Saunas & Spas

Oslo Sauna & Spa Guide

Comprehensive sauna guide for Oslo — tailored for your June trip, with verified addresses and website links. All locations are within 15 minutes of the Grand Hotel Oslo (Karl Johans gate 31).

Curated for 2025

These saunas are selected for families, couples, and small groups with a mix of traditional hotel spas and iconic floating fjord saunas.

Luxury Hotel Spas

Artesia Spa Grand Hotel

Luxury hotel spa
Address: Karl Johans gate 31, 0159 Oslo

Located directly inside your hotel. Features heated wellness pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, and massage rooms. Family-friendly hours available for children aged 5+.

Perfect for: Relaxation without leaving the hotel
Distance: Inside the hotel (0 min walk)

THE THIEF Spa

5-star hotel spa
Address: Landgangen 1, 0252 Oslo (Tjuvholmen)

Luxurious urban retreat with Finnish sauna, Turkish hammam, and pool overlooking the fjord.

Perfect for: Couples' or adult spa day
Distance: ~10 min taxi / 20 min scenic walk from Grand Hotel

Vestkantbadet Wellness (Sommerro House)

Restored Art Deco bathhouse
Address: Solli Plass 1, 0254 Oslo

Historic 1930s bathhouse renovated into a modern spa with saunas, cold-plunge pools, and art-filled interiors.

Perfect for: Adults wanting design + relaxation
Distance: 10 min taxi / 20 min walk
Family note: Adults 16+ only

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sky Spa

Hotel spa with panoramic views
Address: Sonja Henies plass 3, 0185 Oslo

Sauna with skyline views, pool, and gym on high floors of Oslo's tallest hotel.

Perfect for: Sauna with a view; great post-shopping or travel day
Distance: 12 min walk

Floating Fjord Saunas

Oslo Badstuforening – Langkaia Saunas

Floating public saunas
Address: Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo (across from Opera House)

Oslo's most iconic sauna setup — wooden floating rafts with direct access to the fjord for cooling dips. Options include Marta, Mildred, and Skarven saunas.

Perfect for: 'Sauna + Swim' Oslo experience
Distance: 10 min walk from Grand Hotel
Family note: Mostly adult, but private bookings allow children with supervision

KOK Floating Sauna

Premium floating sauna boats
Address: Langkaia + Aker Brygge Piers

Contemporary floating saunas (private or group rental). Views of the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and the fjord.

Perfect for: Group sauna sessions or private family experience
Distance: 10–12 min walk from hotel
Family note: Kids allowed with private booking only

SALT Art & Music – Árdna Sauna

Large cultural + sauna complex
Address: Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo
Website: www.salted.no

Combines multiple wood-burning saunas with art installations, live music, and a beer garden. Largest sauna in Northern Europe (Árdna).

Perfect for: Social and creative Oslo experience
Distance: 10 min walk from hotel
Family note: Afternoons best for families; evenings often adult events

GreenBoats Sauna

Eco floating sauna rafts
Address: Aker Brygge Pier, 0250 Oslo

Electric-powered, sustainable saunas with private bookings and Oslofjord views.

Perfect for: Private group or couple's sauna
Distance: 15 min walk / 8 min taxi

Boutique Wellness Retreats

DaiKai Wellness Retreat

Asian-inspired spa & sauna
Address: Arbins gate 11, 0253 Oslo
Website: www.daikai.no

Zen-like retreat with aromatic steam and dry saunas, plus massages and reflexology.

Perfect for: Spa lovers wanting calm, quiet space
Distance: 5 min taxi / 15 min walk

Amerikalinjen Atlas Brasserie & Wellness

Boutique hotel spa
Address: Jernbanetorget 2, 0154 Oslo

Elegant small spa & fitness area with sauna, steam bath, and tranquil design near Central Station.

Perfect for: Early morning or pre-departure unwind
Distance: 10 min walk from Grand Hotel

Sauna Planning Tips

Reservation Tips

Book Early: Floating saunas (KOK, GreenBoats, Badstuforening) and luxury spas (THE THIEF, Sommerro) book up early in summer — reserve 2–3 weeks ahead.

Best Timing: Early evening (17:00–19:00) gives best light and fjord views in June.

Family Access

Family-Friendly:

  • Artesia Spa and private KOK/GreenBoats sessions → OK for supervised kids
  • Most other saunas → 16+ only

What to Bring: Swimsuits, flip-flops, towel, and water bottle (some provide all)

Unique Experience

Try one traditional hotel sauna and one floating fjord sauna for contrast — it's the quintessential Oslo wellness experience!

Recommended Combo:

  • Morning: Artesia Spa at the hotel (relaxing start)
  • Evening: Oslo Badstuforening floating sauna (sunset fjord swim)

June Weather Considerations

In June, Oslo has long daylight hours (18-20 hours of daylight), making evening sauna sessions particularly magical. The fjord water will be cool but refreshing (around 12-15°C / 54-59°F), perfect for the traditional hot-cold sauna experience.

The floating saunas offer an authentic Norwegian experience — locals swim in the fjord year-round, and June is one of the most pleasant times to try it!