Moss Kurbadstue is a private floating wood-fired sauna moored at Alphabryggen on Jeløya — the distinctive peninsula that juts into the Oslofjord just west of Moss town centre and gives the city much of its maritime identity. The sauna operates six days a week and is available for both private and group sessions, with bookings handled through the Moss Kurbadstue website. It is one of the more accessible fjord sauna experiences on the eastern shore of the Oslofjord, and one of the closest quality floating saunas to Oslo south of the city.
Jeløya is known for its art galleries, historic manor houses, and attractive coastline, and Alphabryggen is a marina and waterfront venue that has become one of the more lively recreational areas in Moss. The combination of an interesting location and a quality floating sauna makes Moss Kurbadstue worth the journey from Oslo, which is around 60 kilometres to the north.
The Floating Sauna
The floating sauna at Moss Kurbadstue is heated with a traditional wood-fired stove, producing the slow, even, honest heat that defines the best of Norwegian sauna culture. The cabin sits directly on the water, and the gentle movement of a vessel floating on the fjord adds a subtle but real dimension to the sauna experience — a sensory quality that land-based saunas simply cannot replicate. Between rounds, guests step directly from the sauna into the fjord for a cold immersion, one of the most viscerally satisfying moments in the Nordic bathing tradition.
Private and Group Sessions
Moss Kurbadstue accommodates both solo visitors with friends and larger groups, with the private booking format ensuring exclusive use of the sauna for the duration of your session. The private model suits celebrations, team events, and anyone who prefers uninterrupted bathing without sharing the space with strangers. Sessions are managed with enough time between bookings for the sauna to be restoked and the boat to be ready for the next group.
Moss and Jeløya
After your sauna session, Jeløya rewards exploration. The Alby Manor, the Galleri F15 contemporary art gallery, and the coastal walking paths along the island’s shoreline are all within easy reach of Alphabryggen. Moss town centre has good cafes and restaurants, making it straightforward to combine a sauna visit with a longer afternoon or evening in the area.
