Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open Wilderness Hut

31.12.2021
Due to the difficult Covid-19 situation, the number of beds in wilderness huts has been redused to 6. The restriction is valid until 31.5.2022. Customers may cancel the made reservation free of charge.

The use of open wilderness huts and campfire huts is also restricted. The maximum number of persons allowed in bigger huts is 6 persons and in small ones 4 persons.
Pöyrisjärvi open wilderness hut in summer. In the background is a trailer covered with a blue tarpaulin.
Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.
The hut on a sunny winter day, surrounded by high snowdrifts.
Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Maarit Kyöstilä.
Sleeping platforms in the hut.
Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.
Cupboards and a wood stove in the kitchen of the hut. There's a gas stove on the worktop.
Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 12 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö, Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area

Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 42.0049' lon: 23° 48.7611'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7624268 E: 370839

Hut is located on the southern shore of Pöyrisjärvi Lake, near the river running from Naapajärvi Lake to Pöyrisjärvi Lake.

Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove and a gas cooker. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut. 

Notices

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

The building also houses a reservable wilderness hut for 14 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.

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. +358 206 39 7950.

 

A hand holding a mobile phone showing Excursionmap.fi. Open the map of Pöyrisjärvi open wilderness hut in Excursionmap.fi.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

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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