Ylläs - Freedom on the Seven Fells - Authentic Lapp Adventures

Summer in Ylläs

Äkäslompolo village is located on the north side of the fell and Ylläsjärvi village on the south side. The unique Lappish culture and the opportunity to take part in numerous outdoor activities guarantee that your visit will be memorable and that you'll return home replenished and full of energy. The weekly summer activity programmes at Ylläs offer a wide range of trips and other activities for individual travellers. Unforgettable excursions also await those interested in hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fish, cycling, river rafting or riverboat tours.

Did you know…? A memorable experience for many visitors to the Pallas-Ylläs national park is the climb from the east end of Lake Kesänkijärvi along the Pirunkuru ravine to top of the 517 metre Kesänkitunturi Fell. The old pine forests on the slope with ancient and still growing trees are the most beautiful in the area.

Winter in Ylläs

With 61 slopes and 330 km of ski-trails, Ylläs has become one of the biggest winter holiday resorts in Finland, without losing any of its Lapp charm. There is plenty of space to either enjoy a moment of peace and quiet by yourself or have plenty of fun in good company. Ylläs offers fascinating adventures with or without professional guides.

You can try husky, reindeer, Icelandic pony or snowmobile safaris, snowshoe hiking, kick-sledding, ice-fishing and several other outdoor winter activities. A visit to the Snow Village is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Cross-country skiers return to Ylläs year after year for obvious reasons: Ylläs boasts a larger network of trails than any other Finnish resort. A total of 330 km of meticulously maintained trails are available, and 38 km of these trails are illuminated.

Did you know…? Ylläs is also home to the longest downhill runs in Finland. It's also one of the most popular destinations among telemark skiers and off-piste skiers who love the wealth of untouched snow.