Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut

A log cabin in the middle of the open fell area in the beautiful sunshine. There is a large open porch with a bench in the cabin. Stairs lead to the porch.

Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

The cabin in the middle of snow. Near the hut there is a steep fell.

Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

Det finns ett bord och bänkar framför fönstret. I hörnet finns en smal våningssäng med madrasser, dynor och filtar.

Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

On both sides of the narrow window there are broad sleeping platforms with mattresses, blankets and pillows. There is a gas stove and a bot on the kitchen level.

Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

There is a stove in the corner of the cabin. Next to it, under the window, there are kitchen cupboards with a gas stove and a pot on top. Next to them there is a firewood box. There are a table and benches on the other side of the stove.

Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

Type

Reservable wilderness hut, 10 persons

Booking

Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre, 99490 Kilpisjärvi, tel. int. +358 206 39 7990 and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, Peuratie 15, 99400 Enontekiö, tel. int. +358 206 39 7950. Terms of reservation for the Termisjärvi reservable hut. See where to pick up the keys.

Reservable huts are meant for those travelling by foot, skis or other means of physical movement (not motorized vehicles). These huts may be used for 1 to 2 days by those who have reserved a bed in advance. Commercial use (i.e. guided hikes and tours etc.) of reservable huts is only allowed with special permission from Metsähallitus.

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

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö (enontekiolapland.com). Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 01.6180' lon: 21° 13.6870' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7668210 E: 269731

The wilderness hut is situated on the north shore of Lake Termisjärvi on the west side of a stream which runs into the lake from Salmikuru Ravine.

Nordkalott Trail map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi

Price and Keys

16,50 €/night/person (incl. VAT 10%).

Keys for the hut can be picked up at Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre and when the visitor centre is closed at Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.

Facilities

A stove and 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 Dierpmesjávri / Termisjärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut is meant for skiers and hikers only.

The building also houses an open wilderness hut for 8 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 Managemen

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.

Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on using Reservable Wilderness Huts.

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 Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre or Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.

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.