Sauna experiences with Badstufolk
Come join us in the warmth!
Join us for wonderful sauna experiences with the authors behind the book Badstufolk.
Norwegian sauna culture has seen a significant resurgence, and few places does it flourish more per capita than in our village – the sauna village of Vang.
In 2021, Vang residents Knut Lerhol and Hallgrim Børhus Rogn published the book Badstufolk, in which they delved deep into Norwegian sauna history and gathered recipes for the best sauna experiences. Sauna culture is, in fact, about much more than just heat, smoke, and sweat.
Join us on an exciting and warming sauna journey, starting from our spectacular sauna in the river gorge by the hotel!
About the activity
About the activities
In collaboration with Badstufolk, we offer two options – which can be experienced individually or combined if you wish.
Sauna Lecture (60-90 min.)
Step into the sauna; get acquainted with the people, stories, and saunas that define Norwegian sauna culture. Learn about aufguss, sauna rituals, and much more as Knut and Hallgrim journey to the mountains to inspire you to experience the sauna.
Sauna Rituals in the River Sauna (90 min.)
Knut will guide you through a unique sauna experience, engaging all your senses. Enjoy exciting rituals and relaxing personal time. Take a moment to find peace, whether in a group or alone, and savor the feeling of joy and renewed energy in our new sauna at Filefjellstuene. Welcome to the warmth!
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Ready for a great sauna experience?
Contact us for a chat about availability on your desired date, and receive a non-binding offer!
About the hosts
Knut Lerhol (b. 1984) holds degrees in history and political science from NTNU, works as a teacher, and actively incorporates sauna into his teaching. Hallgrim Børhus Rogn (b. 1985) is a trained journalist from Høgskolen i Volda, married into North-Swedish sauna culture, and regularly uses the sauna every Sunday. Together, they have compiled Norwegian sauna culture in the book Badstufolk.