Floating sauna on Askøy, about 20 minutes by car from central Bergen; listed from about 149 NOK (~$16) per hour.
Fryd Askøy is a floating sauna at Lyngneset 20 in Strusshamn, on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. Askøy lies just across the water from Bergen and is linked to the mainland by the Askøy Bridge, which puts the sauna about 20 minutes by car from central Bergen. The location is quieter and more residential than the harbour saunas in the city, and the setting is a small-boat harbour edge on the island's southern shore, where the sauna floats on the sea and gives access to the water.
The listed price is about 149 NOK (roughly 16 USD) per hour, which places it among the more affordable sauna options in the Bergen area. The specialty is the floating sauna itself: guests sit in the heated room on the water, then cool off in the sea beside it. This heat-and-cold pattern is the basis of Norwegian sauna culture and is the reason floating saunas have become popular along the western coast.
There is no verified treatment menu, no therapist information and no spa service attached to this entry, so it should be understood as a bathing venue rather than a day-spa. The facility is essentially the sauna and its water access. Visitors should bring swimwear, towels and warm clothes for afterwards, and should ask the operator about changing and shower arrangements, which are not verified here.
No website or phone number is listed for this entry. Booking norms are therefore not confirmed, and visitors should search for the operator's current booking channel before travelling, since floating saunas typically work on pre-booked time slots rather than walk-in entry. Prices and availability may differ by season and by group size.
Getting there requires a car or a bus from Bergen across the Askøy Bridge; a taxi is also possible. Strusshamn is on the northern part of the island's road network, and the trip can be combined with a coastal walk or a meal on Askøy. Because the venue is outdoors on the water, the experience changes with the weather: a calm evening is pleasant in summer, while the cold dip is bracing from autumn through spring.
| Address | Lyngneset 20, 5302 Strusshamn |
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Location
Lyngneset 20, 5302 Strusshamn
60.4817, 5.2217 View on map
Highlights
- Floating sauna on the sea at Strusshamn, Askøy
- Listed from about 149 NOK per hour
- About 20 minutes by car from central Bergen
- Sauna followed by a dip in the water beside it
Tips for visiting
- Confirm the booking method and current price before travelling, as no website or phone is verified.
- Bring swimwear, towels and warm clothes for after the dip.
- Allow around 20 minutes by car from central Bergen via the Askøy Bridge.
- Choose a calm evening for the best experience on the water.
- Ask the operator about changing and shower facilities, which are not verified here.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fryd Askøy?
It is at Lyngneset 20, 5302 Strusshamn, on the island of Askøy, about 20 minutes by car from central Bergen.
How much does it cost?
It was listed from about 149 NOK per hour. Prices may change, so visitors should confirm when booking.
Does it offer massage or spa treatments?
No treatments are listed. The offer is the floating sauna and access to the water.
How can visitors book?
No website or phone number is verified, so visitors should look for the operator's current booking channel.