Vellinsärpimä Day-use Hut

In the middle of the forest is a log cabin with a door in the end wall. On the other side is a smaller dark building with two doors. Next to it its woodshelter, which is open in the middle of the wall.

Photo: Tero Turpeinen.

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.
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Urho Kekkonen National Park map.

Facilities

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

Notices

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
Safety on hiking.
Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced 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 Urho Kekkonen National Park Customer Service, tel. int. +358 206 39 7200.

Guidelines on using Day-use Huts

Read Guidelines on using Day-use Huts.