Location

The floating sauna village at Langkaia is just a few minutes’ walk from Oslo Central Station. Enjoy stunning views of the Opera House and the Munch Museum while taking a sauna in the heart of the city, surrounded by nature. See photos at the bottom of the page!

Saunas at Langkaia

Langkaia features six saunas:

• Rådhuset: 18 people
• Bademaschin 1: 16 people
• Bademaschin 2: 16 people (currently not available for private rental)
• Lundefuglen: 8 people
• Fossekallen: 8 people
• Havhesten: 12 people (currently not available for private rental)

Public and Private Use

• Public sauna: Booking a public sauna session grants access to all saunas that are not reserved or closed for maintenance.
• Private sauna: Select the sauna that best suits your group when booking a private session.

Facility Description

Bademaschinen, a large retro-inspired sauna complex with two saunas, a diving tower, and a communal plaza, dominates the village. Look out for the blue reception building, the bunad-patterned Rådhuset sauna, and several other unique structures.

The saunas are arranged along the pier, with a wide staircase leading down to the main sauna pier. If stairs are not accessible for you, we recommend visiting our other sauna village, Sukkerbiten.

The reception building’s ground floor houses two larger unisex changing rooms. Most saunas also have smaller changing rooms nearby.

Swimming in the Fjord

All saunas have outdoor access with ladders into the fjord. Extra-wide ladders are located on the main pier below the arrival stairs. Bademaschinen also features a diving and observation tower for jumping or diving.

Water quality is generally good throughout the year, according to municipal measurements taken at Langkaia, Oslo’s central monitoring station. After prolonged or heavy rain, it is recommended to wait a day before swimming. This is indicated with signage. No refunds are given on days when fjord swimming is not recommended.

Freshwater Cooling

Freshwater cooling options include showers with hot and cold water at Bademaschinen’s plaza and at the north end of the reception building. There is also an ice-cold bucket shower. Two cold plunge pools are open when possible. Showering is required before using the plunge pools.

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated is an important part of a sauna session. Bring a water bottle, which can be refilled at the diving tower at Bademaschinen and at the wall near the communal changing rooms.

Langkaia currently does not have toilet facilities, but these are planned for the future.

Prices

• Public sauna: A ticket provides access to all saunas that are not already full, reserved, or closed for maintenance. Prices: NOK 150 for members, NOK 260 for non-members.
• Private sauna: Choose and reserve a specific sauna in advance. Private sauna sizes range from 8 to 16 people, with prices from NOK 1625/2000 (member/non-member) up to NOK 4000/4375 (member/non-member). For smaller or larger options, check the Sukkerbiten sauna village.

To receive member pricing, a membership must be created here.

Rituals and Events

Our sauna rituals enhance the sauna experience. Rituals are offered at Langkaia, Sukkerbiten, and Kroloftet. See an overview here. Prices start at NOK 320/400 (member/non-member).

We also host social events, volunteer days, and parties. To see what’s happening, click here.

We warmly welcome you to Langkaia!

Note: Sauna locations are often rearranged. Photos below may not reflect the current layout but provide an impression of the atmosphere and facilities.