Kalla Open Wilderness Hut

The open wilderness hut is located at a former fishing base at the southern tip of Selkä-Sarvi Island. In the 1940s and the 1950s, a fishing hut that was built in the 19th century was made smaller and the hut is still in this form.

Type

Open wilderness hut, 2 pers.

Location

Southern Lapland, Kemi, Bothnian Bay National Park.

Maps

  • Basic/topographic map no. 2532 03 
  • Coastal chart no. 59, 1:50 000 
  • Nautical chart series G (Bothnian Bay), 1:50 000
  • Excursionmap.fi.

Coordinates

Kalla Open Wilderness Hut, coordinates for the hut: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 65° 36.3990' lon: 24° 11.9313' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7278941 E: 370944  

Facilities

A small fireplace.

Notices

  • There is a sauna at the excursion harbour, which is located at a distance of 1 km, at the northern end of the island. 
  • The hut cannot be heated adequately for winter use. 
  • Visitors must bring their own drinking water to the hut. The water in the yard's well is not to be used.
  • The shores of the island are shallow and rocky, so it is recommended that boaters moor at the excursion harbour, which is located at a distance of 1 km at the northern end of the island. 
  • The hut is located close to the buildings of the Ailinpieti fishing base. 
  • Pets are not allowed in the hut. 
  • Safety on hiking.

Waste Management

Please leave no litter or other traces of your visit. Read more about litter-free hiking.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

More information Liminka Bay Visitor Centre, tel. +358(0)206 39 6059 (The price of the call is EUR 0.00/min + mobile phone charge specified in your mobile phone subscription or local network charge when using a landline phone.)

Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut

Read Guidelines on using Day-use Huts.

Information for Companies and Big Groups

Do you plan to organize guided excursions to the Finnish National Parks or other protected areas? It is possible due to partnership agreement with Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

Overnighting

Many kinds of Huts for the Hiker. Please note, that it is not allowed for big groups or commercial groups to overnight in Open Wilderness Huts and in Day-use 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.

Read more