Hiking services in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Within the National Park and just outside of its boundaries, there are campfire sites, lean-to shelters and campfire huts, which can be used to shelter from bad weather. There are also open wilderness huts, day-use huts, lean-to shelters in the National Park. Dry toilets can be found at open wilderness huts and shared rental huts, day-use huts, lean-to shelters and at most campfire sites. Pets are permitted in open wilderness huts and day-use huts only in case that other visitors agree with it. Note that pets are prohibited in shared rental huts and rental huts.
Accessible services
- A short accessible trail to a nearby swamp begins from Yllästunturi Visitor Centre. The yard and the trails are accessible with an assistant. The Logging Museum, in the yard, is accessible by wheelchair with an assistant.
- In Kesänkijärvi there is an difficult accessible trail, campfire shelter, toilet and docks.
- Varkaankuru campfire hut can be reached with an assistance. There is an accessible campfire hut, dry toilets and a campfire site.
- In Pyhäjärvi (Aakenustunturi) there is an accessible campfire hut, and dry toilet. Trail is demanding and campfire hut can be reached with an assistance.
- In Pallastunturi there is an accessible Pallaskota Rental campfire shelter. Trail is demanding and campfire hut can be reached with an assistance.
- By the lake Pallasjärvi there is an accessible Punainenhiekka day-use hut. The trail is accessible.
Campsites
- As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
- There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
- Lighting fires is only allowed at maintained campfire sites that are marked on the map and in the terrain.
- Before you light a fire, always check if any forest fire warnings are in effect. When a forest fire warning has been issued, lighting fires is prohibited.
- Firewood is provided at campfire sites. Remember that you may have to chop up the wood yourself. Please use the firewood sparingly.
- Do not burn rubbish or tear off bark from living trees. You can use a small amount of clean paper and cardboard to light your fire.
- The last person to leave the campfire site is always responsible for putting out the fire.
- Further instructions for lighting fires.
Hangaskuru puolikota
Lean-to shelter
Tammitupa PT laavu
Lean-to shelter
Tappuri ulkotulipaikka
Campfire site
Ojanlatva, Day-use Hut
Day cottage
The day-use hut is an open and shared resting place for self-guided hikers for daytime use without reservation or fee. Overnight stays are not allowed in the day-use hut. The hut is situated on the east side of Yllästunturi Fell 4.8 km from Lake Ylläsjärvi in the direction of Latvamaja, 100 m off the hiking trail. Facilities: - Heating with a stove. - No drinking water point. Water from natural sources must be purified before drinking. - No waste management. Take your own waste out of the area. - Pets are allowed in the hut only with the consent of other users.
Kellokas uusi kota
Lean-to shelter
Accessible
Drinking water
- Always boil water from natural sources before drinking it.
- Do not wash dishes or yourself in natural waters or on well covers.
- After use, remember to soak any washing water into the ground far enough away from natural waters or water supply points.
- Read more about drinking water.
Pyhäkero talousvesikaivo
Waterpoint
Porakaivo. Talousvesikaivo.
Rihmakuru vesipaikka
Waterpoint
Lähde. Suosittelemme luonnonvesien keittämistä.
Mäntyrova lähde
Waterpoint
Lähde. Luonnonlähde. Suosittelemme luonnonvesien keittämistä.
Keimiöjärvi varaustupa vedenottopaikka
Waterpoint
Lähde. Betonirengasrunko. Suosittelemme luonnonvesien keittämistä.
Nammalakuru vesipaikka
Waterpoint
Betoniset kaivonrenkaat, puinen kansi
Toilets
- Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
- Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.
Waste disposal
- National park is litter free. Take your rubbish home, do not burn it.
- Remember to bring some rubbish bags when you go out.
- Do not throw food waste out in the forest.