Viiankijärvi-titled campfire hut, and a person sitting in front of the hut with a large black and white coloured dog.

Customer Service and Guidance

  • The starting points of the nature trails in Viiankiaapa Mire Reserve have information boards in both Finnish and English. 
  • Additional information about the site is available from the nearest customer service point of Metsähallitus, which is the Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava in Pyhätunturi.

Meals, Where to Buy and Prepare

Campfire Sites

In Viiankiaapa Mire Reserve, campfires are allowed only at designated campfire sites, of which there are three.

  • There is a campfire hut along the circular Viiankiaapa Nature Trail.
  • A lean-to shelter is found at the end of the Siurunmaa Nature Trail of Viiankiaapa.

It is prohibited to light campfires even in the designated camfire sites if the wildfire warning is in effect. Check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).

  • This prohibition does not apply to the campfire hut along the Viiankiaapa Nature Trail.

Drinking Water

Waste Management

  • There are no waste bins in the reserve, so hikers are themselves responsible for waste management. This means that you must carry all litter you cause away with you and take it to a recycling point. Biodegradable waste should be placed in a toilet or composter, and small amounts of clean paper and cardboard can be used as kindling in a campfire. 
  • Read more about hiking without littering.

Toilets

  • A dry toilet can be found at the starting point and along the Viiankiaapa Nature Trail of Viiankiaapa, at the campfire hut.
  • There is a dry toilet at the end of the Siurunmaa Nature Trail of Viiankiaapa.
  • It is advisable to bring your own roll of bathroom tissue.

Overnight Stays

There are no designated places for overnight stays on the site. Temporary camping is allowed as provided by everyman's rights.

Accessible Services 

There are no accessible services at Viiankiaapa.

Other Services in the Surrounding Area

For information on services in the Sodankylä area, go to the Sodankylä website (visitsodankyla.fi).

Check for Warnings

When wildfire warnings (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi) are in effect, fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue. A fire can be also lit in fireplaces at wilderness and other huts. Always use extreme caution when handling fire. The one who lights a fire is always responsible for its safe use. Please note, that making fire at these campfire sites can be banned locally. 

Drawing of a fireplace. The drawing shows the roof, the flue and off the ground.