SALT
SALT is an art and culture site that moved to Langkaia in 2016, built around the fish-drying rack structures of northern Norway, with a sauna village of three shared saunas, cold-water barrels and a bar beside the fjord. Árdna, its amphitheatre sauna for 80 to 90 people at 50 to 60 C, took what the operator cites as the World Sauna Award in 2024; century-old aquavit barrels serve as private saunas.
WhatBathhouse, OsloNorway
WhenClosed after a fire-safety stop order from the city, no reopening date announcedNo sea bathing: swimming from the dock is prohibited by the council because of boat traffic. Two cold-water barrels at about 4 to 5 °C, two outdoor showers (one cold, one heated).
Hot roomsÁrdna 50 to 60 °C, Skroget 70 to 80 °C, Ulven silent sauna 80 to 100 °C
Getting there On foot Train
AccessNo own drinks under any circumstances; no refunds on tickets; dogs not allowed in the sauna; a padlock is needed for the belongings bag (sold for 135 NOK).Timed tickets
Getting in
- Parking
- None at SALT (operator)
- Public transport
- Langkaia 1 on the harbour promenade beside the Opera House, a few minutes on foot from Oslo S; no parking at SALT (operator)
- Address
- Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo
Entry, hours and rules
- Official site
- salted.no
- Facilities
- SaunaToiletsShowersChanging roomsRestaurantStep-free accessTowel hire