Floating Sauna
The World’s Most Spectacular Floating Sauna
Handcrafted and wood-fired, this floating sauna offers panoramic mountain views and pure immersion in nature.
A unique retreat for seekers of silence, intensity, and authentic relaxation on Oppstrynsvatnet’s emerald waters.
Sauna the way it was meant to be
Built from timber harvested in the local forest, fired with wood from the valley, and offering panoramic views into one of Norway’s most dramatic landscapes – the floating sauna at Lidasanden brings you warmth, immersion, and freedom that no urban spa can match.
Floating Sauna on Oppstrynvatnet
Shared Sauna – you share the sauna with others.
The duration is 1.5 hours, including time before and after your session for changing, etc.
The sauna has a capacity of 15 people.
The shared sauna is open to guests aged 12 and up. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Opening hours for shared sauna, Wednesday to Saturday:
12:00–13:30
14:00–15:30
16:00–17:30
18:00–19:30
Contact us for other times/days.
Price: NOK 525 per person.
This includes a small towel to sit on and water.
A larger towel for swimming (and yes, you will want to swim!) can be rented on site for NOK 75.
Upon arrival, we’ll meet you and explain how everything works.
What do you need to remember?
- Swimwear (mandatory)
- Towel for swimming (can be rented from us)
- Bag for wet clothes
- Remember: jewelry can get very hot, so we recommend taking it off.
Private Sauna Experience
Step into a peaceful, private sauna experience surrounded by nature. The sauna is exclusively yours – no sharing, no interruptions – just warmth, silence, and time to unwind with your own group.
Let the heat build, slow down, and take the full Nordic experience with a refreshing dip in the water (yes – you’ll want to!).
Each session lasts 1.5 hours, including time to arrive, change, and settle into the experience at your own pace.
With space for up to 15 guests, this is perfect for friends, family, or small groups looking for something truly special.
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact us for availability and preferred times.
Price
NOK 2250 per private session (up to 4 guests)
Additional guests: NOK 550 per person
Your visit includes a small towel to sit on, fresh drinking water and salt snacks.
A larger towel for swimming can be rented on site for NOK 75.
We will welcome you on arrival and give a short introduction so you can fully relax and enjoy the experience.
What to bring:
- Swimwear (mandatory)
- Towel for swimming (or rent from us)
- Bag for wet clothes
More than a sauna – an experience beyond the ordinary
This is not just a place to sweat.
It’s a place to feel. In your body. In your mind. In your soul.After a day in the mountains. Before a quiet evening. Or simply as a break from noise, stress, and screens.
Lounge, view, silence, and heat – all floating on one of Norway’s most breathtaking lakes.
For those who want something real
The floating sauna isn’t for everyone.
It’s for those who:
- Appreciate raw beauty and true craftsmanship
- Seek unique experiences rooted in nature
- Want something honest, bold – and unforgettable
This isn’t a sauna you just visit. It’s one you return to.
Open year-round.
