Gay sauna oslo

Right on the edge of Oslo City Centre but an entire world away.

Kayaking Trip On The Oslofjord

Exercise, summer fun and beautiful views – what’s not to love?

Oslo Pass

We won’t lie; Oslo is expensive, but if you start, this card offers free admission to a selection of over 30 attractions as well as public transport, which can save you *a lot* of money if used correctly.

FRI

Norway’s LGBT community is advocating for liberation from all forms of discrimination.

Hint, there is a Thai restaurant across the road.

Aku-Aku Tiki Bar

I don’t care who you are; everyone loves a Tiki bar – and sitting inside sipping fruity drinks in the bitter Oslo winter makes it all the more fun. It is a place where love blossoms freely and diversity is cherished. A modern retreat, yet so close to the city center – ‘escapees’ as guests are called loved the rooftop bar, tranquil, cove-like swimming pool and free entry to the nearby Astrup Fearnley Museum.

L’Occitaine products in the room, a restaurant seasonally featuring the best of Nordic cuisine and works of art on loan from the Henie Onstad art center.

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel ☆☆☆☆

A modern 37-story hotel centrally located in Gay Oslo with a fashionable Skybar, popular for its extensive city views.

You can go for a dip in the Oslo Fjord in the colder months, but you'll want to warm up in a Nordic sauna before and after taking the plunge! Famed as the best ski resort in Norway, if you are not that into the snow, there are still epic gay parties and après-ski, of course.

Gay-Friendly and Gay Hotels in Oslo

As you would expect in such a progressive country, pretty much every hotel and hostel in Oslo can be considered gay-friendly – after all, being gay-friendly is not all about upscale luxury, but about providing friendly and open service and welcoming everyone with open arms!

Having said that, everyone likes to be surrounded by people with common interests, and as such, there are a few well-known hotels in Oslo that are known hot spots for gay travelers to stay!

Oh, and while there is no gay spa in Olso, there is the Theif award-winning spa which has stolen treatment options from all over the world for you, including options like a Turkish Hamam bath (almost as much fun as Gay Istanbul) and Moroccan clay treatment.

Hotel Continental ☆☆☆☆☆

A historic luxury hotel in Oslo, open since 1900 and still today the vanguard of old-world elegance, albeit with some welcome modern touches.

You could also try the Anker Hostel, but it’s a similar price. Sadly, today only Club Hercules remains – although it is one of the top gay saunas in Scandinavia.

Spread out over four floors; Club Hercules / Saunahuset Hercules offers plenty of fun with a busy jacuzzi, steam and dry sauna room, XXX room, private cabins, and a maze.

Held annually in July, there are concerts, exhibitions, shows, films, debates and, of course, epic parties.

Scandinavian Ski Pride

A popular three-day event takes place annually in March at the Hemsedal ski field, a 3.5-hour drive from Oslo. Rainbow flags flutter merrily from street lamps, storefronts, and even the occasional Viking ship, declaring Oslo's commitment to equality with a flair that only Scandinavians can muster.

For getting around the city, taxis are available but expensive.

Here, you'll come face to face with impeccably preserved Viking ships and artifacts that tell a tale of exploration and adventure. Inclusivity is often just a buzzword, but we found in Gay Oslo sexuality was (generally speaking) a non-issue. Downstairs is the fun cruise/play area with a dark room, sling, and essential BDSM toys.

Gay Map Of Oslo

Finding it hard to envisage where everything is in Oslo?

Plenty of weekday events to draw in the crowds, such as karaoke and quiz nights, but as you would expect, London Pub is packed on the weekend and gets very cruisy.

Elsker

A fun gay bar in Oslo with plenty of drag-related events and frequent RuPaul Drag Race viewing parties (bring your best Ru Paul merch!). If you’re not sure where to go, we recommend heading to the gay bars in the central city of Oslo or, for a more low-key night, the mixed bars in the Grünerløkka Neighbourhood are where fancy, rich hipsters, and designer gays hang out.

London Pub & Club

The most famous and biggest gay bar in Oslo has been open since the 70s (We told you this was a progressive country).

Quirky, warn and environmentally concise, this gay-popular hotel is for those who want to be pleasantly surprised.

Scandic Vulkan ☆☆☆

Conveniently located in the trendy Grünerløkka neighborhood and only a leisurely 20-minute walk along the River Akerselva to the city center.

If your hiring a car in Oslo or want to be close to the Holmenkollbakken ski-jumping hill, then this rustic complex of wooden buildings is a popular option – It truly looks straight out of pages of a Norwegian folktale, and you will feel treated like a Queen with world-class service. As with every bar in Oslo, you can find gay people here, but we are going for the Oktoberfest atmosphere with beer towers, Jägerbombs, and all-night dancing.

Nox & Sollihagen

Upscale clubbing with a more sophisticated atmosphere tabled and friendly staff.

Read their house rules before going and register on the webpage no later than 10 pm the day of the event. We loved the Scandinavian chic feel, delicious full breakfast, and relaxed vibe.