Nordnes Sjøbad

I loved this heated saltwater pool. You can jump into the North Sea, which was at 12°C, and then warm up in the 33°C pool. To make it even more interesting it was raining, and the temperature outside was around 10°C. I hear there is a hot tub on the ship deck as well, so I hope to repeat the experience, but when it's much colder outside.

In my quest to verify that I really do not enjoy saunas, back when I was in Japan I tried one of their public baths and did not like it because it was way too hot. I received a complaint that I didn't really try a sauna, so I went into a proper one this time 'round. The temperature was 85°C, and I lasted for good 5 minutes. I was sweating like a pig at a barbecue party, and the only thought going through my mind was 'why would anyone enjoy this?' Then the temperature apparently dropped, some masochist decided it was way too low, he did some magic with a ladle, and I had to evacuate. I jumped in the hot water pool to recover and realized the sauna ruined it for me: the 33°C pool actually felt cold. Luckily, a quick dip in the sea was enough to reboot my system.Read more