Lysebu Hotel

Lysebu Hotel sits high on the Holmenkollen ridge above Oslo, with a guest sauna that fits the foundation-run, retreat-like character of the property. The sauna is electric and shared, opening with drop-in access from the wellness area — the natural way to close a day spent in the surrounding forests, cross-country tracks or the Holmenkollen ski jump just down the road. The sauna at Lysebu Hotel pairs with the on-site pool and a quiet hillside view across to central Oslo. The hotel's history as a Danish-Norwegian cultural foundation gives the wellness side an unhurried, library-and-lounge feel that the sauna fits into cleanly. Lysebu Hotel is a strong base for travellers who want a proper sauna in Oslo without staying downtown — the trams from the centre run right up to Voksenkollen, ten minutes' walk away.