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

> Urtashotelli is a mountain hut in Finland (Enontekiö). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is 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/urtashotelli/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mountain hut · Hiking
- **Where:** Finland · Enontekiö
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RVN Rovaniemi, 352 km as the crow flies
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Website:** [patikka.net](http://www.patikka.net/Tupaluettelot/kasivarsi/tuvat/urtashotelli.htm)
- **Beds:** 2
- **Booking:** Not needed
- **Coordinates:** 69.20265, 21.18929

## What it is and where

Urtashotelli is a mountain hut in Finland (Enontekiö).

No woodshed, so no firewood. Private but open for all.

Its coordinates are 69.20265, 21.18929; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 352 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=69.202647%2C21.189288)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=69.202647%2C21.189288)

- **Beds:** 2
- **Booking:** Not needed

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 Urtashotelli is **June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 0 h |
| February | Possible | 6 h 53 |
| March | Possible | 11 h |
| April | Possible | 15 h 27 |
| May | Possible | 20 h 29 |
| June | Best time | 24 h |
| July | Best time | 24 h |
| August | Best time | 17 h 22 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 47 |
| October | Possible | 8 h 29 |
| November | Better not | 3 h 12 |
| December | Possible | 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.

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

- [Kovddoskaisi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/govddosgaisi/): Mountain in Enontekiö municipality, Finland · 3.5 km
- [Nordkalottruta Etapp 8: Pihtsusjärvi - Meekonjärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nordkalottruta-etapp-8-pihtsusjarvi-meekonjarvi/): Section of the Arctic Trail · 4.8 km
- [Pihtsusjärvi wilderness hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pihtsusjarvi-wilderness-hut/): Hiking · 5.1 km
- [Lossujärvi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lossujarvi-autiotupa/): Hiking · 6.9 km
- [Meekonjärvi varaustupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/meekonjarvi-varaustupa/): Hiking · 7.6 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 Urtashotelli?

It is a mountain hut in Finland.

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

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

### How do you get to Urtashotelli?

The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 352 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=69.202647%2C21.189288) 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 [Kovddoskaisi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/govddosgaisi/), [Nordkalottruta Etapp 8: Pihtsusjärvi - Meekonjärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nordkalottruta-etapp-8-pihtsusjarvi-meekonjarvi/), [Pihtsusjärvi wilderness hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pihtsusjarvi-wilderness-hut/). The rest is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/467847165), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

