Wellness / Sauna
International Sauna Congress
The international congress for sauna societies, builders and bathing-culture specialists.
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Why follow itHeat culture is becoming travel culture
International Sauna Congress connects sauna ritual with hospitality, design, recovery, cold water and community bathing.
FormatProgramme plus bathing sessions
Expect a mix of talks, sauna sessions, demonstrations, networking or local bathing routes depending on the event.
Recent editions
| Year | Host / place | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oslo |  Norway |
| 2025 | Archive TBC | Norway |
| 2024 | Archive TBC | Norway |
| 2023 | Archive TBC | Norway |
| 2022 | Archive TBC | Norway |
| 2021 | Archive TBC | Norway |
Planning noteVerified: official ISC26 listings show 24-26 September 2026 in Oslo.
Where official 2026 data is not yet published, this page keeps the event useful but labels details as TBC.
Notable moments
- Host context: Norway.
- Core visitor value: sauna sessions, local etiquette and bathing culture.
- Best checked close to event: tickets, towels, nudity/textile rules and public transport.