Lean-to and grill shelters
Campfire sites can be found all around Janakkala in various locations. Some are behind forest hiking trails, some alongside winter ski routes, some at the beach, and some can be accessed by car. For some of the lean-to shelters, the owner occasionally supplies firewood, but to ensure fire safety, it is advisable to bring your own wood to most of the shelters. At Ahilammi, there is a shed from which firewood can be obtained via mobile payment. The person lighting the fire is always responsible for it, and fires should not be lit if the risk of spreading is high, for example, due to wind or dry terrain. Open fires should never be lit during a forest fire warning issued by the Meteorological Institute.
The lean-to shelters do not have winter maintenance unless otherwise stated.
Suruton
Alasjärventie, Tervakoski
Open campfire hut located at the beach, with a latrine available.
See the map of the Suruton area
Mallinkaistenjärvi
There are four campfire sites at the Mallinkaistenjärvi hiking area. All are located in beautiful spots by the lake. Firewood is available in the wood storage at the Kahilahti open campfire hut. Wood can be taken from the wood storage to other campfire sites.
Mallinkainen hiking map, print it out!
Mallinkaistenjärvi map in the electronic map service
The road leading to the P-area at Mallinkainen is not included in winter maintenance. The road is plowed occasionally, usually during the winter holiday weeks.
Lastujärvi campfire hut
Near Lastujärventie, at the Frisbee golf course.
The campfire hut was completed in 2020. Bring your own wood.
- P1 Parking area for 10 cars on Lastujärventie (distance to the hut 250m).
- P2 Parking area for 16 cars on Lastujärventie (distance to the hut 300m).
- P3 Parking area for 25 cars on Leipiönniementie (distance to the hut 700m).
Parking along Lastujärventie is prohibited.
Ahilammi
Kiramontie, Turenki
Large open campfire hut by the Hiidenjoki river with a wood shed, where firewood can be purchased via mobile payment, 4€/bag. There is a dock for paddlers at the shore. Plenty of parking space right next to the hut.
Valajärvi
Tanssilavan tie
The campfire hut by Valajärvi was completed in 2021. Bring your own wood. You can drive close to the shelter, with good parking available.
Harvialan Ämmännokka
Harvialan rantatie (access from the road end)
The lean-to shelter, completed in 2021, is located by the Hiidenjoki river at Harvialan Ämmännokka. Bring your own wood. It is a great resting spot for paddlers.
Ladun maja
Hausjärventie 1162
The lean-to shelter of Janakkalan Latu ry (Janakkala ski association) is located in the yard of the association’s Latumaja. You can also drive close to the shelter.
See the guidelines for Janakkalan Latu’s lean-to shelter.
Map of the Ladun maja area in the electronic map service.
Rehakka beach
Rehakantie 571
Grill shelter at the beach, with a latrine available. You can drive close to the shelter. Parking area available.
See the map of the Rehakka beach.
Laurinmäki nature trail
The lean-to shelter and campfire site built by the Tarinmaa village association in spring 2016 is located along the Laurinmäki nature trail. You will have to hike to the lean-to. Parking is available at the Laurinmäki parking area.
Räikälän kievari campfire site
Kernaalantie
Campfire site located in the Laurinmäki nature and culture area. You can drive close to the site if necessary, with parking available at the Laurinmäki parking area.
Virala
Saarelantie
A log lean-to and campfire site maintained by the Virala village association by the Koskenjoki river. There is a path leading to the lean-to, and you can leave your car by the side of Saarelantie.
See the map of the Virala area.
Hyvikkälä
Tapialantie 2
The campfire hut is located next to the Hyvikkälä VPK house and sports field. You can drive close to the hut, with good parking options available.
Jussin laavu in Kiipula
Located at the top of Matinvuori, this beautiful resting place can accommodate about 30 people. Grilling sausage and making coffee with a camping coffee pot is possible all year round. There is an outdoor toilet at the lean-to shelter.
You can go to the lean-to independently or book it for private use. Reservations and pricing inquiries can be made through Kiipula’s sales service: yrityspalvelut@kiipula.fi. Parking at the Kiipula parking area.
More information and pictures of the lean-to.
Kiipula campfire hut
The Kiipula campfire hut is a cozy and peaceful resting place for 15 people in a hilly landscape. Grilling sausage and making coffee with a camping coffee pot is also possible in winter. There is an outdoor toilet at the hut.
Using the hut requires a reservation. Reservations and pricing inquiries can be made through Kiipula’s sales service at yrityspalvelut@kiipula.fi.