Gusa (guided sauna ritual)

12 places

A guided sauna ritual with essential oils, music and cooling between rounds.

12 places in Iceland

Capital Region

5 places
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Rjúkandi fargufa – Skarfaklettur

Reykjavík · Skarfaklettur

Reykjavík
Skarfaklettur
Capital Region

Mobile wood-fired sauna by the sea that holds 16 people. Guided gusa sessions of about an hour with essential oils, seaweed, music and a sea dip.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Reykjavík · Skarfaklettur
Price
5,000 ISK single session · 6-session card 26,000 ISK · 12-session card 42,000 ISK
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Rjúkandi fargufa – Ægisíða

Reykjavík · Ægisíða

Reykjavík
Ægisíða
Capital Region

The smaller sauna trailer at Ægisíða, holds 10 people. Guided gusa in a wood-fired sauna trailer by the sea.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Reykjavík · Ægisíða
Price
5,000 ISK single session · 6-session card 26,000 ISK · 12-session card 42,000 ISK
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Sækot

Reykjavík · Grímsstaðavör við Ægisíðu

Reykjavík
Grímsstaðavör við Ægisíðu
Capital Region

Sauna in an old lumpfish fishing shed by the sea. Gusa sessions, sea swimming and private sessions for up to 18 people. Also gusa master training.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Reykjavík · Grímsstaðavör við Ægisíðu
Price
Private gusa 70,000 ISK

Reykjanes (Suðurnes)

1 place
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Saunagus Reykjanes

Vogar · Hafnargata 10

Vogar
Hafnargata 10
Reykjanes (Suðurnes)

The first gusa sauna on the Reykjanes peninsula, opened in November 2025. Hot sauna with essential oils and cooling in the sea or fresh water.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Vogar · Hafnargata 10
Price
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West Iceland

1 place
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Kotið Sauna

Akranes · Langisandur, við Guðlaugu

Akranes
Langisandur, við Guðlaugu
West Iceland

Sauna house by Langisandur beach in Akranes, heated with a wood stove. Opened in October 2025. Gusa sessions with three 15-minute rounds, essential oils, herbs and music. Cooling in the sea, a cold tub or the wind, with a light snack between rounds. Also private sessions, punch cards and gift cards.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Akranes · Langisandur, við Guðlaugu
Price
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Westfjords

2 places
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Bryggjusauna

Ísafjörður · Við bryggjuna

Ísafjörður
Við bryggjuna
Westfjords

Sauna by the pier in Ísafjörður. Gusa by the seaside.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Ísafjörður · Við bryggjuna
Price
See prices on the website
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Fjörugusa

Ísafjörður · Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður
Westfjords

Sauna house in Ísafjörður, “a temple of heat and relaxation”. Open gusa sessions and private sessions for groups. Book online or by email.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Ísafjörður · Ísafjörður
Price
5-session card 20,000 ISK · 10-session card 35,000 ISK

North Iceland

1 place
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Sánuvagn Mæju

Akureyri · Við bryggju Nökkva við Drottningarbraut

Akureyri
Við bryggju Nökkva við Drottningarbraut
North Iceland

Mobile sauna trailer by the sea. Moves elsewhere in summer. Three 15-minute rounds with cooling in the sea, snow or wind. Bookings on Facebook.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Akureyri · Við bryggju Nökkva við Drottningarbraut
Price
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East Iceland

2 places
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Norðfjarðargusa

Neskaupstaður · Sundlaugin

Neskaupstaður
Sundlaugin
East Iceland

Gusa sessions at the swimming pool and pop-up sessions in a sauna tent. Guided gusa sessions at the pool or in a sauna tent.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Neskaupstaður · Sundlaugin
Price
3,500 ISK at the pool · 4,000 ISK pop-up
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Fjarðagusa

Eskifjörður · Sundlaugin, Dalbraut 3a

Eskifjörður
Sundlaugin, Dalbraut 3a
East Iceland

Guided gusa sessions at the Eskifjörður swimming pool. A one-hour gusa in three 12–15 minute rounds with essential oils and music, with cool-down breaks in between. Bring a towel to sit on.

  • Dry sauna
  • Gusa
Location
Eskifjörður · Sundlaugin, Dalbraut 3a
Price
3,500 ISK per session