Vellinsärpimä Day Trip Hut

23.12.2021

Due to the serious Covid-situation Regional State Administrative Agency in Lappland has made decisions on restrictions. Metsähallitus limits the number of visitors to 6 (at huts that normally have room for over 10 persons).The restriction is valid until January 22, 2022.

Photo: Tero Turpeinen.

Type

Day trip hut.

Location

Northern Lapland, Municipality of Inari, Urho Kekkonen National Park.

Vellinsärpimä, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 25.6474' lon: 27° 34.1684' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7590631 E: 523366

The hut is situated on the east bank of the River Vellinsärpimäoja at the point where it meets the River Tammukkaoja.

Facilities

A wood-burning stove.
A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed nearby.

Maps

Urho Kekkonen National Park map.
Urho Kekkosen kansallispuisto outdoor map, 1:100 000.
Saariselkä - Sokosti outdoor map, 1:50 000.
Terrain map V521, 1:50 000.
Excursionmap.fi

Notices

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
Safety on hiking.
Hikers are responsible for their own waste. There are no bins for waste at the hut. Hikers should bring mixed waste to one of the area's recycling points, which are located at the trailheads in Kiilopää and Saariselkä. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Urho Kekkonen National Park Customer Service Kiehinen, tel. int. +358 206 39 7200.

Guidelines on using Day Trip Huts

Read Guidelines on using Day Trip 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.