Blaud: The floating sauna making a splash in Kristiansand

Since opening its doors last year, the floating sauna Blaud has become a roaring success among both locals and visitors in the charming city of Kristiansand. Moored at Odderøya, near the popular Kunstsilo art museum, Blaud combines relaxation and invigorating wellness experiences with breathtaking views.

As Kristiansand’s only floating sauna, Blaud is nestled within beautiful scenery on the city’s tranquil waterfront. The sauna’s sleek wooden interiors and large windows offer fantastic views, making for a warm and inviting space.

Celebrating its first anniversary on 1 June, Blaud has stayed true to its name – Blaud means wet. Guests are invited to enjoy the hot sauna in combination with a bracing dip in the salty waters of Byfjorden in the Skagerrak strait, with a refreshing cold shower available on the float.

An exhilarating experience

The benefits of sea bathing and using a sauna are well-established. Whilst exposure to cold water is known to boost endorphin levels in the body, a sauna session is a natural way to relieve stress and find relaxation.

At Blaud, guests can also enjoy the traditional Aufguss wellness ritual led by the experienced sauna master Pål Rikard Sofus Sævig. With limited availability, the ancient ritual is a multisensory experience involving aromatic oils, hot steam and calming music.

Alongside the mental and physical benefits of saunas and cold-water dips, Blaud builds on principles of social connection. The team believes that facilitating spaces where strangers can meet and connect over a shared experience is invaluable.

“We wanted to build a social sauna, to create an open, airy space with lots of natural light and make it a comfortable and welcoming arena,” says manager Tor André Gjesteland. “We hoped to cultivate an environment where guests can interact and find it an enjoyable space. I’ve never seen anyone leave in a bad mood – it’s a euphoric experience, and people are usually happy and smiling afterwards!”

Blaud is based on an automated concept where guests can bring their towel, book a preferred time slot online and receive a PIN code for entry to the sauna. It is a seamless process designed to make it as easy as possible to book a session at a convenient time, with opening hours starting at 6.30am for the early birds and ending at 11pm for the night owls.

Along with communal bookings, guests can reserve the entire sauna for private use. The Blaud team is happy to help with any enquiries.

Web: www.blaud.no
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Instagram: @blaud_badstue
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Discount code for 15 per cent off communal and private sauna: BLAUD5625