Wilderness cabins in Lapland

Wilderness Huts and Cabins

Explore a network of essential backcountry shelters across Finnish Lapland, ranging from historic 19th-century gold mining stations like Ivalojoen Kultala to modern day-trip huts. This selection includes free open wilderness huts (autiotupa) for flexible trekking, reservable huts (varaustupa) for guaranteed berths, and day-use facilities. These structures provide vital safety infrastructure in remote regions like Pallas-Yllästunturi, Lemmenjoki, and the Käsivarsi wilderness, typically featuring wood-burning stoves, basic sleeping platforms, and dry toilets.

Wilderness Huts and Cabins — Map

A

Kakslauttanen

Roadside bus stop serving the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort area.

B

Ivalojoen kultala autiotupa

Historic gold mining station on the northern bank of the Ivalojoki river, originally constructed by the Finnish state in 1870.

C

Ivalojoen kultalan väentupa varaustupa

Reservable quarters located within the historic 1870s Ivalojoen Kultala gold mining complex.

D

Kuohkimajärvi wilderness hut

Wilderness hut located near the Three-Country Cairn where the borders of Finland, Sweden, and Norway meet.

E

Kapusta Day Trip Hut

Day-use shelter located in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park area, intended for breaks rather than overnight stays.

F

Kumputunturi Day Trip Hut

Day-use hut located on the Kumputunturi fell, providing a fireplace and shelter for hikers.

G

Kuulea day hut

Day-use wilderness shelter located along the hiking trails in the Syöte region.

H

Sioskoski Day Trip Hut

Day-use shelter with a fireplace located along the Hetta-Pallas hiking trail.

I

Pahakuru Open Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut situated on the edge of the Pahakuru ravine along the Hetta-Pallas trail.

J

Hannukuru Reservable Wilderness Hut

Paid reservable hut in the Hannukuru hub, featuring bunk beds and proximity to a wilderness sauna in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

K

Hannukuru Open Wilderness Hut

Free open wilderness hut located in the Hannukuru area, equipped with a shared fireplace and basic sleeping platforms.

L

Korteoja Open Wilderness Hut

Remote open wilderness hut located within the Lemmenjoki National Park.

M

Juuvanrova Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, featuring a wood-burning stove and basic sleeping quarters.

N

Karitunturi Day Trip Hut

Day-use shelter located near the summit of Karitunturi in the Riisitunturi National Park area.

O

Naltijärvi Open Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut situated on the shore of Lake Naltijärvi in Lemmenjoki National Park.

P

Rautujärvi Day Trip Hut

Day-use shelter located in Urho Kekkonen National Park, near the Rautulampi trail junction.

Q

Stallojärvi Open Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut in Lemmenjoki National Park, located near the shores of Lake Staalojärvi.

R

Tammikämppä Wilderness Hut

Basic open wilderness hut located along the Ounasjoki river in the Pallas-Yllästunturi region.

S

Kalmakaltio Open Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut located at the edge of the Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, accessible via marked trails.

T

Saarijärvi wilderness hut

Open wilderness hut in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, located along the Nordkalottruta trail near the Norwegian border.

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