Norway · FJORD SAUNA & ICE BATHING
Good fjord sauna & ice bathing tours fill up weeks ahead, and in a short northern season the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tromsøbadet spa access in Norway: Olympic pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, outdoor heated pool with mountain views, and winter fun.
“Such a cool place! The outdoor heated pool was awesome and the steam room to cold plunge bath was great.”
Float on the Arctic Ocean, warm up in a traditional sauna, and eat by the bonfire in Tromsø, with Northern Lights on clear nights.
“This experience gave us a true taste of a Tromsø local’s weekend, guided by someone born and raised there. The cabin was charming, and the floating–sauna–campfire course was perfectly paced and relaxing. Lying in the Arctic Sea and watching the Northern Lights was an unforgettable highlight. The homemade soup prepared by the guide was absolutely delicious. With a small group setting, the atmosphere felt intimate and cozy — highly recommended!”
Arctic Ocean polar dip, sauna warmth, and Longyearbyen sightseeing, timed for polar night and possible northern lights.
Wood-fired sauna barrel in Valvåg, Senja. Fjord views, sea dip, and nearby shower for up to 4, from $52.
“Merci pour votre accueil ce 10 février ! L'expérience était super et nous avons eu la chance d'observer des aurores boréales ! Les - : de l'air rentrait peut-être par endroits dans le sauna, l'air intérieur était donc chaud mais pas au point de nous faire transpirer comme dans un sauna traditionnel, malgré l'ajout de plusieurs bûches et l'usage de deux casseroles d'eau. Les + : l'endroit pour se changer est convenable, juste à côté de la roulotte, et des serviettes supplémentaires sont disponibles. L'ambiance était calme et cosy avec des petites bougies devant le sauna. Aller dehors en maillot de bain est à faire !! Merci”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
