Pišternjargâ / Pisteri Open Wilderness Hut

A log cabin in the middle of the birch trees and a campfire place in the yard, as well as a table and benches. There are equipment on the table and there are two kayaks on the beach.
Photo: Aimo Leppäkangas/Metsähallitus.

Type 

Open wilderness hut for 8-10 persons.

Location

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Vätsäri Wilderness Area.

Inarijärvi Pisteri, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 11.0536' lon: 28° 16.3212' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7675427 E: 550444.

The hut is located in the northern part of Lake Inarijärvi on the eastern shore of Cape Pisteriniemi.

The hut is in good condition and it is suitable for winter use. Renovated in the summer of 2000.

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Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove, a fireplace and a gas cooker.
  • A jetty.

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • Make sure you pack a first-aid kit.
  • Safety on hiking.
  • There is a recycling point at the wilderness hut, but hikers are asked to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.