Rabothytta, Tourist cabin in Hemnes Municipality, Norway
The modern cabin sits at 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) elevation beside the Okstindbreen glacier, offering shelter to mountaineers in Northern Norway with panoramic windows and well-equipped rooms for overnight stays in an Arctic environment.
The cabin opened in August 2014 through Hemnes Turistforening and was named after Charles Rabot, a 19th-century French glaciologist who mapped Arctic regions and documented glaciers in the Helgeland area.
The facility embodies Norwegian mountain tradition through its self-service principle, where hikers share meal preparation and organize firewood together, creating a community among travelers who venture into the remote Okstindan range.
Visitors reach the cabin via a marked 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) trail from Leirskarddalen valley parking area, taking approximately 90 minutes during summer. Hikers should bring warm clothing and provisions, as weather conditions can change rapidly.
The structure provides sleeping quarters for 30 guests and offers direct views of Oksskolten, Northern Norway's highest peak at 1,916 meters (6,286 feet), which remains continuously illuminated under the midnight sun from May through July.
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