Experience the contrast between hot and cold in Telemark – from floating saunas and spa baths to refreshing dips in lakes, rivers and along the coast. Perfect for relaxing, recharging and enjoying new experiences in nature.
Explore saunas and baths in Telemark
Swimming Pool Access at Straand Hotel
Enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated indoor pool at historic Straand Hotel in Vrådal. Pool access is available for visiting guests, perfect for a refreshing break with the family or a peaceful soak after a day exploring Telemark.
Straand Hotel
Summer & Sauna – A Private Experience in Skogens rom (Forest Hideaway Telemark)
Treat yourself to three peaceful hours surrounded by nature. This is an exclusive experience where you’ll have the entire floating sauna to yourselves. Enjoy the sunshine on the deck, read a book in the cozy lounge, swim in the canal, and let the warmth of the wood-fired sauna slow down the pace. Quality time with someone you care about!
Vrangfossvegen 534, 3825 Lunde
Sauna in Austbygde
Wood-fired sauna with a changing room and the opportunity to swim in Lake Tinnsjøen. Enjoy the warmth of the stove, alone or with a good friend.
Austbygdevegen 111, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
Admission Ticket to Skien Fritidspark Water Park
Experience Skien Fritidspark, a versatile activity area offering opportunities for both relaxation and excitement, indoors and outdoors. The main attractions include the water park, outdoor adventure park, and curling.
Skien fritidspark, Moflatvegen 38, 3735 Skien, Norge
Shared Sauna Session in Skogens Rom Sauna
Experience a beautiful sauna by the Telemark Canal, built and run with a heartfelt connection to the forest, the guest, and the surrounding cultural landscape. Perfect for relaxation in peaceful, sheltered surroundings and for social moments.
Vrangfossvegen 534, 3825 Lunde
Badeparken in Langesund
Experience Norway's coziest bathing adventure at Badeparken Langesund, a paradise for guests of all ages who love to swim.
Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund
Saga Sauna
Experience relaxation by lake Hjartsjåvatnet in Hjartdal. Saga Sauna offers sauna experiences with fantastic views and a shelter with barbecue facilities.
Hjartdalsvegen 400, 3690 Hjartdal
Floating sauna near town centre
Enjoy beautiful views towards Gunnarsholmen Fortress and the sea, while you sit back and relax in the lovely floating sauna.
Gunnarsholmen, 3770 Kragerø
Floating sauna "Leo"
Rent the floating sauna boat, LEO, at Bakkestranda in Skien. Enjoy a relaxing moment and a little everyday luxury.
Fløtninga / Bakkestranda, 3724 Skien
Damp Sauna "Melvin"
The floating sauna, Melvin, in Porsgrunn. Luxurious sauna with hot shower, refrigerator, dressing room and stereo. Accommodates 15 people.
3915 Porsgrunn
Public Sauna
Experience relaxation in the floating sauna at Ulefoss. Enjoy the tranquility in beautiful surroundings. 300 NOK/hour. Easy booking, preheated sauna upon arrival.
Øravegen 31, 3830 Ulefoss
Sauna at Vidsyn Midjås
When you stay in the charming cabins of Vidsyn Midjas, you can reserve the private wood-burning sauna.
Midjåsvegen 333, 3880 Dalen
Sauna at Spegle
Experience the unique wood-fired sauna at Spegle with a panoramic view of the Hylen lake.
Raulandsvegen 204, 3890 Vinje
Heit Telemark Sauna
Combine a farm visit at Lien Gård with a visit to Heit Telemark Sauna and a refreshing bath in the beautiful Lake Norsjø.
Liagrendveien 262, 3812 Akkerhaugen
Kjølnesbadet
Kjølnesbadet in Porsgrunn, opened 2020. Modern swimming hall with 25m pool, 10 lanes, and adjustable floor. Kiosk and baby facilities.
Kjølnes Ring 60, 3918 Porsgrunn
Panorama sauna
Enjoy a unique sauna experience in Vrådal with a fantastic view of the water and Tverrfjell. You can book the entire sauna for yourself for 2 hours.
Vesletjønnvegen 50, 3853 Vrådal
Floating sauna / Quality Hotel Skjærgården
The floating sauna of the Quality Hotel Skjærgården is part of the wharf facility. The sauna has a wardrobe with a shower and space for approx. 10 people.
Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund
Discover more ways to relax
From hotel spas and treatments to scenic cruises along the Telemark Canal – here you can slow down and enjoy the peaceful surroundings a little longer.
M/S Fram Cruise
Sail through beautiful islands and Northern Europe's highest-lying sluices aboard the historic veteran boat M/S Fram from 1909. A 2-hour scenic cruise on Lake Nisser, departing from Straand Brygge in Vrådal.
Yoga (calm hatha) at Straand Hotel
The yoga practice is calm and meditative (classical hatha yoga), with a focus on breathing, presence, and movement. All exercises can be adapted, and it is entirely possible to participate regardless of experience, age, or physical limitations.
The most important thing is not how it looks, but how it feels.
Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal
The Telemark Canal
The Telemark Canal with its beautiful locks starts in Skien and ends in Dalen. Join various day trips or boat trips with accommodation.
Hjellebrygge, 3706 Skien
Kjeldal sluse
Skien sluse er en del av den første utbyggingen av Telemarkskanalen, Norsjø-Skienkanalen, som blei påbegynt i 1854 og offisielt åpnet i 1861.
-, 3825 Lunde
MS Henrik Ibsen
Historical journey with MS Henrik Ibsen on the Telemark Canal.
Hotellvegen 33, 3880 Dalen
Skien Dalen Skipsselskap AS - M/S Victoria
Skien Dalen Skipssselskap owns and operates the canal boat M/S Victoria, which operates in traffic on the Telemark Canal from Skien to Dalen.
Fylkeshuset, 7 etg., 3706 Skien
MS Victoria
MS Victoria, also known as the Canal Queen sails on lock cruises between Skien and Dalen from May to September.
Fylkesbakken 10, 3715 Skien
Telemark Yoga
Siljudalen: Your Telemark retreat for deep peace, yoga, and nature. Find presence & strength in the Yoga Barn, with nourishing plant-based food.
SIljudalsvegen 433, 3691 Gransherad
Mini cruise at the Telemark canal
Mini cruise on the Telemark canal with MS Victoria between Skien and Løveid at Skotfoss in Skien.
3724 Skien
Eventyrøy Sauna
Experience the lakeside sauna at Eventyrøy in Seljord. Book a private or public session at 80°C. Perfect for relaxation all year round. Book here!
Brøløsvegen 97, 3840 Seljord, 3840 Seljord
Floating sauna "Frank"
Rent the floating sauna boat,Frank, at Klosterøya vest in Skien. Enjoy a relaxing moment and a little everyday luxury.
Klosterhagen 41, 3724 Skien
Wellness at Gaustablikk Fjellresort
Experience spa and wellness at Gaustablikk. Enjoy our pool, saunas, treatments, and unique floating saunas with stunning views of Mt. Gaustatoppen.
Kvitåvatnvegen 372, 3660 Rjukan
Floating saunas at Gausta
If you want to end the day with a warm and good experience, you can visit the two floating saunas on Kvitåvatn with a magical view towards Gaustatoppen.
kvitåvatnvegen 372, 3660 Rjukan
The wellness department at Morgedal Hotel
Treat yourself to a relaxing time in the spa area at Morgedal Hotel – whether you are staying at the hotel or wish to visit us for the day.
Haugivegen 4, 3848 Morgedal
Outdoor -Spa at Canvas Hotel
During your stay at Canvas Hotel in Nissedal, you can enjoy one of the world's most unique outdoor-Spa.
Heimdalsheia, 3855 Treungen
Wellness and recovery in Skien fritidspark
A world of pleasure. In the wellness department of Skien fritidspark you can relax in a calm and pleasant atmosphere.
Moflatveien 38, 3733 Skien
