Huts
In Metsähallitus’ destinations there are both free and chargeable huts where hikers can rest and stay overnight. In addition to the huts, other rest areas include, among others, lean-to shelters, tent sites, and cooking shelters.
All of Metsähallitus’ free and chargeable rest areas can be found in the Luontoon.fi service. The service also includes rest areas maintained by other parties. Metsähallitus’ shared rental huts and rental huts as well as other chargeable rest areas are reserved in the Eräluvat.fi service.
Rest areas are located both near cities and in the heart of the wilderness. Some destinations are difficult to access and outside the marked trails. Check the destination information and choose a destination according to your skill level before heading out. Also remember to check the current news of the area in the Luontoon.fi service.
When a company regularly takes its customers to destinations with hiking infrastructure maintained by Metsähallitus, it must have a cooperation agreement. Read more in the information bank for entrepreneurs.
Huts and other rest areas for overnight stay
Rest areas intended for overnight stay include shared rental huts, rental huts, and open wilderness huts as well as, for example, lean-to shelters and camping sites. Among the rest areas intended for overnight stay, there are both free and chargeable options.
Huts and other rest areas for day use
Rest areas intended for day use include, among others, day-use huts, rental campfire huts, cooking shelters, and saunas. Day-use rest areas include both free and chargeable options.
Hut News
13.11.2026
- News
Changes to customer service
Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland’s own customer service at Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas, Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, the Inari customer service point at Siida and Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava will end on 11 November 2026. When the customer service points close, permit services at these locations will also end.
12.11.2026
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- Fishing
Fisheries management fees totalled EUR 10.7 million
Fishers paid a total of 328,000 fisheries management fees this year, which was 7.5% more than in the previous year. The amount of money totalling from payments increased to EUR 10.7 million.
12.11.2026
- News
Eräluvat customer service closed on 24–25 November
Our customer service will be temporarily closed from Tuesday to Wednesday, 24–25 November 2026.











