Koivuluoto, Open Wilderness Hut

Aerial view of Koivuluoto open wilderness hut and its surroundings.
Koivuluoto Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Mika Rokka.
Koivuluoto open wilderness hut in summer. A wheelbarrow is leaning against the wall of the hut.
Photo: Jussi Sutela.
The gas oven, wood stove and fireplace of the hut.
Photo: Jussi Sutela.
A dining table with bunk beds on both sides.
Photo: Jussi Sutela.

Type

Open Wilderness Hut, 8 persons

Location

Southern Finland, Kymenlaakso Region, town of Hamina, Gulf of Finland National Park.

Previously a rescue station belonging to the Finnish Lifeboat Institution, the hut is located in the Gulf of Finland National Park in the northeast corner of Koivuluoto island.

Coordinates

Koivuluoto, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.3087' lon: 27° 23.9236'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6685461 E: 522034

Maps

  • Sea map A Vyborg - Helsinki
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Facilities

  • Gas oven, wood stove, fireplace.
  • Beds, mattresses, and pillows for 8 people.
  • The yard has a campfire site and a dry toilet.

Notices

The hut is located on an island. Visitors must bring their own drinking water.
Pets are not permitted in the hut.
Safety on hiking

Waste Management

There are no waste collection points on the island. Read more about Hiking without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Natural Heritage Services. For additional information, see Maretarium (maretarium.fi) tel. +358 (0)40 311 0330

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.

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