Takkaselkä Reservable Wilderness Hut

22.3.2024
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Reservable hut, accommodation space for 5 people.

Bookings

You can make the booking by contacting or Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava by email pyhaluosto(at)metsa.fi or Savukoski Visitor Centre Korvatunturi by email savukoski(at)metsa.fi. 

Please note that Takkaselkä is a reservable hut with bed reservations. In addition to you and your group there can be other visitors staying in the hut at the same time. In case you wish to have the hut for you and your group only, remember to reserve the whole hut bed capacity for the wished stay. Please read through also the instructions for safe hut accommodation by Metsähallitus.

Terms of reservation for the Takkaselkä reservable wilderness hut. See where to pick up the keys.

A roomy logwood rental hut with a stone foundation.
Takkaselkä reservable wilderness hut. Photo: Anna Pakkanen
The rental hut from afar surrounded by large spruces.
Takkaselkä reservable wilderness hut. Photo: Anna Pakkanen
The rental hut has beds for 5 persons, a table and two windows. There is a lamp hanging from the ceiling.
Inside Takkaselkä reservable wilderness hut. Photo: Anna Pakkanen
Inside the rental hut there is a cooktop, kitchen cupboards and a stove.
The kitchen at Takkaselkä reservable wilderness hut. Photo: Anna Pakkanen
Inside the rental hut sauna there is a sauna stove, benches for several people and buckets for washing and for water. There are two steps to reach the benches.
Takkaselkä reservable wilderness hut's sauna. Photo: Anna Pakkanen
The hut is located in the Tuntsa wilderness, close to Takkaselkätunturi Fell, along the UKK Trail. The distance from the trail to the hut is about 300 m. The sauna is located in the same building. There is a woodshed, a dry toilet, and a campfire site in the yard.

Location

  • Eastern Lapland, Salla (www.salla.fi)
  • Takkaselkä, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 27.4632' lon: 29° 41.6071'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7484908 E: 615199
  • Located in the Tuntsa wilderness, next to Takkaselkätunturi Fell, the distance from the trail to the hut is about 300 m.

Maps

Price

12 € / night / person (incl. VAT 10%), maximum length of reservation is 3 nights.
Rental time is 2 pm - 12 noon.

Keys

Keys can be picked up from Savukosken opastuskeskus Korvatunturi, Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava, Samperin Savotta, Naruskan retkeilymaja, Tulppion Majat or Tuntsan Tunturilomat tel. int. +358 400 274 074.

Kindly check the opening hours of the pick up points before arrival.

Facilities

  • For heating: wood stove. Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.
  • For cooking: gas cooker and necessary cooking utensils, tableware for 6 persons. Bring your own utensils. 
  • For sleeping: bunkbeds with mattresses, pillows and blankets. Bring your own linen or sleeping bag.
  • For bathing: a wood heated sauna inthe same building. Please note that it takes some time before the sauna is properly warm. Remember to empty all the water containers and buckets before you leave. This is important especially in winter time as they will break if water freezes in them.
  • Water: water is taken from a brook, duckboards from the hut. Boil before use.
  • Other facilities: Solar panel electricity, which is dependent on weather conditions (main switch in the hallway, swith off upon leaving the hut). On the grounds of the hut visitors will find a dry toilet (bring your own toilet paper) and a wood shed.

Notices

  • Pets are not permitted in the hut. 
  • The hut does not offer barrier-free access.
  • Make sure you pack a first-aid kit.
  • Remember to pack a torch. We recommend a head torch which leaves your hands free for hut duties. Candles must be supervised at all times.
  • Kindly check the fire alarm upon arrival to the hut. We recommend that you bring a battery with you.
  • Tidy up the hut after you and leave some firewood and kindling for the next guests.
  • If you notice that anything requires maintenance, kindly let us know so that we can react to the needs as quickly as possible.

  • Safety on hiking

Waste Management

Hikers are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about visitor guidelines and Outdoor Etiquette.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava, tel. int. +358 206 39 7302.

Terms of reservation

Read the terms of reservation.

Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts 

Read Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts.

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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.

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