Sauna
Sauna at The Well offers a relaxing and health-promoting experience
Sauna
At The Well, right outside Oslo, you can visit a variety of saunas based on traditions from around the world. The heat in the saunas ranges from a comfortable 40 degrees to nearly 100 scorching degrees.
By regularly exposing yourself to high heat, your body's blood vessels are trained to react quickly to adjust your body temperature. This keeps your blood vessels and arteries elastic.
Regular sauna visits can ease joint and muscle pain, induce relaxation, counteract symptoms of stress, and improve sleep quality. The use of saunas is a central part of The Well's holistic approach to health and wellness, contributing to a relaxing and rejuvenating spa experience.
Finnish Sauna
The classic Finnish Sauna with two sauna heaters generating a high and dry temperature. This is the hottest sauna at The Well.
Recommended time: 10-20 minutes
Temperature: approx. 90 degrees
Air humidity: 6-15%
Northern lights laconium
A laconium is a dry sweating room and is the perfect place to relax with comfortable lighting and temperature both in the benches and walls. The sound of trickling water and the lighting make this the perfect place to start your day at The Well.
Recommended time: 15-25 minutes
Temperature: 40-45 degrees
Air humidity: 15-20%
Biosauna
A mild and comfortable temperature with high humidity in the air, allowing you to acclimatise comfortably and find full relaxation.
Recommended time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: 50-60 degrees
Air humidity: 35-55%
TV Soft Sauna
A sauna with a mild temperature and dark walls, providing a calming atmosphere. The sauna has a large TV screen displaying beautiful images to help you relax.
Recommended time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: 40-45 degrees
Air humidity: 15-20%
Banja Sauna
Banja Sauna at The Well have a large sauna heater generating a high temperature. A large pan of water is placed on top of the heater, allowing you to adjust the air humidity.
The Banja sauna has spacious benches and comfortable lighting. The blocks of timber in the sauna are characteristic of a traditional Banja sauna.
Recommended time: 10-20 minutes
Temperature: approx. 90 degrees
Air humidity: 5-15%
Tropical Sauna
A mild and comfortable temperature with high air humidity. The tropical sauna awakens all your senses, with the sounds of tropical birdsong and the fresh, wonderful aroma of apples.
Recommended time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: 50-60 degrees
Air humidity: 35-55%
Japanese Sauna
A spacious, classical sauna with three sauna heaters generating a high and dry temperature. The large windows facing the Japanese garden create a calming atmosphere.
Recommended time: 10-20 minutes
Temperature: approx. 90 degrees
Air humidity: 6-15%
Meditation Sauna
A spacious and airy sauna with folding day beds where you can find full relaxation. Daylight streams through the large windows, providing wonderful views of the Japanese garden.
Recommended time: 10-20 minutes
Temperature: approx. 45 degrees
Air humidity: 20-30%
Forest Sauna
A classical sauna located at the edge of the forest, on the second floor. From the windows, you can gaze out over the treetops, calming the mind. The forest sauna has two sauna heaters for plenty of heat.
Recommended time: 10-20 minutes
Temperature: approx. 90 degrees
Air humidity: 6-15%
The benefits of sauna
Saunas are known for their health benefits, and studies show that heart rate can increase by around 50%, resulting in an intense and health-promoting sweating process.
Before entering the sauna, make sure to dry off well to enhance sweating. For hygiene and comfort, it's common to avoid wearing swimwear and instead use a towel or light cotton cloth. Ensure the towel covers your body well and protects the wooden surfaces from sweat. You can pour water over the sauna stones to increase steam and heat. By adjusting your sitting position or lying down horizontally, you can control the heat exposure, but it's recommended to sit up for the last 2–3 minutes for balanced circulation.
A sauna session should last 10–20 minutes, depending on what feels comfortable. Afterward, it's important to cool down with a tempered shower, followed by a cold bath or shower to help normalize your body's circulation.
You can also participate in aufguss rituals, where the sauna master adds essential oils to the stones and circulates the warm air for an intense and refreshing experience.
The Well places great emphasis on both hygiene and health, which is why swimwear is not permitted in our saunas and steam rooms. For your own comfort, you can always cover yourself with a towel or a light peshtemal.
When wearing swimwear, especially synthetic materials, in hot environments like a sauna or steam room, sweat can become trapped under the fabric. This creates an ideal environment for bacteria and fungi to grow. When the swimwear is then used in pools, these bacteria can spread and affect water quality. To ensure cleanliness and comfort, it is recommended to shower naked and rinse off thoroughly after a sauna or steam session.
There are many good reasons to be naked in a sauna or steam room, particularly for your own well-being. When the heat can reach all of your skin, and sweat can evaporate freely, you will enjoy a better and more relaxing experience.
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