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Wood-fired sauna at Follsjø

Type:Sauna

Follsjøvegen 1250, 3680, Notodden

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lake Follsjø by Bolkesjø Gård
  • lake Follsjø by Bolkesjø Gård
  • Wood-fired sauna at Follsjø
  • 2 men are sitting in the sauna at Bolkesjø Gård
  • children bathing at Bolkesjø Farm
  • cabins at Bolkesjø Farm

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By the beautiful lake Follsjø, Bolkesjø Gaard has turned the old pig house into a sauna.

The sauna is located on the homestead Jonrud, 100 meters from the water's edge. Maximum space for 7 people. A new bathroom and a toilet are available in the barn. When booking, enter the code for the key box, which gives you access to all facilities. the code changes regularly.

Guests must heat the sauna themselves, firewood is available on site. In summer, the sauna is good and warm after 45 minutes.

Sauna rules:
• Shower or bath before use
• Everyone sit on the towel they brought
• Unfortunately, food is not allowed
• Leave the sauna as you found it, wipe the floor and fill up the wood basket. The same applies to the use of bathrooms and toilets
• All use and bathing is at your own risk

Towels, bathrobe and slippers can be rented at an additional cost.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Tourist21265120558
      Stavanger, Norway
      The host Anna who told us the story about the place 🇧🇻😄
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 8th May 2026
      Fantastic place, in the midle of amasing landscape with a lake, mountains and the forrest. Read full review
    • Philip K
      Wonderful
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 19th June 2026
      We have visited many historical Norwegian gard over the last 40 years This ranks among the very best . Anne is a great host and historical guide. One of her buildings is the oldest in Norway dating... Read full review
    • Janneman1975
      Heikruis-Belgium
      Unique and wonderful experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 11th July 2026
      A wonderful experience at a special unique place. The accommodation was clean, spotless and it felt like stepping back in time. We were surrounded by nature, view on a beautiful lake and early in the... Read full review

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    Tel: 97 74 60 95

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