Naustdal Sauna sits on the shores of Naustdalsfjorden in Sunnfjord, western Norway, part of the Vestfjord Sauna network. Positioned at the historic Fjæra waterfront, just ten minutes from Førde, this is a genuine wilderness escape that requires almost no journey from civilisation — yet delivers an inner-fjord setting of real tranquility and natural beauty.
The Sauna
The sauna is a dry format, heated to 80 °C and beyond, designed to produce a gentle, enveloping warmth that encourages deep relaxation. The fjord is immediately outside for cold-water contrast therapy — a bracing plunge into clear, calm fjord water emerging from the surrounding mountains. The combination of heat and cold is the cornerstone of traditional Nordic wellness practice, and the Naustdalsfjorden setting provides it in spectacular style.
The Setting
The fjord landscape here is quintessential western Norway: steep wooded hillsides descend directly to glassy water, the light changes hour by hour through the day, and in winter the glow of the sauna cabin against a dark fjord sky is particularly atmospheric.
Booking
Part of the Vestfjord Sauna network, Naustdal can be booked as a shared session or reserved privately for a group of up to six people. All booking is done via the Vestfjord Sauna website, with access granted by an SMS code. Check the website for current availability, as operational status may vary. Monthly membership passes are available for local users.
