Puolitaipale Open Wilderness Hut

In sunny summer weather, an old cabin surrounded by grass meadows and forest.

Puolitaipale Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Seija Olkkonen.

Two old cabins on a grass meadow in sunny summer weather. In the background is a forest and a fell.

Puolitaipale Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Seija Olkkonen.

The cabin has a table in front of the window and sleeping platforms on both sides.

Puolitaipale Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Seppo Keskitalo.

There is a fireplace in the corner of the cottage and a large wooden log next to it with a bucket on top. There is a table on the other side of the stove and a small shelf above it.

Puolitaipale Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Seppo Keskitalo.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 6 persons

Location, Maps and Description

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

Puolitaipale, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 12.3931' lon: 23° 38.4505' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7569681 E: 360881

The wilderness hut is situated on the bank of the River Siosjoki. It is along Puolitaipale Trail and the snowmobile track.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park map
Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove, a dry toilet and a wood shed.

Notices

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.

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

There are no waste management services at the hut. 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 Visitor Centre 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 or Pallastunturi, tel. int. +358 206 39 7930.

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.