Skogsbad Hoyasen is a wood-fired sauna nestled in the quiet forest on Hoyasen hill in Arendal. Winner of the Newcomer of the Year 2025 award from Norges Badstulaug (Norway’s Sauna Association), it has quickly established itself as one of the standout sauna experiences in the Agder region.
The sauna accommodates up to 12 people and is heated by a traditional wood-burning stove, creating an authentic and meditative atmosphere surrounded by forest. Outside, a natural cold pool fed by continuously flowing fresh water provides the perfect contrast to the sauna heat. Two charming outdoor zinc bathtubs add to the bathing options, allowing guests to soak under the open sky among the trees.
The forest setting makes Skogsbad Hoyasen a true retreat from everyday life. The combination of crackling firewood, fragrant forest air, and the ritual of alternating between heat and cold creates a deeply restorative experience. Bookings are made online through skogsbadhoyasen.no, and the location is accessible by car with parking available nearby.
