Eetun Piilo Laavu
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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8gujyrLIZ4
Description: Eetun Piilo Laavu is worth the hike. It is part of the large network of Pilvilampi hiking area. This one is unique because it has an enclosed hut. Which is super nice in the winter as you can stay a lot warmer. There is good amount of wood stocked, WC, and connections to other trails.
Type of Hut:: Kota
At the location:: Outdoor Grill, WC, Firewood
Is it free?: Free
Website: https://www.vaasanlatu.fi/laavut/
Region:: Pohjanmaa
City:: Vaasa
Other names:: What is a enclosed campfire hut? Kota / Kodat / Vuokrakodat / Lapp Hut / Hirsikodat: These all translate to “Campfire huts" in Finnish. They are enclosed buildings for a group to enjoy cooking food over a fire. They look like a modern teepee. The origin comes from the Sámi people. They have a fireplace inside, a grill over the fire to cook and benches around it. They are usually designed for larger groups. Almost all will provide firewood & many have an outdoor toilet. Some older ones have dirt floors and are a very cold in the winter but most modern ones have wooden floors, insulated and are quite warm in the winter. A few nicer ones will have electricity. Many cities & neighborhoods have these on their hiking trails to use for free. Others are owned by private businesses and can be rented for 3-4 hours or a whole day. Some allow overnight stay, but most do not. To find these on huts.fi use the advanced filter called “Type of Hut” select “enclosed campfire hut.” You can also use the filter “Is it free” to find ones that are free. To read more about the types of huts in Finland go here: https://www.huts.fi/page/types-of-huts-in-finland