Rental hut

Hirvás / Hirvasvuopio

Number of beds

8 beds

Size (in square metres)

30 m²

Coordinates

Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) 68° 53.3825' lon: 22° 11.4414' ETRS-TM35FIN; N: 7649631 E: 306860

Hirvás / Hirvasvuopio rental hut is a demanding wilderness destination. Navigation skills are needed to get to the hut. The hut is not accessible during the thaw. The hut is located by the shore of the River Lätäseno, in the heart of Käsivarsi Wilderness Area. In the winter the hut can be reached by skiing or snowmobile, in summer by foot or mountain bike. There is no marked trail to the rental hut and it is challenging terrain to navigate there. The nature offers excellent opportunities for fishing. The most popular time is March-April. Separate wood heated sauna by the shore.

A rental hut is a place for an overnight stay that can be rented for only your use.

Map files and brochures

Terms of reservation for huts

Reservations

The reservation day for shared rental huts and rental huts begins at 2 pm and end at 12 noon.

Bring along your invoice and proof of payment to the hut.

The use of huts and other structures in business operations requires a permit from Metsähallitus (metsa.fi).

Important safety checklist

Basic details of the destination

Municipality: Enontekiö
Region: Lappi
Location: Käsivarsi Wilderness Area
Heating: Stove
Electricity: No
Cooking: Gas oven, gas stove
Drinking water: Lake/river nearby, must be brought yourself
Toilet: Dry toilet
Staying overnight: Bed, blankets, bunk bed, mattresses, pillows
Pets: Allowed
Sauna: Yes

Arrival instructions

It is 70 km from Hirvasvuopio to Kilpisjärvi village. There is Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre, a shop, a fuel distribution point and restaurants. It is 60 km from Hirvasvuopio to Karesuvanto village. There is the nearest fuel distribution point and restaurant. In the Swedish side of the border there is a shop and other services. It is 120 km to Hetta village, the centre of the municipality of Enontekiö. In Hetta there is Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.
There is no marked trail to the rental hut and it is challenging terrain to navigate there.
Snowmobiling always requires either a personal or family snowmobile track permit, which is issued by Metsähallitus. This permit can be purchased online.
Hirvasvuopio Open Wilderness Hut is situated about 450 metres from the rental hut.
Read more about the area and more detailed arrival instructions (nationalparks.fi).

Yard

Separate wood heated sauna by shore, ground cellar for food, store house, outdoor toilet and two boats.
There is a boat ramp and pier at the river.

Keys

The key is in a key cabinet on the hut wall. The cabinet is protected with a code. Instructions and the code are sent to you by e-mail at the time of booking.

Facilities

Heating and lighting

The hut has a stove and firewood for heating. Please use firewood sparingly. Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.
The hut has no electricity. We recommend using a headlamp, which leaves your hands free to do chores around the hut. For safety reasons, candles must be burned on a non-combustible surface and constantly monitored.

Cooking

Kitchenette with dishes and kitchen utensils.
A gas stove and oven.

Drinking water

There is no running water in the hut.
It is approximately 30 metres to the banks of the Lätäseno River. It is recommended to boil water from natural sources before consumption. Water quality is not tested. Drink water taken directly from nature at your own risk.
See tips on how to obtain safe drinking water on a hike (nationalparks.fi).

Staying overnight

In living room there are two bunk beds (lower bed for two persons), in loft two beds and in bedroom a bunk bed.
Please bring your own linen or a sleeping bag.

Sauna

Separate wood heated sauna by the shore.

Toilet

There is a dry toilet near the hut. Please bring your own toilet paper.

Waste disposal

There are waste containers by the cabin but visitors are advised to take their accumulated waste with them.

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 (nationalparks.fi).

Recycling points can be found at Kilpisjärvi and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre.

Other things to keep in mind

The hut is located in a reindeer herding area, take into account the free-grazing reindeer and keep your dog on a leash.
Firewood may only be used for heating the hut and the sauna, not for outdoor fires.
Please clean the hut before you leave.

Safety

Although Finland has a broad network for mobile phones, there are some areas in the park without signal. If this happens try to climb to a higher place or go into an open area. Check the mobile network coverage with your mobile phone operator before your trip.
There are fire alarms at wilderness huts, but we recommend to bring a 9 V battery and/or your own travel fire alarm with you.
Read more about the area and its current information (nationalparks.fi).