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The Well, located just 15 minutes from Oslo in Kolbotn, is a paradise for adults. Recognized by international magazines as one of the world’s best spas and bathhouses, The Well offers peace, relaxation, and revitalization surrounded by forest. With minimalist design and luxurious materials spanning over 20,000 square meters.
Here, you can experience 11 different pools, 15 saunas and steam baths, more than 100 showers, treatment rooms, lounges, bars, restaurants, and a hotel.
The Well is a place where body and soul come into harmony, and it is optional to bathe with or without swimwear. Only The Well’s specially developed swimwear is allowed. This swimwear is designed to dry quickly, thereby avoiding water spills. You can purchase swimwear at the reception, and it can of course be used again during future visits to the facility.
The Well is built on continental bathing traditions with natural nudity.
You may wear swimwear, but swimwear is not permitted in saunas and steam baths. In saunas and steam baths, you can choose to cover yourself with a towel or a pestemal.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 22:00
Every Tuesday is Swimwear Day at The Well. Swimwear is mandatory all day.
Upon arrival at The Well, check in at the reception and receive an electronic wristband. The changing rooms are separate for men and women, and you use the electronic wristband to unlock the lockers. After thoroughly washing your body in the changing room showers, put on a bathrobe and slippers and proceed to the facility.
In the facility, you must follow hygiene rules, including showering without swimwear before visiting saunas and steam baths. Comfort rules, which include a ban on mobile phone use, noisy behavior, and sexual activity, must also be observed.
The Well has 25 treatment rooms. Complete your spa day with a treatment in the treatment area. Check out our treatment menu and find a treatment that suits you. The Well Treatments
Experience a wide variety of saunas at The Well. Choose between mild heat for a relaxing effect or intense heat to boost your circulation. The temperature in the saunas ranges from a comfortable 40 degrees to nearly 100 degrees for an intense experience. There are also numerous health benefits associated with saunas.
Water has a calming effect on the body. Immerse yourself in a pool with comfortably warm water or enjoy the sensation of water flowing over your body from one of the many showers. At The Well, you can experience 9 different warm pools starting at 32 degrees, cold plunge pools, and over 100 different experiential showers.
Try the sensory-rich experience of a steam bath. High humidity, heat, and pleasant scents, along with beautiful interiors, make a visit to one of The Well’s steam baths a must. Steam is central to many bathing traditions and has numerous benefits for the body. In the steam bath, your skin is covered with condensed water, opening pores and making your skin silky smooth. Steam also has a very positive effect on the respiratory system.
In Japan, bathing rituals are an integral part of daily life, and bathing is considered a ceremony in itself. Experience Japanese bathing culture at The Well’s Japanese bathhouse. In Japan, bathing rituals are seen as a ceremony that cleanses both body and soul, and they are a central part of everyday life. At The Well, you can perform the same bathing rituals as in Japan when you visit the Japanese bathhouse.
Heat, steam, scrubbing, and massage are the cornerstones of Hamam. The ritual has its roots in Central Asia and was popular in the Roman baths of the ancient Roman Empire.
Participate in aufguss and other rituals held in the saunas and steam baths at The Well. The rituals are drawn from bathing traditions around the world so you can experience a world of wellness at Northern Europe’s largest spa. We offer a range of exciting rituals in the saunas and steam baths at The Well every day. The rituals are inspired by global bathing traditions, providing you with a world of wellness at Northern Europe’s largest spa.
The combination of heat and cold has numerous health benefits, and the Nordic cool climate intensifies the experience of the warmth inside The Well’s spa facility. We recommend stepping out into the fresh air during your visit—perhaps you’ll also be tempted by a dip in the outdoor pool or a relaxing soak in a warm jacuzzi?
Ved hovedbassenget i spa ligger Wellness Lounge. Her serverer vi småretter & snacks, samt et bredt utvalg drikkevarer.
