Huts
In Metsähallitus’ destinations there are both free and chargeable huts where hikers can rest and stay overnight. In addition to the huts, other free and chargeable rest areas include, among others, lean-to shelters, tent sites, and cooking shelters.
All of Metsähallitus’ free and chargeable rest areas can be found in the Luontoon.fi service. The service also includes free and chargeable rest areas maintained by other parties. Metsähallitus’ shared rental huts and rental huts as well as other chargeable rest areas are reserved in the Eräluvat.fi service.
Rest areas are located both near cities and in the heart of the wilderness. Some destinations are difficult to access and outside the marked trails. Check the destination information and choose a destination according to your skill level before heading out. Also remember to check the current news of the area in the Luontoon.fi service.
Nature tourism companies may use Metsähallitus’ huts as rest areas for their customers, but this requires a permit from Metsähallitus. Read more in the information bank for entrepreneurs.
Huts and other rest areas for overnight stay
Rest areas intended for overnight stay include shared rental huts, rental huts, and open wilderness huts as well as, for example, lean-to shelters and camping sites. Among the rest areas intended for overnight stay, there are both free and chargeable options.
Huts and other rest areas for day use
Rest areas intended for day use include, among others, day-use huts, rental campfire huts, cooking shelters, and saunas. Day-use rest areas include both free and chargeable options.
Hut News
1.10.2025
Exceptions to customer service hours in October
The hut sales and customer service of Metsähallitus Wildlife & Parks will be exceptionally closed from October 28 to 30. At other times, customer service is open on weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM.
9.9.2025
Announcement: Permits for Commercial Fishing
Metsähallitus announces the application period for commercial fishing permits in the Northern Lapland region for the years 2026–2028 and in other parts of Finland for the years 2026–2030. Permits should primarily be applied for electronically via the Eräluvat.fi service between September 15 and October 10, 2025, 4:15 PM.
5.9.2025
Wildlife in the wilderness huts
Please note that Metsähallitus huts are remote and modest destinations, and their interiors may contain voles and their droppings.