Pitsusjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut

22.3.2024

Exceptionally, bookings for the reservation and rental huts maintained by National Parks Finland for the year 2025 can only be made starting from the beginning of November 2024. More information

A log cabin in the middle of snow in open fell area with two doors and a full-length porch and stairs to the building.

Pitsusjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

There is a firewood box in the door corner. There ara hangers on the wall made of twigs with two wash bowls and overalls hanging. The door is open.

Pitsusjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Mikael Bankare.

In addition to kitchen cabinets, there are a gas stove and a stove in the kitchenette.

Pitsusjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Mikael Bankare.

There are bunk beds with mattresses, blankets and pillows in the hut.

Pitsusjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Mikael Bankare.

Standing alone, the hut is located on the eastern shore of Lake Pitsusjärvi (Bihčosjávri), an approximately 42 km hike or ski from Kilpisjärvi. The hut is located on a rocky shoreline hill in an open fell landscape. The hut is popular among fishers and hikers. Pitsusköngäs (Bihčosgorži), one of Finland's largest free-fall waterfalls, is located approximately 4 kilometres south of the hut.

Type

Reservable wilderness hut, 10 persons.

Booking

Reservations: Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre, 99490 Kilpisjärvi, tel. int. +358 206 39 7990 and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, Peuratie 15, 99400 Enontekiö, tel. int. +358 206 39 7950. Terms of reservation for the Pitsusjärvi reservable hut. See where to pick up the keys.

Reservable huts are meant for those travelling by foot, skis or other means of physical movement (not motorized vehicles). These huts may be used for 1 to 2 days by those who have reserved a bed in advance. Commercial use (i.e. guided hikes and tours etc.) of reservable huts is only allowed with special permission from Metsähallitus.

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö (tosilappi.fi), Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

Pitsusjärvi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 13.8698' lon: 21° 17.3606' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7690666 E: 274287

The wilderness hut is situated by Nordkalott Trail on the east shore of Lake Pitsusjärvi on the north side of the River Rassajapuro.

Nordkalott Trail map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi

Price and Keys

16,50 € / night / person (incl. VAT 10%).

Keys for the hut can be picked up from the Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre and when the visitor centre is closed from the customs station of Kilpisjärvi, tel. int +358 295 527 007 (open 24 hours)

Facilities

A stove and a gas cooker. Basic cookware (pot, frying pan, coffee pot). Bunk beds with mattresses, pillows and blankets. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut. Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.

Notices

Pets are not permitted in the hut.

The building also houses an open wilderness hut for 10 persons.

Visitors must come prepared with warm clothing, food, drink, maps, compass, orienteering skills and matches. Fog or storms can form in just a few hours. Take also your own toilet paper.

Firewood should only be used for heating the cabin, not for outdoor fires.

Safety on hiking

Waste Management

Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Recycling points can be found at Yllästunturi, Pallastunturi and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Fell Lapland Visitor Centre tel. int. +358 20 639 7950.

The booking calendar

By checking the booking calendar of the huts (www.eraluvat.fi) you can see the availability beforehand. For making the reservation, please contact Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre or Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.

Booking information

Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.