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About FjordSauna

FjordSauna offers floating sauna experiences set in the heart of Norway’s most breathtaking fjord landscapes.

Whether you’re a traveler passing through or a local looking to slow down, we create space to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with nature and yourself.

Our approach is simple: high-quality experiences in clean, natural surroundings, built with deep respect for the environment. The contrast between the steamy hot sauna and refreshing fjord waters clears the mind, awakens the senses, and brings you fully into the moment.

This is more than just a sauna session. It’s a chance to step out of the rush, switch life into “flight mode,” and feel present—right here, right now.

Our Story

FjordSauna was born from a shared dream between two Aurland locals, Kristin and Torgeir. Having worked together in tourism for years, we knew we wanted to build something special—something that connected people with the fjords and nature.

In 2020, we saw the growing popularity of floating saunas in Norway’s cities and thought, "Why not bring this to our part of the country?" With the pandemic giving us extra time, we decided to make it happen. In 2021, our first sauna arrived in Flåm, and by 2023, we expanded to two saunas there. In 2024, we opened our Aurland location, followed by a small floating FjordSauna shop in 2025.

What started as a small project with part-time help has grown quickly. Today, we have three full-time team members and six seasonal team members, in addition to Kristin and Torgeir continuing to consult part-time.

The best part of it all? Seeing the smiles on people's faces after their sauna session—relaxed, happy, and proud to have taken the plunge. It’s moments like these that make everything worth it. We can’t wait to see what’s next!

Team FjordSauna

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Kristin Skahjem
Managing Director & Co-founder

Kristin holds a bachelor’s degree in tourism from Lillehammer and a master’s in business marketing from Queensland. She’s been part of the Flåm tourism scene since 2015 and brings structure, strategy, and experience to FjordSauna. Known as the steady hand behind the operation, Kristin combines her love for tourism with a sharp eye for detail and planning.

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Torgeir Skjerdal
Creative Director & Co-founder

Torgeir has a bachelor’s degree in tourism management from the University College of Western Norway and has been working in Flåm’s tourism industry since 2016. He’s the creative force behind FjordSauna—bringing ideas, energy, and a clear vision for how the experience should grow. With a big heart for tourism and deep roots in the village, Torgeir ensures FjordSauna stays authentic, local, and full of soul.

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Damian Banaszyński
Operations Manager

Damian first joined FjordSauna as a part-time Sauna Master in our start-up year, 2021. With a background in healthcare and a calm, can-do attitude, he quickly stood out—taking on more responsibility and becoming a vital part of the team.

In summer 2023, Damian stepped into the role of Operations Manager. Today, he’s the one making sure everything runs like clockwork—from staff and logistics to maintenance and day-to-day operations (including managing the constant stream of new ideas from the founders).