Hiking services in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Within the National Park and just outside of its boundaries, there are campfire sites, lean-to shelters and campfire huts, which can be used to shelter from bad weather. There are also open wilderness huts, day-use huts, lean-to shelters in the National Park. Dry toilets can be found at open wilderness huts and shared rental huts, day-use huts, lean-to shelters and at most campfire sites. Pets are permitted in open wilderness huts and day-use huts only in case that other visitors agree with it. Note that pets are prohibited in shared rental huts and rental huts.
Accessible services
- A short accessible trail to a nearby swamp begins from Yllästunturi Visitor Centre. The yard and the trails are accessible with an assistant. The Logging Museum, in the yard, is accessible by wheelchair with an assistant.
- In Kesänkijärvi there is an difficult accessible trail, campfire shelter, toilet and docks.
- Varkaankuru campfire hut can be reached with an assistance. There is an accessible campfire hut, dry toilets and a campfire site.
- In Pyhäjärvi (Aakenustunturi) there is an accessible campfire hut, and dry toilet. Trail is demanding and campfire hut can be reached with an assistance.
- In Pallastunturi there is an accessible Pallaskota Rental campfire shelter. Trail is demanding and campfire hut can be reached with an assistance.
- By the lake Pallasjärvi there is an accessible Punainenhiekka day-use hut. The trail is accessible.
Campsites
- As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
- There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
- Lighting fires is only allowed at maintained campfire sites that are marked on the map and in the terrain.
- Before you light a fire, always check if any forest fire warnings are in effect. When a forest fire warning has been issued, lighting fires is prohibited.
- Firewood is provided at campfire sites. Remember that you may have to chop up the wood yourself. Please use the firewood sparingly.
- Do not burn rubbish or tear off bark from living trees. You can use a small amount of clean paper and cardboard to light your fire.
- The last person to leave the campfire site is always responsible for putting out the fire.
- Further instructions for lighting fires.
Hangaskuru puolikota
Lean-to shelter
Tammitupa PT laavu
Lean-to shelter
Tappuri ulkotulipaikka
Campfire site
Sioskoski päivätupa
Day cottage
Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuiston itäpuolella Ounasjoen varrella Sioskosken rannalla. Päivätupa on avoin ja jaettava levähdyspaikka omatoimiretkeilijöille päiväkäyttöön ilman varausta tai maksua. Päivätuvassa ei saa yöpyä. Tuvan varustelu: -Avotakka. -Ei juomavesipistettä. Luonnonvedet puhdistettava ennen juomista. -Ei jätehuoltoa. Tuo omat jätteesi pois maastosta. -Tupaan saa tuoda lemmikkejä vain muiden käyttäjien suostumuksella.
Kellokas uusi kota
Lean-to shelter
Drinking water
- Always boil water from natural sources before drinking it.
- Do not wash dishes or yourself in natural waters or on well covers.
- After use, remember to soak any washing water into the ground far enough away from natural waters or water supply points.
- Read more about drinking water.
Toilets
- Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
- Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.
Waste disposal
- National park is litter free. Take your rubbish home, do not burn it.
- Remember to bring some rubbish bags when you go out.
- Do not throw food waste out in the forest.