Ahveninen Wilderness Hut – Embraced by Silence and Nature

By the lakeside, in the midst of Kylmäluoma’s rugged landscapes, stands a log-built hut where time itself seems to pause.

The nearest neighbor is far away, and the rush of everyday life never reaches here. Only the surface of the lake sparkles in the sun, and the forest hums in the background. Fallen trees from the Paula storm remind visitors of the immense power of nature, but also of its strength and resilience.

Inside the cabin, everything is simple and calm. One room with a wide lofted sleeping platform – mattresses and blankets ready for rest. As evening falls, warmth spreads from the wood stove, and light comes only from candles. Water is carried from the lake, meals are prepared on the stove, the gas hob, or by the glow of an open fire, and the day ends with a sauna a short walk away. The water pot starts to bubble, the stove radiates heat, and the cool embrace of the lake soon calls you in.

Here, everyday routines turn into simple rituals. Brewing morning coffee becomes a moment to focus on in a way that never happens at home. After the sauna, you can sit on the porch steps, watch the sun sink behind the lake, and feel the day slowly fade into evening. Nature is present in every moment – it is easy to fall into its rhythm.

Ahveninen is a wilderness hut without electricity or running water, but it offers so much more: peace, space to breathe, and the chance to be truly far away from it all.

Photos: September 25, 2025