Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut

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 entrance of Pöyrisjärvi reservable wilderness hut in winter, surrounded by high snowdrifts.

Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Maarit Kyöstilä.

The hut seen from outside on a cloudy day.

Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Anniina Kivikari.

A fire has been lit in the fireplace of the hut.

Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Markku Seppänen.

Several sleeping platforms and tables in the hut.

Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Seppo Keskitalo.

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

Price and Keys

16,50 €/night/person (incl. VAT 10%).

Reservations: Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, Peuratie 15, 99400 Enontekiö, tel. int. +358 206 39 7950.

Keys can be picked up from the Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.

Reservations for 2024 can be made from Tue 2.5.2023 at 12am.

Facilities

A stove, a gas cooker. Basic cookware (pot, frying pan, coffee pot). Bunk beds with mattresses, pillows and blankets. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut. Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.

Notices

Pets are not permitted in the hut.

The building also houses an open wilderness hut for 12 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.

The booking calendar

By checking the booking calendar of the hut (eraluvat.fi) you can see the availability beforehand. For making the reservation, please contact Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.

Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on using Reservable 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.