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.

Naruskantien kota

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

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.

Muorravaarakanruoktu varaustupa

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

Meekonjärvi vuokratupa

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

Vongoiva varauskammi

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

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.

Ivalojoen kultalan väentupa varaustupa

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

Kuohkimajärvi wilderness hut

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

Hannukuru Reservable Wilderness Hut

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

Rautujärvi Day Trip Hut

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

Kuulea day hut

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

Piippukota vuokrakämppä

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

Pyhälampi Day Trip Hut

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

Kapusta Day Trip Hut

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

Tappuri Wilderness Hut

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

Karitunturi Day Trip Hut

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

Saarijärvi wilderness hut

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

Kopmajoki wilderness hut

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

Kuonjarjoki wilderness hut

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

Pyhäkero Open Wilderness Hut

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