Outside the window, the river flows fresh and cool. Inside the sauna, the heat sinks deep into your bones.
In the sauna's homeland, they call the steam "löyli". Finns can discuss good löyli the way the French discuss fine wine. In the new riverside sauna you can feel the good steam purifying both body and mind.
Outside the window, the river flows fresh and cool. Inside the sauna, the heat creeps right into your marrow. Muscles and tendons soften in the pleasant steam. Lower blood pressure and a better night's sleep are among the documented benefits of a visit to the sauna on your health.
After a wet and fresh mountain hike, a long day on the ski slopes or hours in the river with a fishing rod, there is nothing better than being embraced by the heat and steam in the sauna. Outside is the swimming pool when you need to cool down. Here there is only you and those you want to be with. The heat and cold do wonders for both the body and the soul.
Rules and information
Opening hours
The sauna is open every day all year round, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM and can be booked by locals, guests at the site here or guests staying at other sites in the area.
Booking
You must book the sauna at least 2 hours before you wish to use it. Booking is done online.
Capacity
Maximum capacity is 6 people. This applies to both drop-ins and groups.
Attendance
You have the sauna for 1 hour. Please arrive a little early, already dressed in your swimwear, so you're ready when your time starts. Remember to leave the sauna on time—if you need to change afterward, step out 5 minutes early so that you are finished when your time is up, allowing the next guest to start on time.
Age limit
Children under 16 years of age cannot use the sauna alone and must be accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in or group
Drop-in means you can get together with others you don't know. If you absolutely want to be alone in the sauna, you must book as a group.
Liability and Compensation for Breach of Agreement
All bathing and use of the sauna is at your own risk. You are liable for any damage you cause to the sauna when using it.
Bring
Always use a towel on the bench. Feel free to bring 2 towels. Bring water to avoid dehydration.
Do not bring
Twigs and leaves, or your own buckets of water, are not allowed inside the sauna. If you want to cool down, you must go outside and take a dip.
Alcohol
Alcohol is allowed, but only by group booking. Not at drop-ins! Drunk people will be turned away.
Facilities and cooling
Just outside the sauna there is a natural pool that you can use to take a dip and cool down. There is a small changing room in the sauna, but no toilet or shower. If you want access to a shower, toilet and larger changing room, you must use the sanitary facilities. +50kroner per person.
Checking that rules are followed
The sauna is not staffed at all times, but is monitored from outside, and is occasionally checked between visits. If any breach of rules or failure to pay for extra people is discovered, an additional fee of NOK 500 will be charged, and repeated breaches will result in exclusion.
Cancellation
Cancellation: Drop-in – cancellation 8 hours before arrival day, you will receive a 50% refund. After 8 hours, no refund. Group booking: cancellation 12 hours before arrival day, you will receive a 50% refund. After 12 hours, no refund.
Facilities and cooling
Just outside the sauna there is a natural pool that you can use to take a dip and cool down. There is a small changing room in the sauna, but no toilet or shower. If you want access to a shower, toilet and larger changing room, you must use the sanitary facilities. +50kroner per person.
Find out
The sauna is located on site, right behind the sanitary facilities by the natural pools, on the riverbank.
