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An old log open wilderness hut in an autumn forest in Oulanka National Park.
AddressOulanka National Park, Kuusamo

This two floored wilderness hut was built at the beginning of the 1900s. It is situated on the bank of the River Oulankajoki on Karhunkierros Trail, 9 km north of Oulanka Visitor Centre.

A modest open wilderness hut is available year-round.

The open wilderness hut is a shared and free resting and overnight place for independent hikers. You can stay in wilderness huts for one or two nights without a reservation. Be prepared for the possibility that there may not be enough space to sleep in the hut.

Facilities
• Sleeping places for 10-15 people.
• Heating with a stove.
• No drinking water point. Water from natural sources must be purified before drinking.
• No waste management. Take your own waste out of the area.
• Bring your own cooking utensils.
• Pets are allowed in the hut only with the consent of other users.

Contact information

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