Issäijihjävri / Iisakkijarvi Open Wilderness Hut

A hiker sits in front of a round log cabin and examines a map with a rink next to him. Another building can be seen on the side. Behind the hut, a fell birch grows, the leaves of which have partly turned yellow and some have already fallen to the ground.
Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.
A fire place in the open yard, surrounded by benches and a table, behind buildings. Birch forest around.
Photo: Aimo Leppäkangas / Metsähallitus.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 6 - 8 persons.

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland, Inari region, Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area.

Iisakkijärvi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 38.1106' lon: 28° 26.2479'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7725846 E: 555823.

The hut is located at the southwestern end of Lake Iisakkijärvi, which is situated on the northern side of Lake Opukasjärvi (which belongs to the River Näätämöjoki watercourse).

The hut is suitable for winter use. It was built in 1966.

Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove, a fireplace and a gas stove.

Notices

  • Pets are allowed in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • Safety on hiking.
  • There are bins for mixed waste at the hut, but hikers are asked to bring their own waste to one of the area's recycling points. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Ivalo Customer Service Tel. +358 206 39 7701 or Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida Tel. +358 206 39 7740.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.