Wilderness huts in Lapland

Wilderness Huts & Shelters

This collection features essential shelters across Lapland’s most remote landscapes, from the Käsivarsi fells to Urho Kekkonen National Park. It includes historic sites like the 1870 Ivalojoki gold-mining station and strategic stops on the Nordkalottruta trail. These structures range from free open wilderness huts (autiotupa) and day-trip shelters to reservable cabins (varaustupa) and traditional peat-covered turf huts (kammi), providing critical infrastructure for long-distance hikers and skiers in the Arctic.

Wilderness Huts & Shelters — Map

A

Naruskantien kota

Traditional Lappish-style shelter located along the Naruskantie road, equipped with a fireplace for cooking and short breaks.

B

Levajok Fjellstue

Mountain lodge situated on the banks of the Tana River at the border of Finland and Norway, offering accommodation and services for Arctic travelers.

C

Muorravaarakanruoktu varaustupa

Reservable section of a wilderness hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park, located at the confluence of the Muorravaarakka and Sarvijoki rivers.

D

Meekonjärvi vuokratupa

Rental cabin in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, positioned near the Kalottireitti trail beneath the cliffs of Meekonvaara.

E

Vongoiva varauskammi

Reservable turf hut (kammi) in the remote eastern section of Urho Kekkonen National Park, featuring a traditional earth-sheltered design and fireplace.

F

Ivalojoen kultala autiotupa

Historic gold-mining station built by the Finnish state in 1870. This open hut serves as both a museum and free shelter on the Ivalojoki River.

G

Ivalojoen kultalan väentupa varaustupa

Reservable quarters within the historic 19th-century gold-washing complex on the northern bank of the Ivalojoki River.

H

Kuohkimajärvi wilderness hut

Open hut located near the Three-Country Cairn where Finland, Sweden, and Norway meet, serving hikers on the Nordkalottruta trail.

I

Hannukuru Reservable Wilderness Hut

Reservable accommodation in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, featuring a sauna and located along the Hetta-Pallas hiking route.

J

Rautujärvi Day Trip Hut

Day-use shelter in the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area designed for resting and fire-making; no overnight stays permitted.

K

Kuulea day hut

Basic day-trip shelter providing a fireplace and protection from the elements for hikers and skiers.

L

Piippukota vuokrakämppä

Rental hut in a traditional kota style, available for private groups and equipped with basic cooking facilities.

M

Pyhälampi Day Trip Hut

Day-trip shelter in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, situated near the Pyhälampi pond and local cross-country skiing tracks.

N

Kapusta Day Trip Hut

Small day-use hut for resting and making fire, located along the trail network of Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

O

Tappuri Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut on the Hetta-Pallas trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, providing free basic overnight accommodation.

P

Karitunturi Day Trip Hut

Shelter located on Karitunturi fell in Riisitunturi National Park, used primarily by hikers and snowshoers for daytime breaks.

Q

Saarijärvi wilderness hut

Open hut in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, serving as the first major stop for hikers traveling from Kilpisjärvi toward Halti.

R

Kopmajoki wilderness hut

Remote open shelter on the Kalottireitti trail in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, situated near the Norwegian border.

S

Kuonjarjoki wilderness hut

Open hut in the Käsivarsi fells, located in a high-altitude valley to provide essential shelter on the route to Halti.

T

Pyhäkero Open Wilderness Hut

Historic open hut at the base of Pyhäkero fell in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, originally used by forestry workers.

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