area, bathrobe, slippers and towels are included. Elsewhere, ask before you book.
• Cheapest: evening passes and morning packages cost less than a full day – at the same spa NOK 525 and NOK 595 against NOK 625. Book online.
• Treatments: massages and other treatments cost extra.
• Children: age limits vary from spa to spa. Check before you go.

Spas and saunas in your city are in our directory: Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø.

How to use a sauna in Norway

• Swimwear: in shared saunas you wear swimwear. At the floating saunas in Tromsø it is required at all times. The Oslo Sauna Association has separate times for nude sauna sessions.
• Heat: the temperature is usually 55–70 °C. Beginners sit for 5–10 minutes at a time and cool down between rounds (Store norske leksikon).
• Cold dip: many people dip into the fjord between rounds. Never swim alone, and keep the dips short if you are new to it (Oslo Sauna Association).
• Towel on the bench: you sit on one towel and dry yourself with the other.
• Children: the Oslo Sauna Association has no age limit, but children must be with an adult and be able to swim. At the floating saunas in Tromsø, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Alcohol: many saunas ban it, and the Great Norwegian Encyclopedia advises against alcohol.

What should you bring to the sauna?

• Swimwear and two towels – one to sit on and one to dry yourself with. The Oslo Sauna Association does not rent out towels.
• A water bottle – you sweat a lot.
• A padlock for the small lockers for valuables.

At large spas you get a bathrobe, slippers and towels. More on what to pack: spa checklist for Norway.

Is the sauna healthy, and who should be careful?

Research points to possible benefits such as better circulation, better sleep and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The Great Norwegian Encyclopedia notes that many of the studies were done on healthy young men, so the results do not necessarily apply to everyone. Drink water, avoid alcohol, and talk to your doctor before using a sauna if you have heart disease.

Does Norway have hot springs?

Only on Svalbard. In Bockfjorden on north-western Spitsbergen there are two areas with warm springs, Jotunkjeldene and Trollkjeldene, with water of up to 25 °C. On the mainland the Earth’s crust is thicker, and there are no warm springs there (Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre).

Saunas in our directory

The cards show address and opening hours. All saunas: Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø.

Video: sauna in Norway (Visit Norway, 1:09)

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Sources

All links checked 29.09.2026.

• Oslo Sauna Association: single ticket
• Oslo Sauna Association: membership and monthly pass
• Oslo Sauna Association: FAQ
• Oslo municipality: ticket prices for the pools
• Visit Norway: Tøyenbadet
• Nordnes sjøbad: prices 2026
• Bergen municipality: Nordnes sjøbad
• Pust: prices and opening hours (Tromsø)
• The Well: prices and opening hours
• Store norske leksikon: badstue (updated 03.09.2026)
• Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre: warm springs

Readers’ experiences

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