Rental hut
Säuʹnnkuõškk / Saunakoski
Number of beds
6 beds
Size (in square metres)
20 m2
Coordinates
Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 38.1217' lon: 28° 43.9829' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7726164 E: 567299
Saunakoski (Säuʹnnkuõškk) rental hut is located along the marked trail in the demanding wilderness area of Kaldoaivi along River Näätämöjoki. The hut is not accessible during the thaw. Saunakoski rapids in the Näätämöjoki River is an excellent spot for catching salmon. There is also a sauna by the hut. Please note that there is a quota for fishing permits for Näätämöjoki.
A rental hut is a place for an overnight stay that can be rented for only your use.
Reservations
The reservation day for reservable and rental huts begins at 2 pm and end at 12 noon.
Bring along your invoice and proof of payment to the hut.
Available for rent 1.3.-15.10.
Basic details of the destination
- Municipality
- Inari
- Region
- Lappi
- Location
- Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area, Sevettijärvi-Näätämö area, Näätämöjoki
- Heating
- Stove
- Electricity
- No
- Cooking
- Gas stove
- Drinking water
- Lake/river nearby, must be brought yourself
- Toilet
- Dry toilet
- Staying overnight
- Bunk bed, mattresses
- Pets
- Allowed
- Sauna
- Yes
Arrival instructions
The closest villages are Sevetti and Näätämö 25 km, where you will find a service station and a grocery shop.
The closest summer cottage is located at a distance of 3 km.
In summer
The summer trail has been marked on trees and stones with orange paint marks. The trail starts from the Jäniskoski parking area, which is located at a distance of about 10.4 km from the Sevettijärvi bar crossroads towards Näätämö. The parking area is located on the left side of the road when arriving from Sevettijärvi. The distance to the hut is about 7 km. The same trail runs to the Saunakoski hut, as to the Kuosnajoki hut. In places, the trail is stony and the most demanding ascends are when climbing onto Jänispää Fell and Vanhavaara Hill.
In the vicinity of River Näätämöjoki, the trails to these two huts branch off; when going to the Saunakoski hut, turn towards the southwest (upstream), and when heading to the Kuosnajoki hut, turn towards the northeast (downstream). Please note the branching off of the trails! The banks of River Näätämöjoki are level.
In winter
The trail has been marked with blue signs. In addition, there is a marked snowmobile track from the Sevettijärvi church (towards Näätämö) to the shore of Lake Jänisjärvi (13.5 km). On the left side of the road, there is space for parking where you can set off for the snowmobile track.
From the northern shore of Lake Räkkijärvi, a marked winter trail branches off towards the Saunakoski hut. The distance is about 10 km.
Snowmobiling to the hut requires a cross-country traffic permit. You can buy the permit from Eraluvat.fi. Please note! Acquire the permit about one week before going to the destination.
Read more about the area and more detailed arrival instructions on Nationalparks.fi.
Yard
A sauna, a dry toilet, a campfire site and a root cellar.
Please note that there is no boat at the hut.
The Metsähallitus' hut for the game and fisheries warden is in the same courtyard, about at a 40 metres distance (only occasionally used).
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 no longer has a solar panel.
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
A gas stove.
Drinking water
There is no running water in the hut.
Drinking water can be collected from the brook. 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
Bunk beds and mattresses.
Please bring your own bed linen or a sleeping bag.
Sauna
A sauna in a separate building.
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).
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.
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 at Nationalparks.fi.
Hut maintenance
Maintenance and Management: Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.
If you notice that anything requires maintenance, kindly let us know: Nationalparks.fi/feedback.
Hiking information services: Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida
Inarintie 46
99870 Inari
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