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Snellmaninmaja

Wilderness hut in the middle of a snowy landscape in winter. The hut's door is invitingly open. Next to the door, on the wall, there is a map board.
AddressUrho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä, Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 23.6857' lon: 28° 09.2073' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7587321 E: 547394.

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 5.
  • 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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