Lean-to Shelters
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- Rovaniemi
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Most lean-to shelters in Rovaniemi are located along ski trails and snowmobile routes, making them perfect rest stops — for example, to grill sausages or enjoy traditional Finnish campfire coffee.
They are also popular hiking destinations in general, as they offer one of the few places where you can peacefully watch a campfire right near the city.
Some shelters are placed in easily accessible lo ...
Do the following
The lean-to shelters are freely available for everyone to use. Organized safari or program services are not allowed.
All shelters have a firewood shed and a campfire site. Be careful with fire. Remember that making a fire is strictly forbidden during forest fire warnings.
Lean-tos are especially busy in late winter and spring, so please be considerate and make space for the next visitors.
Use the trash bins if there are ones at the campsite or take your waste back with you. Do not leave any litter in nature.
If you arrive at a shelter and notice that there is no firewood or that something has been damaged, please report it to the maintenance staff.
To whom and on what terms
Lean-to shelters are open for everyone to use freely, but organized commercial activities are not allowed.
Local clubs and associations in Rovaniemi are also welcome to organize events at the shelters. However, it is kindly requested that event organizers bring some of their own firewood and take their trash with them.
Making a fire is strictly forbidden during forest fire or grass fire warnings.