Place to visit
Aakenustupa, Finland: what it is and when to go
Aakenustupa is a mountain hut in Finland (Äkäslompolo). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Hiking
- Where
- Finland · Kittilä
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 137 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Run by
- Parks & Wildlife Finland
- Coordinates
- 67.67827, 24.51901
What it is and where
Aakenustupa is a mountain hut in Finland (Äkäslompolo).
It is in Äkäslompolo, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 67.67827, 24.51901; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Parks & Wildlife Finland
It is one of the Hiking places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Aakenustupa is June to September.
- JanPossible2:29
- FebPossible7:19
- MarPossible11:05
- AprPossible15:10
- MayPossible19:27
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time21:50
- AugBest time16:53
- SepBest time12:43
- OctPossible8:45
- NovBetter not4:18
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ylläs-Levi kesäreittiHiking2.5 km
- Haavepalo Lapp HutHiking4.9 km
- Tammitupa Day Trip HutHiking5.8 km
- Pyhäjärvi Wilderness HutHiking6.0 km
- Pyhäjärvi kotaHiking6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Karhunkierros: well-known 80 km hiking trail in Finland
- Aalistunturi: Summit
- Kultala in Ivalojoki: museum in Inari, Finland
- Suttesgáldu: spring in Utsjoki, Finland
- Aakenusjärvi Lapp Hut
Every Finland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aakenustupa?
It is a mountain hut in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Aakenustupa?
June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Aakenustupa?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 137 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ylläs-Levi kesäreitti, Haavepalo Lapp Hut, Tammitupa Day Trip Hut. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Äkäslompolo26 places to see in and around Äkäslompolo, Finland: Ylläs, Kellostapuli, Kuertunturi. Best time: June to September.
- Hiking583 places for hiking in Finland, from E1 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude a
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.