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Thursday

18°C / 26°C

0.6 mm

Friday

18°C / 27°C

0 mm

Saturday

17°C / 26°C

0 mm

Sunday

16°C / 25°C

0 mm

Station: Urho Kekkonens Nationalpark, Sodankylä

Source: FMI

06/27 at 10:25

Rakitsanojan kammi (Urho Kekkonen National Park) is closed for hiking use every week from Monday untill Thursday

Rakitsanojan kammi open wilderness hut in the Korvatunturi Trail is closed for hiking use every week from Monday until thursday. Hut is open for hikers from Thursday evening until Monday morning every week until 31.8.2025. The duckboards on the trail are being renewed, and the Rakitsanojan kammi hut is at the workers use. The duckboard work is being carried out by the Municipality of Savukoski. In case of emergency, the hut is available for everyone.

06/14 at 16:07

River crossings in Urho Kekkonen National Park

Is there flooding at the Aittajärvi ford on the Suomujoki River? Is there flooding at the Kärekeoja ford on the Nuorttijoki River? Are there any bridges outside the marked trails in the national park? Where can I cross streams without bridges? This bulletin compiles information related to the questions mentioned above.

06/10 at 16:33

The Nuorttijoki river crossing cable was installed on June 10, 2025.

The Nuorttijoki river crossing cable makes it easier to cross the river during the summer.

News and events

07/16/2025 at 13:24

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16.7.2025 One hiker who has left Muorravaarakka hut has reported gastrointestinal symptoms

16.7.2025 One hiker who has left Muorravaarakka hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park has reported gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastrointestinal symptoms can arise from various causes and do not automatically indicate a contagious illness. Heat, poorly preserved camping food, untreated natural water used for drinking, dehydration, and similar factors can upset the body. It's also important to maintain good hand hygiene.

04/17/2025 at 15:23

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Closed Hiking Structures in Urho Kekkonen National Park

Some locations in Urho Kekkonen National Park have been closed temporarily or permanently. The updated list of closed locations can be found in this news article.

03/01/2025 at 15:22

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The gas stove has been removed from the Hammaskota Campfire Shelter in Urho Kekkonen National Park

The gas stove has been permanently removed from the Hammaskota Campfire Shelter 14.4.2025.

07/08/2025 at 13:35

Stomach flu situation has eased: overnight hiking is possible again in Urho Kekkonen National Park

Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife has received no new reports of stomach flu cases from Urho Kekkonen National Park in Northern Lapland in the past week. It is now safe again to use wilderness huts and rest areas in the park and to go on overnight hikes. The Kalottireitti (Nordkalottleden) and Kevo are also open for normal hiking, as no new cases have been reported there either.