Kainuu Wilderness Huts

Autioniemi Laavu is om a biking & walking trail on Lake Oulujärvi.

The Aitta cabin is near Hossa National Park. It is built from an old log cabin. The cabin has two rooms you can rent (78€ each). Each have separate private entrances. Room size 13 square meters. Both have fireplaces. Accommodates two, pets welcome. Enjoy heated space, fireplace, sauna, and dining options. The main building's sauna is available at agreed times.

The hut on Ukkohalla slopes offers great views and serves snacks. It is open during slope hours. It can be used by anyone, if you are on the slopes, hiking, biking or snowshoeing.

Syväjärven puolikota is a new half hut in Ukkohalla on Lake Syväjärvi maintained by the city of Hyrynsalmi. It can be reached by car but it is also on a hiking, biking, walking and snowmobile trail.

Louhenkoski laavu is on Lietejoki River and on the UKK hiking trail.

The Rakennusjärvi hut is located near the Paljakka tourist centre on Lake Rakennusjärvi. If you look at the map you can get to this hut by a ski trail (has lights) in the winter or hiking trail or fitness trail or biking trail in the summer.

Riihelä is a rental cabin near Hossa National Park by a private company called Kainuu Nature Tours. It is on the shores of clear-water Lake Joukojärvi. There are several good trails nearby. In the summer there is the bike trail called "Sininen saavutus" and the kayaking trail called "Peranka - Hossa vesiretkeilyreitti." And in the winter teh ski trail "Lounatvaaran Talvilenkki Latu." The company also offers rental equipment and adventure tours like bear watching.

The Joukojärvi pirtti cabin is next to Hossa National Park. Electricity is produced through solar panels which powers the refrigerator. There is a gas powered store. The cabin has a sauna and a beach along with a campfire spot on the beach. Reservations must be atleast 2 days. Inside, there is a nice renovated kitchen, eight beds. The cottage is also allergy-friendly, and the composting outdoor toilets in the yard are completely odorless

A rental cabin in Hiidenportti National Park. There is no electricity.

Ainola Kota is located along an illuminated ski trail in Vuokatti. There is a Kota & Laavu here. You can also easily reach this hut from the fitness trail or the nearby hiking trail.

The laavu was built by UPM Energy and the municipality of Sotkamo maintains it.

There is a small island called Lehtosaari located at the western end of Iso Kiimasjärvi (in between the larger islands of Saijansaari and Saijanniemi). It is a good place to stop if you are kayaking on the lake. The shore is rocky and deepens quickly. It can be very windy with the soutwest winds. The Laavu is also located on a snowmobile track. So there is winter maintenance (i.e firewood in the winter).

The Aholanranta Laavu is on Lake Iso Kiimasjärvi, on a small dammed stream. The place is sheltered location that serves very well for staying overnight if you are kayaking on the Lake. An easy landing spot with the pier if you are kayaking The Aholanranta Laavu is maintained by the municipality of Sotkamo.

A pretty cool free hut in between the Lehtosaari islands in Lake Lentuanjärvi, with a sauna along many kayaking routes. There is a nice beach, outdoor grill and outdoor toilet.

A hut that is located in Ukkohalla Ski Resort, right at the bottom of the slopes. The hut is open according to the opening hours of the slopes. Ukkohalla Ski Resort maintains the hut.

A laavu located on Emäjoki River. If you look at the map you can see a biking, hiking and snowmobile trail that reaches this Laavu. You can also reach it by car.

IN the middle of Lentua are Selkäsaari islands. On the west side of Selkäsaari there is a small sandy cove that is perfect place to land for kayakers (or a small boat, the beach is not that deep). There is a Laavu & campfire spot along with an outdoor toilet. It can get very windy (southwest / west winds) in this location. You can also ski to this hut in the winter.

Pitkänkoski laavu is near Ukkohalla on the Lietejoki River. It is on the Syväjoki-Lietejoki melontareitti kayaking route and the UKK-reitti Hyrynsalmi hiking trail. A good location on the river at the edge of some rapids.

Saarijärvi päivätupa is on Lake Saarijärvi with a view to Jääkärisaari. This is a day hut so it is not for the purpose of overnight stay unless an emergency. The hut is easy to get to from the Jääkäri hiking trail

The Pirunkirkko day hut is open year-round, located near the Latvavaara ski trail & on Köngäskierros Puolanka hiking trail with indoor campfire facilities and toilets. It’s accessible by foot, bike, skis, or snowshoes and can host large groups. Wood and cooking equipment are provided inside, making it suitable for day trips.

Löytöjärvi Day Hut A day cabin located on Lake Löytöjärvi. It is located in Paljakka Nature Park. You can get to this hut by the hiking trail "Ilveskierros" or biking trail "Paljakka - Ilveskota pyöräreitti." There are also ski trails in the winter to access it.

An open campfire hut on Lake Kaaresjärvi & Oulujärvi with a traditional brick fireplace.

A hut that can be used for cooking at the start of Hiidenportin kansallispuiston retkeilypolku (hiking trail). It is right near the parking lot. There is also a place to have a campfire next to. This is a popular starting point for hiking in Hiidenportti National Park.

Syväjärven kota, Säynäjäsuo

Ilveskota is a hut located on the Ilveskierros hiking trail and Latvavaara ski trails. It is in the back country of Paljakka Nature Park, large spruce trees / old forest. In the winter, the Latvavaara trail, which starts from the Paljakka center, is a good trail to come to this hut. There are some cooking tools inside the hut. You can use the trails to hike, walk, ski, bike or snowshoe here.

A day rental enclosed campfire hut on Lake Lentuanjärvi. It is intended for dat time us only & for groups to grill & cook. It is not possible to stay overnight at the rental hut. This is also the start of two hiking trails: 1. Lentua Nature Trail (6.5 km) 2. Lentuankoski Rapids Trail (1 km)

Ärjä Kota is on the island of Ärjä located on Lake Ontojärvi in ​​Kuhmo. The entire southern part of the island is a long sandy beach. There is a hut, campfire site and an outdoor toilet on the island. This is a great place to stop or camp if you are on the Kainuu Tar Route. You can also come by a small boat, but the island is shallow. There can be high waves from the south and southwest winds. It is about 4 kilometers from the Tervasalmi boat ramp.

Kokalmus lean-to is on the southern shore Kokalmusjärvi Lake at the northern end of Rytikankasa. The bay it is on is very beautiful and has a sandy bottom. If you look at the map there are 2 biking trails that you can take to come here. Kokalmuksen kierros and Sininen saavutus. In the winter you can see on the map the Lounatvaaran Talvilenkki Latu ski trail goes to this hut.

Lehtojoen laavu or Mörkösuvannon laavu is along the Lehtojoki River, offers a serene retreat for those using the Paljakan Hepovaara ski trail and Hepovaara mountain biking or hiking trail.

Tammapuron laavu

Uittomiesten laavu

Välisuvannon laavu

Paskonkoski is on the Tuomivaara hiking trail and also the Syväjoki-Lietejoki melontareitti (kayking route). It is also pretty close to the Hyrynsalmen / Ukkohallan ladut ski trail.

The Riihilampi is on Tulisuo-Varpusuo hiking trail on Lake Riihilampi.

The Ränkänsaari wilderness hut is located on the island of Ränkänsaari. It is a good location to stay if you are kayking the Tervareitti kayaking route (in between Lake Iivantiirajärvi and Lake Aidasjärvi) The suggestion for kayakers is to land on the north side, in the small cove, then walk along the small path to the Laavu. (see aerial photo). There are 4 bunk beds so the cabin can fit 8 people If you are coming here in the winter check the ice carefully. The current in the strait can weaken the ice. Metsähallitus, Ostrobothnia–Kainuu Nature Services, Kuhmo is responsible for maintenance.

Telkännokan puolikota is a hut on an island (Rehjansaari) in a big lake (Nuasjärvi). You can get wood from a cottage called Kuusela and there WC behind some of the old gray cottages on the island. You can camp free on the island (every persons right in Finland) but the company that manages these huts also rents out cabins, kayaks, SUP boards, and other services in the area: https://luonnollisesti.fi/

Kuuseli kota laavu is a hut on an island (Rehjansaari) in a big lake (Nuasjärvi). You can get wood from a cottage called Kuusela and there WC behind some of the old gray cottages on the island. You can camp free on the island (every persons right in Finland) but the company that manages these huts also rents out cabins, kayaks, SUP boards, and other services in the area: https://luonnollisesti.fi/

Purnunniemi nuotiopaikka is located on an island (Rehjansaari) You can kayak out to it or ski to it in the winter. The island is on a big lake (Nuasjärvi). Purnunniemi hut is basically a semi enclosed campfire hut. But the stove is super nice and really good for cooking. You can get wood from a cottage called Kuusela and there WC behind some of the old gray cottages on the island. You can camp free on the island (every persons right in Finland) but the company that manages these huts also rents out cabins, kayaks, SUP boards, and other services in the area: https://luonnollisesti.fi/

Kummeli Tulipaikka is on an island (Rehjansaari) in Lake Nuasjärvi. You can kayak out or in the winter ski out. You can get wood from a cottage called Kuusela and there WC behind some of the old gray cottages on the island. You can camp free on the island (every persons right in Finland) but the company that manages these huts also rents out cabins, kayaks, SUP boards, and other services in the area: https://luonnollisesti.fi/

Kynäkoski Laavu is a good hut if you are into fishing. It is located on a river that is part of a eco-fishing area for trout fly fishermen called kynäkosket. Kynäkoski (rapids) about half a kilometer, right below Lake Niemelänjärvi. The hut is only 300 meters from the parking lot

Syväjärven laavu Syväjärvi laavu, Kuhmo Finland Kuva: Metsähallitus , CC BY-ND, Eeva Pulkkinen

Honkinen Lammasjärvi kota is located on Lake Lammasjärvi lake. It is a long island with Honkinen Kota & an outdoor toilet. It is on a kayaking route called Saunajärven vesiretkeilyreitti. You can follow the <a href="https://www.huts.fi/route/2040488-saunajarven-vesiretkeilyreitti">https://www.huts.fi/route/2040488-saunajarven-vesiretkeilyreitti</a> kayaking route Honkinen Island. It is about 12 km from Kuhmo city center. If you look at the map there are many spots you can start this trip from: <a href="https://www.huts.fi/2461882-kalevankankaan-vierasvenelaituri">kalevankankaan vierasvenelaituri</a> <a href="https://www.huts.fi/2440912-maakunnanranta-kuhmo">maakunnanranta kuhmo</a> <a href="https://www.huts.fi/2461882-kalevankankaan-vierasvenelaituri">kalevankankaan vierasvenelaitur</a> Honkinen Island is about 12 kilometers if you start from maakunnanranta kuhmo, but only 6 km if you start from Kalevankankaan vierasvenelaituri. In the winter there is a snowmobile trail goes to the island.

Hoikkajärvi kota is located on Lake Hoikkajärvi near the Ukkohalla tourist center. The hut is located on a snowmobile trail but you can also get pretty close by car.

A hut located on Lake Elimysjärvi. It is located on Elimyssalon hiking trail. It is located in Elimyssalo Nature Reserve. Saunaniemi laavu Elimys

A small enclosed campfire hut near the water & hiking trail. You can get to it from Hiukanharjun luontopolku (hiking trail). The hut can be used for free, but must still be booked online before you use it. Key pick -up from Sotkamo Municipal Office House.

The main route of the Kainuu Tervarit, the eastern branch turns to the south of Lake Jumaanjärvi, just at Ukonsaari. A resting place is built on the southern shore of the island.

The Suvanto laavu, located in Kuhmo, is on the Koskipolku hiking trail, offering a comfortable resting spot for families and fishermen, and serves as a stop for kayakers.

Located on Lampipolku. Easy to access by hiking, biking, skiing, or kayaking or in the winter for skiers or snowshoeers. The hut is easily accessible, even with strollers via the road. The Jäätiönlampi lean-to is maintained by the municipality of Sotkamo.

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Rehjansaari laavu is a hut on an island (Rehjansaari) in a big lake (Nuasjärvi). You can get wood from a cottage called Kuusela and there WC behind some of the old gray cottages on the island. You can camp free on the island (every persons right in Finland) but the company that manages these huts also rents out cabins, kayaks, SUP boards, and other services in the area: https://luonnollisesti.fi/

Lean -to on the shore of the Suvanto below Komulankönkä. Campfire site, firewood maintenance, wooden.

The Löytöjoki laavu is on the Löytöjoki River, near the Saarijärvi wilderness area. There is a hiking trail that goes to the laavu but also you can get pretty close by car.

The Ala-Niittyjärvi hut is located in a beautiful Lake Niityjärvi. There is a snowmobile trail that goes near to the hut. It can also be reached by car or bike on the dirt roads.

The Ristikoski laavu is located between Hyrynsalmi and Ukkohalla on the beautiful Ristikoski beach / rapids. It is on a biking & snowmobile trail but can also be reached by car. The laavu is about 100 meters from Rehvelintie parking.

Joutensuo hut is located in the middle of a large marsh and is on a biking, hiking and ski trail. It is a great campfire spot.

Lampilaavu is on Luvankoski hiking trail right near the rapids. It is a very good fishing spot. There is an outdoor grill, woodshed and table. Maintenance in the Moisio Permit Kalavesi Party.

A resting hut located 3km from Vuokatti Sports Academy.

An enclosed campfire hut located by two hiking trails (Eino Leino path and the UKK route). It is located on Lake Pöllylampi.

Porttimäki Hut is in the meadow of the old Porttimäki farm, open year-round for hikers, bikers, and skiers. The hut has a fireplace, firewood shed, and toilet. Camping is allowed.

A lean to shelter on the Vaarankylä trail and the UKK hiking trail and near a parking lot.

Porttilammen or Porttilampi laavu is on Hiidenkierroski (hiking trail) in Hiidenporti National Park.

Jauholampi laavu

This hut is on the Lauttavaara nature trail (Lauttavaaran luontopolun)

Rytäniemen laavu. The Rytäniemi Laavu is ocated between Lentiira and Iivantiira at the northern end of Lake Puhakanjärvi along the Kainuu Tervareit kayking route.' There are other cottages around and you can get to this Laavu from a trail from the road. You are allowed to tent camp around the area.

A campfire site along the Lentua kayaking route in Kotasaari. You can also ski to this Laavu in the winter.

Lipposensalmen laavu is in the Hossa National Park (Hossan kansallispuisto). It is possibile to hike or bike there in both the summer & winter.

Iso-Petäinen laavu is a hut in Solansuo marsh conservation area (Säynäjäsuo–Matalasuo).

Teerisuo laavu and campfire site are located on the southeastern edge of Teerisuo on a wilderness-like island of cottonwood forest in the middle of the bog.

Kitulanlammi laavu is in Hiidenporti National Park is on the Hiidenportin kansallispuiston retkeilypolku (hiking trail) / Kitulankierroksen polulla (hiking trail). It is on lake Kitulanlampi.

The item's additional information Jonker's bone In 2001, a hiking base was built in Jonker's Lake Luusua for use by both barbecue and canoeists. Small boats in Jonkerinjärvi can also take advantage of its services. Jongu's (canoeing) route departure. There is an old swimming dam and an enriched Kapulatie. Bring from Kuhmo -Lieksa (No 524) to 250 m. Equipment: campfire site, firewood roof, break, table, benches, toilet, boat ramp, pier, camping area

Along the routes. Kota, campfire site, toilet, Halkivaja. Self -employed waste management. Kattilavaara hut is located along the Halla cycle route.

Kallioniemi laavu is on Lake Hyrynjärvi. You can reach it by hiking on the Hugo Hiking Trail.

Kalliuskosken laavu

Lean -to, firewood, toilet.

Puukkojärven laavu

Martinjoki laavu

Ympäristönäytepankin kota or Esittelykota or Metla hut, is situated in the Paljakka region, offers great views of the forest, and offers various outdoor activities, including snowshoeing and mountain biking.

Hossan Kansallispuitossa Ala-Valkeisen rannalla autiotupa. Ala-Valkeinen ia a wilderness hut on the northern side of Lake Ala-Valkeinen. You can get to this trail in both the summer & winter. In the summer you can follow the Kokalmus hiking trail & mountain biking trail. And in the winter you can ski there on the Jatkonvaara trail.

A free kota that anyone can use.

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Kuikankoski laavu

Mikitänjoki is on the Mikitänjoki River, which is a great fishing location.

Kalastonkosken laavu

Hepolammen laavu

Kaarresalon kota

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Riionaho laavu

Vattuniemi laavu

Taivallampi kota

Half -hut, campfire site, firewood, toilet Pikku-Talas puolikota

Jousisalmen laavu

The Vonka caravan area is on Lake Hyrynjärvi.

Tulijärven autiotupa

Saunaniemen laavu, Veräinen

Tahkonen laavu

Autiotupa, A desert cabin with bund beds and a fireplace. This used to be a sauna but in 2022 it was converted into a wilderness hut. The cabin has two rooms with beds for 1+4 people, a stove and a fireplace.

Saaripuron laavu

An accessible boardwalk leads to this laavu in the Terveysmetsä forest.

Teerisen laavu

Campfire site with wooden canopy.

The Juurikkalahti Village Association maintains a laavu on the beach.

Ylä-Honkinen is an island on on Lake Ontojärvi. a good place to stop if you are kaying the Kainuu Terreitti. It is also known for being a good fishing area. The maintenance is carried out by Metsähallitus.

Pookin Pirtti is a 2 room rental cabin located on the highest peak of Rokua National Park, Pookivaara. You are renting the entire cabin for your own use.

Hallan jääkäripirtti saunakota

Lehtolammen kota

Joukovirran laavu Hossan kansallispuisto

Murhijärvi laavu

Pyssylampi puolikota is a laavu located along the UKK route and the Pyssykulju loop.

Lean -to, campfire site.

Kalliojärvi hut is located just outside of Ukkohalla tourist center over looking Lake Kalliojärvi. You can get to this location by bike or car.

Vääränlampi laavu

Vuorisaaren laavu Lean -to, campfire site, toilet, compost.

Along the hiking trail. Lean -to, campfire site, firewood, toilet, source.

Kota, campfire site, toilet.

Jonkerinsalon Hiidenportti laavu

A desert cabin with a fireplace. Toilet, wood shed and campfire place in the yard. 500m to the end of the road in Tunturkanka.

Lean -to, a campfire site and a toilet

Kuoston Kulman laavu

Lakilammen laavu

There is a building on the shore of Melalahti with campfire facilities inside.

Hossan Kansallispuisto. Kukkurin autiotupa

A laavu / outdoor grill on top of Saukkovaara.

Vihakoski laavu

The Juurikkalahti Village Association rents the Hyyvös. The hut rent is 10€/h, the minimum rental period is 2h. In addition, they charge 5€/h for the use of the generator.

Juolungansalmen laavu