Place to visit
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.
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
- 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.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Metsähallitus
It is one of the Hiking and History 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 UKK-kämppä is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time0:00
- FebBest time6:54
- MarBest time11:01
- AprPossible15:26
- MayPossible20:26
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time17:21
- SepBest time12:47
- OctPossible8:29
- NovBetter not3:15
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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 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.
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
- Porojärvi vuokratupaHiking48 m
- Porojärvi autiotupaHiking1.0 km
- Jogasjärvi varaustupaHiking4.2 km
- Jogasjärvi autiotupaHiking · History4.2 km
- Taapmajärvi autiotupaHiking6.9 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 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 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 Porojärvi vuokratupa, Porojärvi autiotupa, Jogasjärvi varaustupa. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- 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.