What is the Norwegian sauna boom?

Norway once had a living national badstue tradition and nearly let it disappear. Fire Between the Fjords follows the way back from driftwood left floating in the fjord and the beginnings of the Oslo Sauna Association, to the first floating sauna, the architect-l...

Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.

Thanks to his Norwegian roots, Mikkel’s love for sweat bathing started with the badstue. From his father’s home in Ulefoss, Mikkel begins a journey through Norway...

SALT is a nomadic art project on Langkaia in Oslo, overlooking the Opera House. The project brings together art, music, food and architecture in several spectacular wooden constructions designed by Sami Rintala (Rintala Eggertsson Architects). Salt also has one of Oslo’s biggest outdoor seating a...

Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.

Embark on a captivating journey through the tranquil seaside town of Gimsøysand, nestled on the shores of the awe-inspiring Lofoten islands in Norway. Join us as...

Discover a unique oasis of relaxation mere moments from the bustling heart of Oslo at Kongen Marina Sauna, where two groups of bathers converge within the innovative embrace of a geodesic dome-style sauna. This exceptional sanctuary seamlessly marries classic sauna traditions with a contemporary ...

Embark on a unique adventure with two friends who have uncovered the perfect prelude to fjord diving – indulging in a rejuvenating sweat on one of the many floating sauna rafts near Oslo's iconic opera house. This dynamic duo has found that the juxtaposition of the invigorating sauna experience a...

Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.

Embark on a rejuvenating journey to the charming town of Kabelvåg, nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of the Lofoten Islands in Norway, and discover the ex...

Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.

Discover the captivating transformation of Trevarefabrikken, a once-forgotten factory now reborn as a multifaceted haven in the heart of Henningsvær on the Lofote...

GreenBoats was one of Oslo's most distinctive public saunas — a fleet of all-electric sauna boats on the fjord, quiet, clean, and entirely without the noise of a combustion engine. Two regular visitors return for a final time.

The boats are permanently closed now. This film is what remains: a re...