Aurora, Day Trip Hut

Location

• Northern Lapland, Municipality of Inari, Urho Kekkonen National Park.
• Aurora Day Trip Hut, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 25.075' lon: 27° 26.182'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7589523 E: 517912
• Aurora hut  is along marked trail Aurorapolku (pdf 2,07 Mt, julkaisut.metsa.fi) near the center of Saariselkä.
• The walking distance to the Aurora hut is about 700m from the Saariselkä starting gate. The route is maintained throughout the year.
• The closest huts are the Vellinsärpimä day trip hut and Karvaselkä day trip hut.  
• Excursionmap.fi
• Urho Kekkonen National Park map.

Facilities

• A tables and benches.
• A wood-burning stove.
• A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed.
• Electricity.
• Large terrace.
• Take own toilet paper and drinking water.

Notices

• The hut is suitable for the disabled.
• When leaving the hut, remember that it has to be clean and ready for the next customers.
• Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.
• There is a recycling point at the day trip hut. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.
• Overnight stays are not possible.

• Safety on hiking.

Maintenance and Management 

• Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. 
• For more information contact Urho Kekkonen National Park Customer Service Kiehinen tel. int. +358 206 39 7200.