Best Saunas in Uppsala, Sweden
Fjällnora vildmarksrelax
Fjällnora vildmarksrelax is Uppsala municipality's wilderness sauna area at the Fjällnora nature reserve, about 15 km east of the city on lake Ramsen. Four wood-fired saunas are booked for two hours: three sit on rafts at a jetty and one on land (1,000–1,300 SEK per sauna for 6–12 people). Bathers cool off in the lake in summer or an ice hole in winter. Electric saunas in the changing rooms cost 50 SEK per person.
Uppsala simarena
Uppsala simarena is the municipality's new swimming arena, opened in 2026, with a 50 m pool, a 25 m pool, a 34-degree multi-purpose pool and a diving pool. It has one shared, mixed sauna next to the 50 m pool, where swimwear is worn. A single adult entry costs 100 SEK. The arena is open weekdays 6:00–22:00 and weekends 8:00–19:00, with pools closing half an hour earlier and some lanes reserved for clubs and schools.
Selma City Spa Uppsala
Selma City Spa is the day spa on the second floor of Clarion Hotel Gillet in central Uppsala, open to non-guests. While its pools are being replaced, it sells a two-hour relax entry for 150 SEK covering a dry sauna, a cold plunge and a lounge with tea and fruit; robe, slippers and towel are included. An infrared sauna can be booked for 40-minute sessions at 295 SEK. Age limit 18 (16 with a guardian).
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Boländerna
Nordic Wellness Boländerna is a chain gym in the Boländerna district of Uppsala, formerly the independent GYMMET, with free weights, free parking, a 16-year age limit and a sauna. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter from 4:00 to midnight every day; it is staffed from 10:00 or 11:00.
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Heidenstams torg
Nordic Wellness Heidenstams torg is a 900 m² neighbourhood chain gym on Heidenstams torg in Löten, north Uppsala, offering a gym, Les Mills group classes, cycling and yoga, a Kidz Club and a sauna. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter 5:00–23:00 daily; it is staffed on weekdays from 9:00.
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Stenhagen
Nordic Wellness Stenhagen is a chain gym in west Uppsala, being expanded to 2,200 m², with a gym, personal trainers, solarium, Kidz Club, sauna and four hours of free parking. Members must be 18 to train alone. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter 5:00–22:00 daily.
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Studenternas
Nordic Wellness Studenternas is a 1,400 m² chain gym on Sjukhusvägen in central Uppsala with a gym, group training, solarium and saunas in the changing rooms; the men's sauna has been fully renovated. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter 5:00–23:00 daily; the club is staffed from 9:00 on most days.
Fjällnora vildmarksrelax
Fjällnora vildmarksrelax is Uppsala municipality's wilderness sauna area at the Fjällnora nature reserve, about 15 km east of the city on lake Ramsen. Four wood-fired saunas are booked for two hours: three sit on rafts at a jetty and one on land (1,000–1,300 SEK per sauna for 6–12 people). Bathers cool off in the lake in summer or an ice hole in winter. Electric saunas in the changing rooms cost 50 SEK per person.
Uppsala simarena
Uppsala simarena is the municipality's new swimming arena, opened in 2026, with a 50 m pool, a 25 m pool, a 34-degree multi-purpose pool and a diving pool. It has one shared, mixed sauna next to the 50 m pool, where swimwear is worn. A single adult entry costs 100 SEK. The arena is open weekdays 6:00–22:00 and weekends 8:00–19:00, with pools closing half an hour earlier and some lanes reserved for clubs and schools.
Selma City Spa Uppsala
Selma City Spa is the day spa on the second floor of Clarion Hotel Gillet in central Uppsala, open to non-guests. While its pools are being replaced, it sells a two-hour relax entry for 150 SEK covering a dry sauna, a cold plunge and a lounge with tea and fruit; robe, slippers and towel are included. An infrared sauna can be booked for 40-minute sessions at 295 SEK. Age limit 18 (16 with a guardian).
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Boländerna
Nordic Wellness Boländerna is a chain gym in the Boländerna district of Uppsala, formerly the independent GYMMET, with free weights, free parking, a 16-year age limit and a sauna. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter from 4:00 to midnight every day; it is staffed from 10:00 or 11:00.
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Heidenstams torg
Nordic Wellness Heidenstams torg is a 900 m² neighbourhood chain gym on Heidenstams torg in Löten, north Uppsala, offering a gym, Les Mills group classes, cycling and yoga, a Kidz Club and a sauna. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter 5:00–23:00 daily; it is staffed on weekdays from 9:00.
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Stenhagen
Nordic Wellness Stenhagen is a chain gym in west Uppsala, being expanded to 2,200 m², with a gym, personal trainers, solarium, Kidz Club, sauna and four hours of free parking. Members must be 18 to train alone. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter 5:00–22:00 daily.
Nordic Wellness Uppsala Studenternas
Nordic Wellness Studenternas is a 1,400 m² chain gym on Sjukhusvägen in central Uppsala with a gym, group training, solarium and saunas in the changing rooms; the men's sauna has been fully renovated. A one-day pass costs 150 SEK. Members can enter 5:00–23:00 daily; the club is staffed from 9:00 on most days.