Aurora, Rental Hut

Aurora, Rental Hut, 40-50 persons. In the same building there is a day-use hut.
A large wooden building with sandy land in front and forest in the background. The gable roof of the building descends to the ground, and there is no wall visible at the front. The end of the building is triangular. In the middle of the long wall is a passage leading to a wooden ramp. There is a chimney on both sides of the long wall
Photo: Aini Magga / Metsähallitus.
There are almost thirty people of different ages on the large wooden terrace. People have gathered in small groups, talking and a few have a cup in their hands. The wooden roof of the building on the right side of the terrace rises up at a steep angle. The wall of the building is mainly glass.
Photo: Aini Magga.
In the nightime, the snow-covered building is in the middle of a snowy forest. Stars shine in the sky and a warm orange light shines from the doorway in the middle of the building.
Photo: Jaakko Posti.
A building photographed from above in a reddish light in the middle of a snowy forest. There is a large terrace outside the building. In the background you can see a lot of buildings, also high-rise buildings .
Photo: Jaakko Posti.

You can book the Aurora hut near the Saariselkä tourist resort to host events or parties. Aurora is located along a marked and illuminated trail, approximately 700 metres from the Saariselkä entrance gate. There is an open day-use hut and a large, shared terrace at the other end of the hut. There are two campfire sites and a dry toilet outside.

Location

Price

Minimum  reservation time is 2 hours. 
December - April and September 50€/h (incl. VAT 24%).
May - August and October - November  30€/h (incl. VAT 24%).
 

Keys

Key for the hut is in a coded key box located outside at the hut door. You will receive further instructions and the code when booking.

Facilities

  • A table and benches.
  • A wood-burning stove.
  • A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed.
  • Electricity.
  • Air conditioning.
  • A large terrace.
  • Take toilet paper and drinking water with you.

Notices

  • The hut is accessible.
  • The reservation conditions include cleaning the hut after the stay and taking away the trash. We charge a cleaning fee of EUR 250 for neglecting the final cleaning.
  • Pets are not permitted in the hut.
  • Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.
  • Overnight stays are not possible.
  • Safety on hiking.

Maintenance and Management

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.

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Guidelines on using Rental Huts

Read Guidelines on using Rental Huts.