# UKK-kämppä, Finland: what it is and when to go

> UKK-kämppä is a mountain hut in Finland (Enontekiö). Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 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.

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

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mountain hut · Hiking, History
- **Where:** Finland · Enontekiö
- **Best time:** December to March and June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RVN Rovaniemi, 338 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [luontoon.fi](https://www.luontoon.fi/porojarvivuokratupa)
- **Run by:** Metsähallitus
- **Coordinates:** 69.1465, 21.58635

## What it is and where

UKK-kämppä is a mountain hut in Finland (Enontekiö).

Its coordinates are 69.1465, 21.58635; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 338 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=69.146502%2C21.586355)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=69.146502%2C21.586355)

- **Run by:** Metsähallitus

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/senderismo/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/historia/) 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 UKK-kämppä is **December to March and June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 0 h |
| February | Best time | 6 h 54 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 01 |
| April | Possible | 15 h 26 |
| May | Possible | 20 h 26 |
| June | Best time | 24 h |
| July | Best time | 24 h |
| August | Best time | 17 h 21 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 47 |
| October | Possible | 8 h 29 |
| November | Better not | 3 h 15 |
| December | Best time | 0 h |

In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiking | June to September | December to May and October |
| History | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: UKK-kämppä has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

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

- [Porojärvi vuokratupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porojarvi-vuokratupa/): Hiking · 48 m
- [Porojärvi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porojarvi-autiotupa/): Hiking · 1.0 km
- [Jogasjärvi varaustupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/jogasjarvi-varaustupa/): Hiking · 4.2 km
- [Jogasjärvi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/jogasjarvi-autiotupa/): Hiking · History · 4.2 km
- [Taapmajärvi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/taapmajarvi-autiotupa/): Hiking · 6.9 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 UKK-kämppä?

It is a mountain hut in Finland.

### When is the best time to visit UKK-kämppä?

December to March and June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.

### How do you get to UKK-kämppä?

The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 338 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=69.146502%2C21.586355) 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 [Porojärvi vuokratupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porojarvi-vuokratupa/), [Porojärvi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porojarvi-autiotupa/), [Jogasjärvi varaustupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/jogasjarvi-varaustupa/). The rest is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/601304937), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

