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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.
CampsitesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal

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.

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.