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Tyssedal Sauna
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Two people sit on the sauna bench, looking out through the large window at the fjord and the mountains.

Tyssedal harbour · Hardangerfjord

Hot sauna. Cold fjord.

A private, wood-fired sauna on the dock in Tyssedal. Warm up, plunge into the Hardangerfjord – and do it all over again.

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From NOK 900 · private session for 1–9 people

Practical information

The experience

The Nordic way to recharge

In the heart of old industrial Tyssedal, right by the Hydro Power Museum, you can enjoy the warmth of a wood-fired sauna with views of the mountains and the fjord. Take a refreshing plunge into the chilly fjord, then return to the heat to recharge.

  • A guest adds a log to the wood-fired sauna stove, with the fjord right outside the window.

    Heat

    The sauna is warm and ready when you arrive. Add wood, and pour fresh water on the stones.

  • A man climbs the ladder out of the fjord next to the sauna.

    Fjord

    The ladder right beside the sauna takes you down into the Hardangerfjord – and safely back up.

  • Two people sit on the sauna bench, looking out over the blue fjord.

    Calm

    Back on the bench, with the fjord and the mountains in the window. Then go again.

The small wooden sauna stands at the edge of the dock, with steep green mountains and snow-capped peaks behind it.
Photo: Cecilie Lingjerde

The place

A pop-up sauna on an old industrial dock

Tyssedal Sauna sits on the harbour in Tyssedal – an old industrial port that is now home to the Hydro Power Museum and the local fishing club.

Your sauna session is private, just for you and your group, but the docks are a public space. Enjoy the sauna and the fjord, and stay respectful of others while you are there.

Booking

The whole sauna for you and your group

You rent the entire sauna. Choose your group size, date and time, and pay right here on the page. Bookings are handled by Trolltunga Adventures.

How it works

  1. Book online

    Choose your group size, date and time.

  2. Get your code by email

    Your confirmation includes a code and instructions for unlocking the sauna.

  3. Arrive to a warm sauna

    The sauna is heated and ready when you arrive.

  4. Lock up when you leave

    The sauna is self-operated. Remember to lock it after your session.

Choose group, date and time

FromNOK 900

Your price is shown in the booking once you pick a group size.

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Practical

Good to know before you arrive

  • Where to find it

    Tyssedal Sauna is on the public dock in Tyssedal – on the permanent dock, not the floating one. The dock is public, but your session is private for you and your group.

  • Self-operated

    The sauna is warm and ready when you arrive. Your booking confirmation email includes a code and instructions for unlocking it. Please lock it again when you leave.

  • Parking

    Public parking is available in front of the Hydro Power Museum.

  • What to bring

    Towels are not provided. Bring your own – to sit on and for swimming. We also suggest one litre of drinking water.

  • Swimming

    A ladder to the right of the sauna gives access to the fjord. Do not jump from the dock until you have tested the water – the level changes with the tide.

  • Water shoes

    We provide water shoes (Crocs), but you are welcome to bring your own. The ladder is metal, so we highly recommend water shoes when you swim.

  • Changing

    There is a small changing area inside the sauna, without showers. We ask all guests to wear swimsuits during the session.

  • Food and drinks

    Food and any drinks other than water are enjoyed outside the sauna. If you drink alcohol, please do so responsibly – we want everyone to stay safe on the dock.

  • Restroom

    The restroom is in the red building across from the sauna, third door from the right. The key is in the changing room.

Included in the rental

  • Use of the sauna
  • Fresh water for the stove
  • Wood for the stove
  • Matches and lighter
  • Broom and dustpan
  • Use of the nearby restroom
  • Use of water shoes (Crocs)

Sauna rules

  • Only use fresh water on the stove – not salt water from the fjord
  • Max. 90 °C
  • No food or drinks in the sauna, except water
  • Bring your own towel to sit on and for swimming
  • Leave the vent open when you leave the sauna
  • Take all your rubbish with you
  • If you enjoy alcohol on the dock or while swimming, drink responsibly
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Find us

On the dock, right by the Hydro Power Museum

Tyssedal lies just north of Odda, where the road up to Skjeggedal and Trolltunga begins. A sauna by the fjord is a good way to end a long day in the mountains.

Address
Tyssedal harbour, 5770 Tyssedal, Norway
Parking
Public parking in front of the Hydro Power Museum
Restroom
The red building across from the sauna, third door from the right
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Experience an authentic Norwegian sauna in a stunning fjord landscape.

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