Norway · ARCTIC BATHING AND SAUNA
13 reviewed
Of the 13 arctic baths & saunas on this site, these 13 stand out. Everything you need to choose is below, including what happens when the weather turns, which in Norway it will.
Tromsøbadet is a one-day Nordic pool and sauna escape with an outdoor heated pool, slides, steam room, and hot-cold plunges.
“Such a cool place! The outdoor heated pool was awesome and the steam room to cold plunge bath was great.”
Tromsø Arctic floating in a dry survival suit, warm drinks, snacks, and campfire cinnamon rolls, with an evening Northern Lights chance.
“Such a fun and unique experience!! We were picked up in the city center and drove about 30 minutes to the floating point. There were plenty of warm clothes and I didn’t even feel cold while floating. Really awesome experience and the two guides were great and got tons of photos that they shared with us after the tour.”
Float the Arctic fjords in a survival suit from Tromsø. Learn safety, swim ice water, and warm up with waffles, tea, and photos.
“It’s in a small group so everyone can be well looking after by the instructor. Everything runs smoothly. The waffle provided after the activity is really yummy”
Tromsø Urban Floating in rescue suits, optional dock jump, warm drinks, photos, and a certificate in 2 hours.
“Wow! What an absolutely amazing experience . Not to mention it was fun, too! Ingvar our guide was brilliant and really looked after our small group right from kitting up to out on the water as well as taking loads of photos and videos which he shared immediately after. Jumping off the jetty was a real rush! All of our personal belongings were safely locked away so you don’t have to worry about that. The suits keep you warm and dry and allow you to relax and chill out. Definitely recommend that you try this experience. You will NOT regret it! We will be back to look at other fun…”
Luxury 12-person Tromsø yacht cruise with hot tub and reindeer soup. Search for the northern lights, then warm up in style.
“This was an absolute highlight of our trip and one of the most magical experiences of my life. The captain and his wife are both beautiful people who love not only what they do but the city itself and their passion shows. The reindeer stew was lovely and the inside of the cabin is not only charming, but toasty warm and a perfect place to spend a bit of a time getting warm between checking out the views. The hot tub was also great and there's a system so each couple/group get time to soak. We did see the lights but even if you don't being out on the water…”
Luxury 4-hour Tromsø northern lights cruise aboard Stella Oceana, with a private hot tub, reindeer stew dinner, and small-group comfort.
“An amazing g experience well organised with a perfect crew. I got to see the northern light from the jacuzzi. A dream came true !”
Float Arctic waters near Tromsø in a small group with survival lessons, warm suits, and Norwegian waffles at the end.
“This experience was better than I could of imagined. The tour guide and owners of the experience are to be commended. Helpful, patient, informative and made the morning so much fun. Lots of photos and hot chocolate and freshly cooked waffles to warm you up when you finish. 10 out of 10 !!!”
Float the Arctic Ocean near Tromsø in warm rescue suits, then warm up by the fire with Norwegian pastries and hot drinks.
“Our instructors were super great and friendly that it made the experience all the better. They were super willing to take photos and make sure we were comfortable. It was also the first time we had brunost and we were immediately hooked. The overall experience was very relaxing and the food was great! I would def recommend going. I believe our instructors were Mathieu and Stephanie, and you'd be lucky to have them!”
A small-group luxury sailing cruise in Tromsø’s fjords with flexible Balsfjorden routing, warm comfort, reindeer lunch, and optional hot tub and polar plunge.
“It is absolut els great!!! The captain, keneth, and Sachi, via assitant are really kind and do their best!! The views are fantastic, you can even see seals and wildlife. Keneth explains you exciting things all the time and the hot tub water is the best thing you will do in Tromso! Amazing experience!”
Float in the Arctic Ocean near-weightless in Ramfjord near Tromsø, warm suits included, with a Northern Lights option at night.
“Incredible experience. Don't pass this up. When and where would you ever do this again? It was a short 20 minute drive to the fjord cabin and we had a great time getting into the gear and getting into the water. We stayed much warmer than we thought! We also got to see the lights while we were floating which was really cool!”
Fjord and Floating Safari in Tromsø: ride by electric car, wear a rescue suit, float in Arctic water, bonfire meal, certificate.
“This entire excursion was absolutely perfect! We travel a lot and this was hands down one of the most indescribably beautiful places we’ve been as well as one of the most unique activities we’ve done! The fjord that Mathieu chose was perfect, the weather was lovely and the floating was so peaceful! Afterward, we enjoyed a wonderful meal cooked over the fire. We also stopped at two fantastic photo spots on the way back to town. We loved seeing reindeer everywhere and even a puffin out in the fjord! Our guide, Mathieu was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and organized. We loved every minute of this adventure!”
Float in Tromsø’s harbor in Arctic rescue suits, with Arctic Cathedral views and an optional 2-3 meter dock jump, 2 hours.
“I love swimming in open water so this was an opportunity I was keen to grab. I also love cold water swimming, but wearing the insulating layers and floatation suit I couldn't feel the cold at all- it was like swimming whilst wrapped in a high tog duvet. I loved the tranquility of watching the mountains, but there is the option to jump off the harbour wall if you prefer more action. Loved it, would go again!”
Kayak the Sommarøy islands from Tromsø with all gear, lunch, and a public sauna, plus free time for hiking on the island.
“very good organization (bus ride, kayak, lunch) very nice guide during the kayak tour, who showed us and told us a lot about the sea and the creatures, he had tea, coffee and biscuits with him, we could swim in the crystal clear water, it was beautiful, also suitable for teens, the fish soup was very tasty (high in calories), afterwards free time (we went swimming on the white beach again (the very good weather has to be used, great!!! the tour is recommended)”
