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International Sauna Congress 2026

September 24th – 26th
in Oslo, Norway
Venue information

The congress will be packed with talks, panels, cultural happenings, socialization and sweat.

Explore Norway’s progressive and diverse sauna scene, with both urban and rural saunas by the beautiful fjords.

ISC26 will take place at Rebel in Oslo city center and at The Well, Scandinavia’s biggest spa.

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Sauna Channel at ISC26: three films and a world premiere
Sauna Channel at ISC26: three films and a world premiere

Sauna Channel comes to ISC26 with some of their best films ever.

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Sauna LIVE: Behind the sweat at ISC26
Sauna LIVE: Behind the sweat at ISC26

Get ready for the Sauna LIVE program at ISC26. No lectures, no slides. Instead you get conversations that are personal, unrehearsed and human, films on the big screen, and authors talking about their books.

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Badstufest - Saturday 26th September
Badstufest - Saturday 26th September

We’re looking forward to celebrating the end of the XIX International Sauna Congress with you at Badstufest on Saturday, 26 September! 

Here’s everything you need to know for the evening:

  • Where
    Sukkerbiten, Oslo, a fantastic waterfront venue overlooking the Oslo Fjord, located between the Oslo Opera House and MUNCH.

  • When
    Saturday, 26 September. Doors open at 19:00.
    The event ends at 00:00.

Important: Badstufest requires a separate ticket

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Main sponsor and partner

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The Well is the largest and most exclusive spa and bathhouse in the Nordics – a natural gathering place for everyone passionate about sauna, wellness, and bathing culture.

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