Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi autiotupa
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Description: A hut located in the Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, near Pöyrisjärvi Lake. There is 1 cabin, but it is split into two sections. One section is a paid hut you can reserve. The other (this one) is free.
Type of Hut:: Autiotupa / Varaustupa / Vuokratuvat
At the location:: Hiking Trail, Biking Trail, WC, Firewood, Indoor Fireplace, Kitchen Equipment, Hut
Highlights:: Campfire site outside & you can camp in a tent near the hut. There is a river 50 meters from the hut.
What to expect:: The hut has bunk beds but no mattresses. You need to have your own sleeping bag & pillow. There is a stove, gas cooker and basic cookware.
Beds / Max People:: 12
Can I sleep overnight?: Yes
Is it free?: Free
Are dogs allowed?: Dogs Allowed
How to get here?: From the town of Näkkälä, there is an unmarked 18 km trail that goes to this hut.
Website: https://www.luontoon.fi/poyrisjarviautiotupa
Phone: 358 206 39 7951
E-mail: [email protected]
Region:: Lappi
City:: Enontekiö
Data from:: © Metsähallitus, 2024
Other names:: What type of hut is this? This is an Autiotupa / Autiotuvat. Other names are Tupa, Maja, or kämppä. The basic meaning of all these in Finnish are “Open Wilderness Huts." These are basically a free cabin in the middle of the wilderness where you can stay overnight for 1-2 nights. Yes, they are free. Yes, they are rugged. The big difference between this and rental huts (other than being free) is these free huts you share with other hikers. There usually is one room everyone stays in. And a second big difference is there is no reservations. It all depends on how many people are there if you can sleep overnight. Usually there is enough room for everyone, but not always. Some people might leave as you come to make space for you. Some people bring a tent just in case it is full. An Autiotupa can accommodate 2-4 hikers or 10-20 depending on the size. They are meant for hikers, skiers or paddlers who need a place to crash. Usually on hiking trails in national parks in the north. Usually they have a wood burning fireplace & stove inside with some basic cooking equipment & bunk beds (usually no mattresses or sheets) and an outdoor toilet. Every now and then a Autiotupa will have a sauna. If you see the word “kämppä” in the name of an Autiotupa it usually means it is a very small rugged cabin. Kämpät were originally used by reindeer herders or working men. However, the Finnish government has renovated many into Autiotupa. If you see an Autiotupa with Maja or majat at the end of the name it is also probably a very small basic hut. Tupa just means hut or shelter. To find these on huts.fi use the advanced filter called “Type of Hut” select “cabin” and use the advanced filter “Can I sleep overnight” select “YES” and the advanced filter “Is it free” and select “YES.” You could also add the filter “At the location” and select “sauna” to find ones with a sauna. If you are looking for a small Autiotupa, try the advanced filter "Beds / Max People" and choose a number. To read the difference between an Autiotupa and other types of huts like a Varaustupa, Vuokratuvat, eräkämppä, Kammi, Vuokrakammit, lomamökki, or mökki go this link: https://www.huts.fi/page/types-of-huts-in-finland