PORTAL Minneapolis
Minneapolis
A sauna and cold plunge social club in a former Jiffy Lube near the northwest shore of Bde Maka Ska, with two electric saunas, a wood-burning sauna and a 10-by-20-foot cold pool.
More about PORTAL Minneapolis
PORTAL is built for contrast bathing: the house routine is three rounds of about 15 minutes in the heat and 3 minutes in the cold. The two electric saunas seat roughly 14 and 8 to 10 people, and there is a wood-burning sauna as well. The communal cold pool, about 10 by 20 feet, is kept near 38°F.
Most visitors are members, but you can buy single session credits online and book ahead. Wear a swimsuit or clothes that can get wet. Sauna towels are free during your session, while bath towels cost extra. Guests must be over 18. PORTAL also has clubs in Denver, Austin and Bozeman.
At a glance
PORTAL Minneapolis has an electric sauna and a wood-fired sauna, plus a cold pool (38°F). A session costs $33. Open seven days a week, with hours that vary by day. 18+ only and booking required.
- Saunas
- Electric and Wood-fired
- Coldest plunge
- 38°F
- Session
- $33
Saunas
- ElectricTemp not listed
- Wood-firedTemp not listed
Cold plunge
- Cold pool38°F
Before you go
- Booking
- Required
- Minimum age
- 18+
Opening hours
| Mon–Wed | 6 am–10 pm |
|---|---|
| Thu | noon–10 pm |
| Fri, Sat | 8 am–11 pm |
| Sun | 8 am–10 pm |
Hours from the official website, checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
One session credit is $32.50; a session runs three rounds of about 15 minutes of heat and 3 minutes of cold. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
3120 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
Frequently asked questions
How much does PORTAL Minneapolis cost?
A session at PORTAL Minneapolis costs $33 (checked October 2026).
What are the opening hours at PORTAL Minneapolis?
PORTAL Minneapolis is open Monday to Wednesday 6 am to 10 pm; Thursday noon to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday 8 am to 11 pm; Sunday 8 am to 10 pm. Holiday hours can differ, so check the official website before you go.
What kind of sauna does PORTAL Minneapolis have?
PORTAL Minneapolis has an electric and a wood-fired.
Does PORTAL Minneapolis have a cold plunge?
Yes. PORTAL Minneapolis has a cold pool at 38°F.
Do you need to book PORTAL Minneapolis in advance?
Yes, PORTAL Minneapolis requires a booking.
Nearby
Little Ember Co. Cedar Lake Sauna
1.0 miles away
beem Light Sauna St. Louis Park
1.3 miles away
Sauna Strong
1.7 miles away
200°FNo plungeThe Yard Sauna Village (Superior Saunas)
2.7 miles away
Sources
- PORTAL (official site): Minneapolis, checked October 2026
- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: New Sauna Spot Portal Opens in Minneapolis, checked October 2026
- Tend Ground: Minneapolis Saunas and Cold Plunges, 12 Places to Try (2026), checked October 2026
We last confirmed PORTAL Minneapolis is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?