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Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut, Finland: what it is and when to go
Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut is a summit (Pernu Palotunturin autiotupa) in Finland (Posio), at 391 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking, Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 22 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 32. 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
- Summit · Hiking, Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Pernu Palotunturin autiotupa
- Where
- Finland · Posio
- Elevation
- 391 m
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 87 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- posiolapland.com
- Beds
- 3
- Run by
- Parks & Wildlife Finland
- Coordinates
- 66.25152, 27.61139
What it is and where
Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut is a summit (Pernu Palotunturin autiotupa) in Finland (Posio), at 391 m above sea level.
Wilderness hut with fireplace (kamina) and sleeping space for 3 persons, firewood shed, dry toilet - survey 2021.
It is in Posio, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 66.25152, 27.61139; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 87 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 3
- Run by
- Parks & Wildlife Finland
It is one of the Hiking, Nature and Mountains 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 Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut is June to September.
- JanPossible3:43
- FebPossible7:40
- MarPossible11:09
- AprPossible14:57
- MayPossible18:45
- JunBest time22:26
- JulBest time20:29
- AugBest time16:31
- SepBest time12:40
- OctPossible8:59
- NovBetter not5:03
- DecPossible1:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 32. 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 |
| Nature | June to September | December to May and October |
| Mountains | June to September | December to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut 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
- KuovitunturiSummit4.2 km
- Piippukota vuokrakämppäHiking11 km
- KoronjääHiking12 km
- Pajupuro autiotupaHiking13 km
- Korouoma retkeilyreittiHiking15 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 Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut?
It is a summit (Pernu Palotunturin autiotupa in the local language) in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut?
June to September. In June there are 22 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 32.
How do you get to Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 87 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 Kuovitunturi, Piippukota vuokrakämppä, Koronjää. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Posio13 places to see in and around Posio, Finland: Posio Church, Aimovaara, Kiri slopes. 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.
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