Sauna Retreat
Experience sauna, yoga, meditation, and adventure on an island in Norway's far North.
Set in the UNESCO World Heritage Vega Archipelago, our team will guide you through a series of rituals and activities designed to relax, rejuvenate, and connect oneself with the natural energy of the wild-north.
5-Day Sauna & Nature Camp — Ylvingen, Northern Norway
Surrounded by ocean, islands and the raw beauty of the Helgeland coast, we invite you to five days of slowing down, grounding yourself and reconnecting with a calmer rhythm.
Set in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago, and known as the filming location of the Norwegian TV series Himmelblå, Ylvingen offers the perfect setting for an experience close to nature, the sea and simple island life.
At the core of the retreat is a deep exploration of sauna and bathing traditions from different parts of the world. Through guided rituals and heat-based practices, you’ll experience aufguss, sauna meditation, traditional Baltic pirtis rituals and other restorative experiences designed to bring calm, energy and renewed strength.
Between warm sessions and deep breaths, the ocean invites you into refreshing cold-water swims in the clear Arctic waters surrounding Ylvingen. The contrast between heat and cold, silence and nature, creates a rare feeling of presence — something far beyond the ordinary.
This is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper and reconnect with both nature and yourself.
Out here on the Helgeland coast, surrounded by raw northern landscapes and open ocean, we create a space where rituals, adventure, rest and the sea come together naturally.
Mille Purton, Sauna og Aufguss-master
Between Heat, Ocean & Stillness — Have You Experienced a Cacao Ritual?
Beyond sauna sessions and heat rituals, the program combines movement, stillness and real experiences in nature. The days may include sea kayaking between islands and skerries, quiet hikes through the open coastal landscape, and deeply restorative practices such as yoga nidra, breathwork and meditation.
Along the way, we also invite you to join a ceremonial cacao gathering — a space for presence, reflection and meaningful conversations.
All Inclusive
The retreat is fully catered, with nourishing breakfasts, lunches and dinners served throughout your stay. After days spent in the sea air, we gather around long tables for shared meals and relaxed evenings together — an important part of life here on the coast.
Your Stay
You can choose between shared or private rooms, allowing you to shape the experience around your own need for rest, comfort and community.
Who is Sauna Camp For?
This is an adults only retreat suitable for anyone and everyone! This is an experience for all who wish to attune themselves to the heat and the cold of the wild north, to sweat away the worries of the world and emerge a stronger, healthier human. No sauna experience required.
Acommodation
We have a range of accommodation options available from shared 'family' rooms, private rooms, as well as glamping options (depending on the season)
Practical
5 day retreat with all amenities included:
Price per person:
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Shared room - 11,650 NOK
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Private room - 15,650 NOK
Included in the price; 3 meals per day, a 5 day itinerary of activities and rituals, full access to facilities and equipment.
NB: the retreat requires a minimum of six guests.
25% Discount
Before May 20th
Mille Purton, sauna og aufguss-mester
Mille is an Oslo born Sauna Master who has escaped the big city to live her Island dream on Ylvingen. She has trained with renowned masters of the Lithuanian 'Pirtis' style of sauna. Mille is also a certified Reiki practitioner and has experience as a meditation guide for both women's and mixed groups.
Mille's passion for sauna came after a long illness. Following countless treatments, experiments, and soul-searching, she found sauna and was able to heal herself with the power of steam and contrast therapy. It's now her mission to share the magic of sauna with the world.
25% Discount if you book before
20/05/2026
Typical Itenerary
(Some events are seasonal and subject to weather!)
Day 1
- Arrive at Himmelbla Brygge!
- Opening Circle & Orientation
- Orange Ritual
- Yoga Nidra
Day 2
- Hot & Cold Ritual
- Hike to Tyskhaugen
- Norse Ritual
- Sauna Meditation
Day 3
- Sea Kayaking
- Baltic Pirtis Ritual
- Salt Meditation
Day 4
- Make your own body scrub
- Scrubbing Ritual
- Private Pirtis Ritual
- Cacao Ceremony
Day 5
- Closing Circle & Goodbye Sweat
- Departure
