# Oravankolo, Finland: what it is and when to go

> Oravankolo is a mountain hut in Finland (Helsinki). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 18 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 26. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/oravankolo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mountain hut · Hiking
- **Where:** Finland · Ruuhilammentie 69
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 28 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [luontoon.fi](http://www.luontoon.fi/oravankolovuokratupa)
- **Coordinates:** 60.33462, 24.46458

## What it is and where

Oravankolo is a mountain hut in Finland (Helsinki).

It is in [Helsinki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/helsinki/), where this site lists 123 more places to see, 31 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 60.33462, 24.46458; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 28 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=60.33462%2C24.46458)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.33462%2C24.46458)

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/senderismo/) places in Finland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Oravankolo is **June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 6 h 15 |
| February | Possible | 8 h 44 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 20 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 15 |
| May | Possible | 16 h 53 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 33 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 50 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 31 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| November | Better not | 7 h |
| December | Possible | 5 h 26 |

In June there are 18 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 26. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Kattilankota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kattilankota/): Hiking · 1.7 km
- [Tikankolo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tikankolo/): Hiking · 2.1 km
- [Nuuksio Reindeer Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nuuksio-reindeer-park/): With kids · Wildlife · 5.8 km
- [Partiokämpät Suositko ja Louhi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/partiokampat-suositko-ja-louhi/): Hiking · 5.8 km
- [Palojärven talviuintipaikka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/palojarven-talviuintipaikka/): Hot spring bath · 6.3 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

## More in Finland: Hiking

- [E1 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/european-long-distance-path-e1/): walking path
- [Karhunkierros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/iso-karhunkierros/): well-known 80 km hiking trail in Finland
- [Aalistunturi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/aalistunturi/): Summit
- [Kultala in Ivalojoki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ivalojoen-kultalan-vaentupa-varaustupa/): museum in Inari, Finland
- [Suttesgáldu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/sulaojan-luontopolku/): spring in Utsjoki, Finland
- [Aakenusjärvi Lapp Hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/aakenusjarvi-lapp-hut/)

Every Finland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/senderismo/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oravankolo?

It is a mountain hut in Finland.

### When is the best time to visit Oravankolo?

June to September. In June there are 18 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 26.

### How do you get to Oravankolo?

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 28 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.33462%2C24.46458) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse).

### 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 [Kattilankota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kattilankota/), [Tikankolo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tikankolo/), [Nuuksio Reindeer Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nuuksio-reindeer-park/). The rest is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/918826422), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).