Porttikoski tupa

The sun shines through the trees onto the log wall of the open hut. It is winter, and there is still a lot of snow on the ground, but it has completely melted from the hut's roof. There are also thawed spots in the nearby river.

Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä, Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 20.5060' lon: 27° 53.2259' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7581231 E: 536536

A modest open wilderness hut is available year-round. A demanding wilderness destination.

The open wilderness hut is a shared and free resting and overnight place for independent hikers (not for companies). 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 8.
Heating with a stove. Gas stove for cooking.
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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