Sagene Folkebad
Public bath with saunas and pool, see map here
Two saunas
Swimming pool available during part of the opening hours
Showers, bucket showers, and cold plunge pools
Changing rooms with curtains and lockable lockers
Total capacity: 45 people
Private sauna: From NOK 2700, more info below.
Public sauna: NOK 150/260 (member/non-member), children *free/NOK 95
*One child per adult on Saturdays from 8:30 to 16:00; additional children NOK 95.
Location
Sagene Folkebad is located at the top of Grünerløkka, at Sandakerveien 3. This historic gem was completed in 1899 and recently renovated in consultation with the City Antiquarian. In the spring of 2025, Oslo Sauna Association reopened the bath for the public!
Facilities
The bath offers two excellent saunas accommodating a total of 42–44 people, a fantastic shower area, bucket showers, cold plunge pools, and beautiful changing rooms with private cubicles and lockable lockers. There is also a comfortable common room with benches and some reading material. Additionally, you have access to a classic swimming pool (12.5 x 6 m) during many of the sauna sessions.
Swimwear/Nudity
Thursday is a nude day, and swimwear may not be worn. On all other days, swimwear is required, and nudity is not permitted.
Women/Men/They
The vast majority of sessions at Sagene are open to everyone, regardless of gender. However, the first session on Sundays is for women/they only.
Family swimming on Saturdays
- Family swimming is available from 08:30 to 15:30.
- Each adult may bring one child for free; additional children are charged NOK 95. Tickets must be booked even if free.
- Parents are responsible for the safety of their children.
- There is no separate children’s pool; all swimming takes place in the main pool.
- For hygienic reasons, children who need a diaper (diaper swim pants) are not allowed to use the pool.
- Each family session lasts 2 hours plus 20 minutes for changing.
Yoga + sauna
In collaboration with Leela Yoga, yoga classes are offered in one of the beautiful rooms at the bath. After yoga, you may visit the sauna and usually the pool. Learn more and book here.
Ritual Tuesdays
A volunteer team – consisting of both apprentices and fully trained aufguss masters – holds sauna rituals every Tuesday afternoon and evening at Sagene. These rituals are included in the regular drop-in hours (no extra payment).
Morning coffee/tea on weekdays
Coffee and tea (NOK 33) are served on weekdays from 06:30 to 10:00. Welcome to a delightful start to your day!
Prices
- Shared sauna, with or without pool access: NOK 150 for members, NOK 260 for non-members.
- Family sauna on Saturdays (08:30–16:00): Each adult may bring one child for free. Tickets must be booked even if free. Additional children: NOK 95. Each adult may bring up to three children.
- Private sauna (90 minutes): Private sauna bookings must be made by email to post@oslobadstuforening.no. Please send your booking request at least 3 weeks in advance, stating your preferred date and time. You can book the saunas with or without pool access, depending on the time slot you choose. When booking the sauna only option, access to the cold plunge pool is included.
- Two saunas with pool access (up to 45 people): NOK 7,600 / 8,000 (member / non-member)
- Two saunas, sauna only (up to 45 people): NOK 6,600 / 7,000 (member / non-member)
- Large sauna with pool access (up to 25 people): NOK 4,900 / 5,300 (member / non-member)
- Large sauna, sauna only (up to 25 people): NOK 3,900 / 4,300 (member / non-member)
- Small sauna, sauna only (up to 17 people): NOK 2,700 / 3,100 (member / non-member)
To receive the member price, please sign up for a membership here before you do the booking.
Hygiene
- Always shower naked before entering the pool, sauna, or cold plunge pool. Rinse and wring out swimwear used in the sauna.
- Changing cubicles and showers have curtains for privacy if desired.
- Sit on a towel in the sauna and library.
- Use a swim cap or tie up long hair when using the pool.
Safety and consideration
- All swimming and sauna use is at your own risk.
- Mobile-free zone. Phones and cameras must be left in the changing room.
- Lockable lockers are available; bring your own padlock or purchase one on site.
- Use a quiet voice, including in the pool.
- Alcohol is not permitted, and visibly intoxicated persons are denied entry.
- Sagene Folkebad is a safe and welcoming place for all. Report to staff if anything or anyone makes you uncomfortable, or if you suspect a safety issue.
