Dyröns bastu
Sauna
About
Dyröns bastu is a sauna on the island of Dyrön on the Swedish west coast, on its south side with views over Marstrandsfjorden and Hakefjorden. It is owned and run by a small non-profit association, Dyröns Samhällsförening, and according to the site anyone can book it.
According to the site, in 2008 the Finnish-language Sisuradio named it Sweden's finest electrically heated sauna. After the sauna you can swim from the jetty. There is a relax room with a wood stove (bring your own firewood), a small kitchen and a patio with a large grill.
- Seaside sauna on the south side of the island, fjord views
- Capacity up to 12 people
- Swimming from the jetty after the sauna
- Relax room with wood stove, kitchen, patio with grill
- Wheelchair accessible, booking through the website
Opening hours
| Booking | in advance, up to one year ahead |
|---|---|
| Mixed sauna (mix) | 2 hours |
| Whole sauna (subscribed) | 1–3 hours |
Exact slots are chosen in the booking system on the website. The sauna is started by SMS at least an hour before and switches itself off after three hours.
Prices
| Whole sauna, 1 hour | 640 kr |
|---|---|
| Whole sauna, 2 hours | 1,225 kr |
| Whole sauna, 3 hours | 1,800 kr |
| Mixed sauna, 2 hoursper person; children under 10 free, but they must be booked | 130 kr |
Prices include VAT. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before via the link in the confirmation e-mail. Cleaning or damage is charged at actual cost, at least 500 kr.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Seaside sauna with swimming from the jetty
- Up to 12 people, suits a group
- Relax room, kitchen and patio with grill
- Wheelchair accessible, according to the operator
- Catering can be ordered from the local ICA shop
Things to keep in mind
- The island is reached by boat, so the trip needs planning
- The sauna heater is electric, not wood-fired
- Kitchenware is basic, with no plates or cutlery
- Swimming means watching for currents and sometimes high waves
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a group of friends or a family
- a sauna with a sea swim
- a trip to a west-coast island
Rules and good to know
- In the mixed sauna swimwear, a covering towel or similar is worn
- Children under 15 may be in the sauna only with an adult; booking children alone is not allowed
- Clean up after yourself; the door is unlocked
- Showers and toilet are in a separate building next to the sauna
Getting there
From Rönnäng the ferry MS Hakefjord (Västtrafik line 361) runs to the stop Dyrön Norra. In summer, park at Rönnängs Ishall, about a 15-minute walk from the ferry. Your own car or trailer can go on the ferry if booked in advance (tel. 070-535 04 15).
From Rökan, line 326 (Gunnars Båtturer) goes to Dyrön Södra; buses from Kungälv and Gothenburg connect at Rökan.
Contact
- Address
- Dyröns Samhällsförening, 471 43 Dyrön
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: dyron.se
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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