Varkaankuru Lapp Hut, Finland: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Varkaankuru Lapp Hut is a mountain hut (Varkaankurun kota) in Finland (Äkäslompolo).

It is in Äkäslompolo, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 67.58258, 24.22747; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the Hiking 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 Varkaankuru Lapp Hut is June to September.

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

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

• KellostapuliHill in Kolari, Finland823 m
• Restricted area: VarkaankuruProtected area900 m
• Ylläs Ski Resort, ÄkäslompoloSki resort1.3 km
• YlläsFell in Kolari, Finland2.0 km
• Kesänkijärvi kotaHiking2.2 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

Keep reading

• Äkäslompolo26 places to see in and around Äkäslompolo, Finland: Ylläs, Kellostapuli, Kuertunturi. Best time: June to September.
• 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.