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Låktatjåkko
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“The mountain station was built in 1939 in the middle of the Second World War. At 1228 meters above sea level, Låktatjåkko mountain station is located on the mountain between Björkliden and Riksgränsen.”
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The GuardianSep 20

10 of the best mountain huts in Europe: bunkrooms, bothies and bonhomie

Beautifully situated refuges with superlative views offering sanctuary to intrepid hikers and climbers A good mountain hut, I reckon, should be small and only accessible on foot after considerable effort. Throw in a bit of historical interest and I’m bound to be happy. In which case, Cabaña Verónica in the Picos de Europa is a fine start to this list. It sleeps six, and at 2,325 metres requires…

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  • LåktatjåkkoPlaceThe mountain station was built in 1939 in the middle of the Second World War.
  • Elsewhere
  • Cabaña VerónicaPlacePicos de Europa, SpainFormer US Navy battleship gun turret, sleeps six.
  • Chata pod RysmiPlaceTatra Mountains, SlovakiaTraditional, well-run, basic, close to Rysy summit.
  • KredaricaPlaceTriglav National Park, SloveniaLast stop before Triglav summit, magnificent views.
  • Le Refuge de Ciottulu di MoriPlaceCorsica, FranceBare bones dining room, communal sleeping for 26.
  • BreiðvikPlaceEast Iceland, IcelandOn the coast with bunk rooms and well-appointed kitchen.
  • Elphin BothyPlaceAssynt, United KingdomFormer shepherd's cottage with a fireplace.
  • Rifugio NuvolauPlaceDolomites, ItalyOriginally built in 1883, known for stunning light and color.
  • Rifugio LagazuoiPlaceDolomites, Italy
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