A Scandinavian Specialty

2 years ago by simplymath to c/backpacking

Scandinavia often has these three-walled cabins available on a first-come, first-served basis. In Swedish, they're called vindskydd, or wind shelter. This particular one is northeast of Umeå, Sweden. No guarantees on what they're called elsewhere, but I have seen them in Finland as well. And I have heard of but not seen of them in Norway. In general, the freedom to roam is quite strong in these three countries as long as you are respectful and stay out of obviously private spaces like personal gardens or farm fields. Happy travels!

kersploosh 10 points 2 years ago

In the northeast US we have something similar called Adirondack shelters. The fire pit is outside the shelter, though. As usual, the Scandinavian version is better.

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simplymath 5 points 2 years ago

They do vary in quality between locations. The Appalachian trail shelter outside of Springfield Massachusetts is definitely better than the one the local high school kids use to drink beer, which is very much like the one pictured.

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fmstrat 1 point 2 years ago

I've never used these in the Adirondacks, but instead tented near them.

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Dasus 6 points 2 years ago

Very common in Finland. Probably don't need even an hours walk to find one from pretty much anywhere in the country.

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Truffle 2 points 2 years ago

It would be lovely to have a chance to experience hiking/ backpacking like this!

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MysteriousSophon21 1 point a year ago

If you ever plan a Scandinavian backpacking trip, defintiely bring a portable power station - I used one last summer and it was a lifesaver for multi-day hikes between these shelters (check out gearscouts.com for good options that won't weigh down your pack).

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cosmicrookie 1 point 2 years ago

In Denmark they are called 'Shelters' but with a Scandinavian accent.

Although you just find them and use them, you can book them in advance. It would suck to hike for 15 hours just to find your plans ruined because someone else had the same plans as you.

They are very popular for new years eve too (if you have dogs)

https://book.naturstyrelsen.dk/

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EmoDuck 1 point 2 years ago

Seen them here in Germany too but they are rare and I don't know if they have a name.

We also don't have the right to roam as you do

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