Finland Wilderness Huts

Jouhtisvuori laavu. Jouhtisvuori, Tankolampi, Konnevesi

Kitka Ski Lodge in Kortesjärvi features a sauna, kitchen, meeting room, and toilets, available for rent. The area offers year-round recreational activities, including illuminated ski trails of varying lengths. Campfire sites, children's play equipment, fitness stairs, and an observation tower enhance the experience. An 18-hole disc golf course operates in summer, and a 3.5-km nature trail loops around the area. The lodge lies 4 km from Kortesjärvi center.

The Hietala river hut, known as Jokitupa and painted with red clay, is a historical resting and overnight site located in the Alajoki agricultural plain. This plain, approximately 20 km north-south and 8-9 km east-west, is a traditional landscape in South Ostrobothnia. Jokitupa was once used by shepherds to rest, milk cows, and store provisions, with a single daily delivery of milk and supplies. While multiple river huts previously existed, only Jokitupa remains to represent this historical practice. The Lapua Society received Jokitupa as a donation and restored it in 2013, renewing its roof, fireplace, and floor. A dry toilet is also present. Jokitupa is accessible to visitors as a resting place and for overnight stays, with unlocked doors.

Uittomies kämppä in Evijärvi's Jokisuunlahti Bay honors the historical rafting tradition of the Ähtävänjoki River, which has served as a crucial link to the sea, facilitating timber floating and tar transport. The Evijärvi Society managed this project, funded by Leader Aisapari, with extensive volunteer contributions. Inaugurated in July 2017, the site features the cabin, a sauna building, a laavu, and a 17-spot training track for logger and forestry skills. Logging competitions and a four-kilometer nature trail are also available. The Ähtävänjoki River is part of the Tervareitti canoeing route, and Uittomieskämpä offers canoe/boat rentals and lake cruises. The Ähtävänjoki River has historically been a crucial connection to the sea for the Lake District, facilitating timber floating and tar transport for centuries. It was a major source of income through forestry and rafting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with millions of logs floated to Pietarsaari. Evijärvi served as a key driftwood assembly point for a Pietarsaari sawmill and was known for producing skilled log cutters. <a href="https://youtu.be/1jTQMNJywps?si=DDJjXWJ02DvARXUa">History of logging in this area Video</a>

The Lainekallio laaavu is situated close to the Lainekallio devil's field. There is no firewood provided.

The Matinharju laavu in Lappajärvi is suitable for day hikes and enjoying nature, featuring various games, play facilities, swings, and a table group. The <a href="https://karvalannuorisoseura.fi/">karvalannuorisoseura.fi</a> manages the laavu.

Heikin Tupa in Töysä offers farm accommodation and year-round experiences. The main building is a 1.5-storey Ostrobothnian-style house from 2000 with dining for 60 and upstairs rooms accommodating 12 guests, plus a wood-heated sauna. A renovated canvas cottage on Lake Valkeinen accommodates 10 people and is equipped with nearby summer trails. Services include massages and smoke sauna steam baths.

Otroskoski autiotupa or Otroskosken kämppä. is a large wilderness hut with an oven and bunk beds for over 10 people. The wilderness hut also has a fireplace, toilet, sauna and a landing place for kayakers.

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.

There is a small old cottage / campfire site here that hikers can use.

Poltinlampi hut can be rented.

Purtomäen laavu is on hiking & biking trails in Häähninmäki. You are allowed to tent camp around the Laavu.

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 llavu on the island of Vanha Kirkkosaari

Ahvenus Laavu is located in Heiska. You can get to it by car. It has an observation tower close by. There is no firewood or hiking trail to this laavu.

Huikko Village Society owned/rented by Kota. The laavu is located next to the ski hill (1.5 km). It is maintained by the Huikko Village Association and the municipality of Toivakka.

A free wilderness cabin in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski. There is an indoor fireplace for heating and a gas stove for cooking. There is a sauna next to the hut.

This use to be a autiotupa that you you can sleep overnight, but it no longer is. It is now just a shelter.

Hammastunturi wilderness hut is in Hammastunuri Wilderness Area. There is no firewood and unsure if still maintained by Metsähallitus. The hut appears in the video at 24:20

Juppitupa is an enclosed campfire hut on the Kievarinkierros hiking trail & Varpalan ski trail.

Rapakon laavu

There is a hut you can rent between the ice walking route from Oravi and Linnansaari.

A really nice Laavu. It is right on the

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The lean -to at the end of the Koljat Nature Trail. Lean -to, a campfire site and a wooden shed. More than firewood at the departure end of the nature trail at the parking lot, recommended to bring. Huussi during the parking lot at the beginning of the route.

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.

A free cabin in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

The Kivilampi laavu is located near snowmobile, biking and cross country ski trails in Ruka-Kuusamo, next to Kivilampi pond.

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.

Lipsunni laavu in Evijärvi is sheltered, large, with a 200m narrow path marked by a sign.

Leijonalaavu is on the Kirkkovuori hiking / running / ski trail. There is an indoor and outdoor grill.

The Saarilammi laavu is located approximately 1 kilometer from the northern parking area on Arpainen route.

Fjärdskär Grill & Tower is an area of around 3 km. The main feature is a large open hut that has many benches inside with a very nice outdoor grill. There is a shed for wood, WC. The location is right by Raippaluoto bridge, the ocean, and a beach.

A hut & outdoor grill at the end of Skatilan Hiking trail.

A small laavu on a lake in a freebie golf course. No fire wood.

A laavu on a hiking trail. There is no outdoor grill

An outdoor grill

Rudträsk Laavu is a very popular hut on the Petsmo hiking trail, with 3 locations for a fire. The main firepit is basically on a pier the lake with many areas to sit. The other 2 have canopy's that protect front the rain or snow. It is only a 2 km Hike from the nearest car park, or .5 km if you want to cheat and take your car past the parking lot, left at the harbor, and park where the no car park sign is. If this hut is full of people, there is also a cool grill spot called Kvarnträsk, just 1 km Hike away.

KIVIJÄRVI LAAVU is lean to shelter in the Pilvilammi area that is part of a large network of cool connected trails. There is a large stock of wood, a fireplace, WC, and it is right on a hiking / ski trial. Vaasan Latu maintains the trials, huts, woods and outdoor sporting events. Forms of exercise in the area include skiing, walking, Nordic walking, snowshoeing, cycling, cross-country skiing, camping and kayaking. The geocaching and frisbee golf.

A laavu that is part of Hevonlinna outdoor recreation center. Other things around are a lookout tower, outdoor tickets, picnic benches, outdoor fireplace & grill. Also in the winter there is a maintained ski track

A wilderness hut next to a small lake in the Iskmo-Jungsund hiking trail. Which in total is a 12 km Hike. It is a nice open Wilderness Hut, great protection from the wind & snow, with the fireplace in front of it. Picnic bench. Also stocked wood, axe, and saw.

A really cool laavu / Hut / Pavilion in the Iskmo-Junsund Hiking Trail. The hut is much more enclosed, with a picnic bench inside. Protects from the weather very nicely. It is also located all around water, do there is a nice view to the lake. There is a large terrace around the laavu. The terrace includes a BBQ grill, tables and benches. There is also a wood shed with wood, axe and saw. Donate some money for wood, so theu keep stocking it.

Cool hut / Gazebo that is covered in glass. It is really nice in the winter since the glass keeps the place warmish" when you have a good fire going. Easy to grill here. There is an outside fire pit too. Sometimes they have wood you can use. There are small hiking trails near by. There is a nice harbor you can launch a kayak, canoe, or go ski in the winter.

A pretty good location to spend the night if you are traveling from the south up to Lapland. You can drive to the exact spot. The Laavu (a lean to shelter) is big, you could sleep in it if you wanted. The fire pit has a moveable raised grill, which is nice. Even though it is by the road & houses, there are trees surrounding it which makes it secluded. There is a shed for wood, but it wasn't stocked. No axe or saw to cut wood. Places to put up a tent. A pier to jump in the water.

A laavu (grilling hut) next to the ocean. The fire pit has a nice clean grill net for BBQ. And you can sit inside the hut. There is usually wood stocked in a near by shed (sometimes there is no wood). There is an axe & saw to cut wood. It is next to a large pier. Many people fish off the dock, and catch pike or small perch. You can come by kayak in the summer, skis in the winter starting from Norra Vallgrund Beach or the boring but affective way of driving and parking in the Vartiatuva parking area. From there you just walk down the walking path. There is a network of trails to other areas in Sommarö & other areas in Raippaluoto.

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

A video showing the history of old Rautulampi cabin: https://youtu.be/a0eIBztXxjA?si=rCIk2peFQemZbdpp

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.

A hut on Lake Rautujärvi. Hut shows at 7:50 seconds into the video.

A video showing the history of the cabin: https://youtu.be/VxJeBDW1ru4?si=Zn3RCXh-14oeyCbo

Video in the winter: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kvjgrN7NuOc

Kyläjoki päivä tupa is shown at 8 minutes on the video. It is a free day hit next to Ivalo River.

Ariel view: https://youtu.be/N1ckCe-wCFw?si=qyILW5EiEEh8TTzY

Korkeamaa kota near Lake Evijärvi offers swimming, a fireplace, toilet, and break room, maintained by Evipartio.

The Antinniemi coastal path in Evijärvi features outdoor exercise equipment, fitness stairs, a children's area, and a laavu with a campfire site, plus a 5-kilometer winter ice loop.

A partially enclosed campfire hut.

A free hut you can stay over night in. <a href="https://www.taipaleita.com/post/laivavaaran-muinaispolku-noin-2-5km-raahessa">I good post explaining the trail & area is here.</a>

A laavu on the Tullikivi biking / hiking route.

A hut on the Tullikivi biking /hiking route

Korpudden has rocky terrain and nice views. The area has two campire sites. The other one is closer to the parking by the lake.

A cooking shelter on the end of Pirttisaari island. The end of the island is called Lerviksudden. The island is managed by both Uuvi and Metsähallitus. No wells, bring your own water"

A new laavu on the island of Liessaari

The 1930-built tower transformer in Kuninkaansaari offers a stunning sea view and was renovated for tourist accommodation. The rental offers sleeping accommodation, a wooden sauna, and free rowing boat and SUP boards. The holiday apartment can accommodates four people with a double mattress, blankets, and pillows. It features a terrace, outdoor furniture, beach, and swimming pier. The apartment is not suitable for disabled or small children and must be empty by 12 noon.

This is a cooking shelter in Stora Halsö.

A lean to shelter on the island of Liessaari.

Pikkukosken (Myllykosken) laavu

A really nice new open hut / laavu overlooking the lake (Saarijärvi). There is an outdoor grill and wood near by. Perfect place to rest on a road trip.

A basic open hut next to the parking lot. If you have more time try walking down the path and see if the new Laavu overlooking the lake is open.

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.

Another video in the winter: https://youtu.be/CEy_kzy2eYM?si=DKQuIumdAV8PH5Hp

Piispanojan kota

Harriojan kota.

There is a open day hut on the shore of lake Pielpajärvi, and on its' yard is a picnic shelter and a campfire site.

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.

Suomunlatvan laavu

Anterin pyöräparkin laavu

Liemusuvannon laavu The laavu appears in the video at 15:35

Haukijärvenojan laavu next to the Nuortti river. The laavu appears in the video ast 02:48 Haukijärvenoja laavu.

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.

A cabin you can rent (entire cabin) in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

A rental cabin in Urho Kekkosen kansallispuisto, Sodankylä. The price is for renting the whole cabin. There is a sauna in the yard that can be used for 10 €: https://www.eraluvat.fi/kohteet/luirojarven-saunamaksu-1213

The Tammakkolampi rental cabin is in the Urho Kekkonen National Park. The rental is for renting the entire hut.

A rental cabin (shared room, you are paying for 1 bed) in Hammastunturi wilderness area near Ivalojoki River. <a href="https://www.huts.fi/route/2037847-kultalan-kesareitti">Kultalan kesäreitti</a> hiking trail goes directly to this cabin. The area around this hut is a museum about gold mining.

A free autio tupa / hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä. There is a paid reservation hut attached to it. You will share this hut with up to 8 people for free for 1-2 nights. If there is not room to sleep be prepared to camp outside.

A. new reservation hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park on lake Rautulampi. There is a drying room alos in the hut. A reservation room is a shared place to stay, where you can reserve a paid bed for 1-2 nights.

A free hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

A paid reservation hut in AddressUrho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä. The price is to reserve 1 bed in a shared room.

A cabin where you can reserve 1 bed (17.10 €) in a shared room. The cabin is in Urho Kekkosen kansallispuisto, Sodankylä

A free wilderness hut in rho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

A reservable hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä. It is connected to a free autiotupa. There is an indoor fireplace and gas stove for cooking. There is the old hut nearby you can see as well. Here is a video and history of the old hut: https://youtu.be/4lY2FcaBUew?si=mSU-B0Hkx6HDDegE

A free wilderness hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä.

A reservable (1 bed in a shared room) in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä.

A free autiotupa in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä. You can not reserve this side of the hut. You just show up and if there is room you can stay for free. It is connected to another side of the building where you can reserve the beds.

A reservable hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä. This type of reservable hut you are reserving one bed. You share the room with up to 12 people. In the other side of the building you can sleep for free, but you can not reserve a bed.

A free wilderness hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski. There is also a sauna next to the river you can reserve for 10€ Sauna fee: https://www.eraluvat.fi/kohteet/tahvontuvan-saunamaksu-1277

A reservable hut (you are paying for 1 bed, in a room shared with 4 beds) in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski. It has a sauna outside.

Hirvashaudan tupa is a free wilderness hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski. In the same building, a desert cabin and a reserve cabin, as well as a drying room.

A reservable hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski. The reservation is for 1 bed in a shared room.

Another video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=H-JLOcl_uAU

A rental cabin (you are paying for the entire cabin, this is not a shared cabin) in Hammastunturi wilderness area near Ivalojoki River. <a href="https://www.huts.fi/route/2037847-kultalan-kesareitti">Kultalan kesäreitti</a> hiking trail goes directly to this cabin. The area around this hut is a museum about gold mining. The price is to rent the entire cabin. You have it for your own use.

A free hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

A free wilderness hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

A free wilderness hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä.

A free cabin in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä

A free wilderness hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski.

A free hut in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski. There is a wood indoor fireplace for heat and a gas stove for cooking. Another video: https://youtu.be/bGdXkzFeNQo?si=0aQ9uaTr-qFa0PSA

A free wilderness hut (autiotupa) in Urho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski

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.

A free wilderness hut in the AddressUrho Kekkonen National Park

A small cabin (autiotupa) in Hammastunturi Wilderness Area, Inari. It is in a really nice area between two lakes. It is free to use. Another video: https://youtu.be/yB09gVsSI-0?si=zBRY0lQr-_cGBOKi

A very small cabin (autiotupa) in Tsarmitunturi Wilderness Area, Inar. There is firewood outside and a nice area for a campfire. It is free to use with out a reservation.

Arpainen autiotupa or kämppä or Arpaiskämppä or Vanha-Kalle Ähtärin. Pretty cool place originally built in 1925 that now has has a free sauna near by. You can follow the Arpainen hiking trail to the hut. In the vicinity of the cabin there is a fire pit, a wood burning stove, a sauna on the river bank and a campfire site. You can stay in a tent and in the area you can also stay in a tent. A good description with more pictures can be found here: https://loytoretketblog.com/2014/09/15/arpaisten-reitti/ https://youtu.be/vgKKu5twWTg?si=8W9Uyt8qO-EF5DZD

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

An enclosed hut next to a very clear lake / beach. A classic fireplace inside, with a table. There is electricity outlets & lights inside. It is on a hiking & ski trail.

This is a library. There is no fireplace inside or outdoor grill. But it is a place you can go in an visit. The location used to to fly in by used by Gold miners A big thanks to Marco Polo Adventures for letting us use their pictures.

A short hike from Sámi Museum and Nature Center Siida is Jäniskoski laavu. You start at the visitor center, follow the trail next to the river, cross the suspension bridge, and you will find the outdoor grill.

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.

A day hut with a fireplace in the middle & benches around it by the water. Inari retkeilyalue Pielpavuono tulipaikka hirsikota. Piälppáávuonâ / Pielpavuono, veneilytukikohta

Alempi Kiertämäjärvi laavu

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.

Saukkosuvannonvaaran laavu

Isoholman Laavu is a hut in Teijon kansallispuisto. It is located on an island in Matildanjärvi. You have to use a kayak, canoe, SUP board or row boat to get out there. You can rent one from Teijo Nature Center which is right by the parking lot / lake. A big thanks to Samoilija Kalevi for letting us use the video & pictures

Roosinniemen laavu is a lean to shelter / hit in Teijo National Park (Teijon kansallispuistoon). It is only about 1 km from the parking lot 🅿️ so it is an an easy hike. A big thanks to Samoilija Kalevi for letting us use the video & photos

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

Kolsankoskenoja laavu