Nammalakuru Open Wilderness Hut

A log hut on a treeless fell on a sunny summer day.

Nammalakuru Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Joonas Talka.

The sleeping platforms of the hut extend all the way from one end to the other.

There is room for 20 persons in the Nammalakuru Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

There are cupboards, a gas stove and a wood stove in the kitchen. By the window there's a table with benches on both sides.

The kitchen of the Nammalakuru Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Marko Huusko.

The hut and two smaller buildings in treeless fell scenery in early summer. There's snow on the nearby fell.

Nammakuru Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut. Photo: Joonas Talka.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 20 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Nammalakuru, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 07.7802' lon: 24° 03.3675' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7560239 E: 377659

The wilderness hut is situated by the Hetta-Pallas Trail, 42 km from Hetta and 13 km from Pallas.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park map
Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove, a gas cooker, a dry toilet, a wood shed and basic cooking equipment.

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.

The building also houses a reservable 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.

When planning camping with a large group of over 10 people, fill in a notification for Metsähallitus (metsa.fi).

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 and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Pallastunturi, tel. int. +358 206 39 7930 or Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, tel. int. +358 206 39 7950.

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.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

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.