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Aurora, Day-use Hut
In the same building there is a Rental Hut.
Photo: Aini Magga / Metsähallitus.
Photo: Pirjo Seurujärvi / Metsähallitus.
Location
- Northern Lapland, Municipality of Inari (inari.fi), Urho Kekkonen National Park.
- Aurora Day-use Hut, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 25.075' lon: 27° 26.182' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7589523 E: 517912
- Aurora hut is along marked trail Aurorapolku (pdf 2,07 Mt, julkaisut.metsa.fi) near the center of Saariselkä.
- The walking distance to the Aurora hut is about 700m from the Saariselkä starting gate. The route is maintained throughout the year.
- The closest huts are the Vellinsärpimä day-use hut and Karvaselkä day-use hut.
- Excursionmap.fi
Facilities
- A tables and benches.
- A wood-burning stove.
- A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed.
- Electricity.
- Large terrace.
- Take own toilet paper and drinking water.
Notices
- The hut is suitable for the disabled.
- When leaving the hut, remember that it has to be clean and ready for the next customers.
- Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.
- 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.
- Overnight stays are not possible.
Maintenance and Management
- Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.
- For more information contact Urho Kekkonen National Park Customer Service tel. int. +358 206 39 7200.