Practical information

Welcome to Oslo, the floating sauna capital — your gateway to the International Sauna Congress 2026!

Here you’ll find all the practical details you need to make the most of your congress experience.

Program

You find the full and detailed program under Program. Sign up to the newsletter for updates, and get ready for exciting content, great conversations, and inspiring moments!

Congress overview

Getting here

The main venue is SALT, right on the city’s waterfront, just a short walk from Oslo Central Station and easily reached by public transport, bike, or on foot. If you’re flying in, Oslo Airport (OSL) connects directly to the city center (about 20 minutes by train).

Getting to and from The Well and SALT in Bjørvika:

By bus:
The easiest way to travel between The Well and central Oslo is by bus 81, 83 and 84E. The bus runs between The Well and downtown Oslo. From Jernbanetorget, it’s just a 5–10 minute walk to SALT in Bjørvika.

By taxi or car:
A taxi ride between The Well and SALT takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Driving distance: around 18 km (11 miles).

Tickets

ISC26 offers a rich program of talks, panels, cultural events, networking opportunities, and of course unforgettable sauna experiences, showcasing Norway’s vibrant sauna scene in both urban and restorative spa settings.

Get your tickets

  • Friday September 25th: Floating Sauna Night in Oslo

    Enjoy an atmospheric evening on Oslo’s waterfront with floating saunas and communal bathing in the harbour. This social sauna experience has limited capacity. 

    Tickets for this event can be purchased at checkout (under evening events).

  • Saturday September 26th: Badstufest at SALT, the official closing night

    Celebrate the conclusion of the congress with a festive sauna party at SALT. The evening features music, social sauna sessions, and sauna rituals in a lively and celebratory atmosphere.

    Tickets for this event can be purchased separately at checkout (under evening events, optional add-ons).

  • Sauna Aid is a global initiative providing movable saunas and support services to people affected by natural and man-made disasters.

    You may add an optional donation to Sauna Aid at ticket checkout to support sauna related projects worldwide.

Accommodation

For the International Sauna Congress 2026, we have secured special rates both at The Well and at selected Strawberry Hotels close to the congress venue.

The Well

Valid dates: September 23–27, 2026

Bookings must be made manually by sending an email to booking@thewell.no and quoting the discount code (ISC26).

A 20% discount will be applied to the best available rate.

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Special rates at these Strawberry Hotels (click for booking site):

To make a reservation, select the desired date and number of guests. Available rooms and applicable rates will then be displayed. The guest is required to provide valid contact information and a credit card, including expiration date, as a booking guarantee.

Upon completion of the reservation, a booking confirmation will be sent by email.

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Time to spare in Oslo?

Arrived early for the congress? Staying later? Here are selected activities that share the Norwegian spirit while you are in Oslo.

23rd September:

27th September:

Previous Congresses

For summaries of the programs, talks and speakers at the last two congresses, please find these here: