Keimiöjärvi, Open Wilderness Hut

Type

Open Wilderness Hut, 4 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Western Lapland Region, Municipality of Kittilä, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Keimiöjärvi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 57.0601' lon: 24° 09.8008'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7540128 E: 381198

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Parks maps
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Facilities

A stove, a dry toilet and a wood shed. Minimun cooking dishes (pan, pot and coffeepot).

Notices

The peak seasons for this hut are Easter holidays and the autumn´s ruska season.

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.

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.
Safety on hiking

Waste Management

The goal of the National Park is to be a litter-free area and hikers are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Recycling points can be found at Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas, Pallastunturi Visitor Centre and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Pallastunturi Visitor Centre, tel. int. +358 206 39 7930

For Entrepreneurs

Tourist entrepreneurs operating in national parks or other areas managed by Metsähallitus need a cooperation agreement. A fee is charged for using the routes and service infrastructure for business activities.

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Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut

Read Guidelines on using Day-use Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

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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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