Monthly sauna events for and by Oslo’s LGBTQI+ community, hosted by the volunteer Queer Sauna Crew in collaboration with Karmaklubb*.
This is a queer space – if you identify as cis-heterosexual, please choose any other sauna, since there are limited seats for this event.
If you wish to become a part of the volunteer crew, or have questions about the events, reach out to Sif@oslobadstuforening.no or sofiemarkinhuhta@gmail.com; or write to us on instagram.
At the instagram @queer_sauna_sessions_ we will continuously post updates about the events, contributors and collaborations!
Rules for Queer Sauna Sessions
– We are all different and this space celebrates diversity. Respect everyone’s bodies, pronouns and clothing.
– No racist, transphobic, homophobic, ableist or other offensive behavior will be accepted.
– This is not a space for sexual suggestions.
– No alcohol.
– No photos in the sauna. It is okay to take photos if someone asks to be photographed but only outside the sauna, and make sure no one else is in the photo.
– Dresscode: Please use swimwear on your lower body. Top is optional. Burkini, t-shirt, etc. are all ok.
– Sit on a towel in the sauna.
Useful info & facilities
– These sessions are hosted by the Queer Sauna Crew, two crewmembers will always be present during the events.
– Remember to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated! You can refill it on a tap outside by the showers.
– Bring two towels, one for sitting on in the sauna and one for getting dry after the session.
– There are lockers, you can bring your own padlock.
– The chosen sauna, Albatrossen, has its own unisex changing room; it’s a shared space with an open doorway to the entrance of the sauna. It’s at a private angle and cannot be seen from the rest of the saunas or by anyone walking by on the dock.
– Albatrossen sauna is spacious with room for 25 guests, it has a beautiful view and its own secluded swimming spot.
– The showers at Sukkerbiten are located at the shared dock. It is a good idea to rinse the seawater off you, but the showers are not particularly private and guests keep swimwear on in the shower.
– There is a unisex toilet 100m up on land. Wear shoes and something to keep you warm. You need a key that can be received from the sauna staff or by the help of the Queer Sauna Crew.
– During winter, a pro tip is to bring woolen socks. They make the ice bathing experience less harsh!
– Accessibility: There is a wheelchair accessible in our changing room that can be used in the sauna. Swimming in the fjord is unfortunately not adapted for universally designed use, cooling down with a water hose can be arranged.