Place to visit
Gappohytta, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Gappohytta is a mountain hut in Sweden (Enontekiö), at 706 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May 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
- Where
- Sweden
- Elevation
- 706 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 1,053 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ut.no
- Beds
- 20
- Run by
- DNT Oslo og Omegn
- Coordinates
- 69.05298, 20.25417
What it is and where
Gappohytta is a mountain hut in Sweden (Enontekiö), at 706 m above sea level.
It is in Enontekiö, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 69.05298, 20.25417; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 1,053 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 20
- Run by
- DNT Oslo og Omegn
It is one of the Hiking places in Sweden. 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 Gappohytta is May to September.
- JanPossible0:00
- FebPossible6:55
- MarPossible11:01
- AprPossible15:25
- MayBest time20:21
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time17:19
- SepBest time12:46
- OctPossible8:30
- NovBetter not3:20
- DecPossible0:00
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.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden 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 Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
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
- Goldahytta - GappohyttaHiking4.1 km
- Gappohytta - RostahyttaHiking4.5 km
- PältsanMountain in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden5.1 km
- Nordkalottruta Etapp 13: Treriksröset - PältsestuganSection of the Arctic Trail9.1 km
- STF Pältsa Mountain cabinMountains · Hiking9.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Stockholm Archipelago Trail: discontinuous trail across islands in the Stockholm archipelago between Arholma and Landsort
- Sörmlandsleden: hiking trail in Södermanland County, Sweden
- Blåhammarens Mountain Station
- Ingegerdsleden: hiking trail in Sweden
- STF Alesjaure Mountain cabin: Swedish mountain cabin
Every Sweden place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gappohytta?
It is a mountain hut in Sweden.
When is the best time to visit Gappohytta?
May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Gappohytta?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 1,053 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden 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 Goldahytta - Gappohytta, Gappohytta - Rostahytta, Pältsan. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.