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

> Valtavaara is a mountain hut in Finland (Kuusamo), at 487 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 22 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 38. 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/valtavaara/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mountain hut · Hiking
- **Where:** Finland · Kuusamo
- **Elevation:** 487 m
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RVN Rovaniemi, 156 km as the crow flies
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Website:** [luontoon.fi](http://www.luontoon.fi/valtavaarapaivatupa)
- **Beds:** 0
- **Run by:** Metsähallitus
- **Coordinates:** 66.18672, 29.19174

## What it is and where

Valtavaara is a mountain hut in Finland (Kuusamo), at 487 m above sea level.

No fireplace

It is in [Kuusamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kuusamo/), where this site lists 11 more places to see, 6.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 66.18672, 29.19174; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 156 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=66.186724%2C29.191742)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=66.186724%2C29.191742)

- **Beds:** 0
- **Run by:** Metsähallitus

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 Valtavaara is **June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 3 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 7 h 41 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 09 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 56 |
| May | Possible | 18 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 22 h 19 |
| July | Best time | 20 h 26 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 30 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 40 |
| October | Possible | 9 h |
| November | Better not | 5 h 05 |
| December | Possible | 1 h 38 |

In June there are 22 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 38. 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

- [Rukatunturi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rukatunturi/): Ski resort · 2.6 km
- [Rukatunturi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruka/): Mountain in Kuusamo, Finland · 3.0 km
- [Konttainen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/konttainen/): Hill in Kuusamo, Finland · 3.0 km
- [Porontimajoki autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porontimajoki-autiotupa/): Hiking · 6.8 km
- [Porontimajoki myllytupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porontimajoki-myllytupa/): Hiking · 6.8 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 Valtavaara?

It is a mountain hut in Finland.

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

June to September. In June there are 22 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 38.

### How do you get to Valtavaara?

The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 156 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=66.186724%2C29.191742) 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 [Rukatunturi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rukatunturi/), [Rukatunturi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruka/), [Konttainen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/konttainen/). The rest is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/848936704), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).