Welcome to Skostredet Spa
Skostredet is a charming and historic lane just a stone's throw from the city's waterfront, culture and restaurants. Central, yet quiet. Skostredet Hotel & Spa offers a multi-zone spa, where Nordic tranquillity and natural materials create a seamless journey from hot to cold and back to silence. Skostredet Spa combines a pure aesthetic with the elements of nature – snow, steam, heat, and silence in perfect balance. Subtle luxury, soft rituals, and a feeling of breathing a little deeper. It's an experience you should gift yourself.
Our spa philosophy
Skostredet Spa is a sensory journey, where you move through heat, cold, scents, and silence in carefully composed sequences. The materials are bright and clean, the sound is subdued, and the pace is slow – all to make your body relax and clear your mind. We believe in simplicity with quality in the details: precise temperatures, good seating surfaces, clean scents and well thought-out rituals.
Massage treatments with a muscle therapist
Our massage treatments are designed to provide relaxation, improved circulation, and targeted muscle work. You can choose the treatment that fits your needs for the day, whether you want deeper work on tension or a calm, relaxing experience.
Spa facilities – elements in balance
Snow room – real snow for fresh contrast before/after warmth.
Cold and hot plunges– rhythms that stimulate circulation and calmness.
Steam sauna – humid, soft heat that melts away tension.
Nordic sauna – traditional dry heat for a deep feeling of well-being.
Practical information
Plan your visit
Arrival: Arrive 10-15 minutes in advance, pick up your bathrobe and find peace.
Time management: 2 hours gives you enough time for 2-3 rounds of heat/cold + rest.
Please bring: Swimwear (required). We will provide the rest. Swimwear can also be purchased in the spa.
Afterwards: Set aside 5 minutes in the quiet zone to make the effect last longer
Prices: For hotel guests: 495 NOK - For external guests: 595 NOK
Opening hours
Monday – Friday:
07:00 – 10:00 – sauna only
07:00 – 21:00 (pools open from 14:00 – 21:00)
Aufguss: Friday at 17:00 and 19:00 – please arrive 1 hour before the ritual
Saturday – Sunday:
07:00 – 21:00 (all facilities open all day)
Aufguss: Saturday at 17:00 and 19:00 – please arrive 1 hour before the ritual
The fitness room is open 24 hours a day.
Practical information & safety
Minimum Age: 18+
Health: Are you pregnant, have cardiovascular disease or blood pressure issues? Consult your own physician, and let us know before the heat/cold/ritual if there are any special considerations that need to be taken.
Quiet and calm zones: We encourage a digital-free zone. Photography is only
permitted by consent.
Fitness Centre
Stay active during your stay at Skostredet Hotel & Spa. Our fully equipped fitness room is open 24 hours a day and features treadmills, a stationary bike, free weights, weight machines, and more. Everything you need for a great workout, whenever it suits you.
Spa experiences & wellness rituals
Find events and rituals in our calendar. One of our signature rituals is Aufguss: the sauna master pours water with essential oils on the stones and distributes the steam rhythmically in the room – often accompanied by music and short stories. The experience is described as intense, sensual, and deeply relaxing.
Dress code – Skostredet Spa
We want all of our guests to enjoy a calm, hygienic and safe experience. The following dress code therefore applies throughout the spa
More about our spa
Spa Facilities and Rituals – From Snow Room to Sauna
At Skostredet Spa, you are invited on a Nordic sensory journey where warmth meets cold, stillness meets fragrance, and the body finds its natural rhythm. Explore the snow room, pools, steam bath, and sauna. Natural wellness, simple and refined.
Why are spas good for your health?
Experience how heat, cold, and calming rituals can give your body rest and your mind clarity. Spa at Skostredet Hotel & Spa soothes the nerves, relaxes the muscles, stimulates circulation, and helps you find inner calm.
Find your inner peace...
End the session with...
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