Yllas

Although Ylläs is a smaller resort when compared to other Lapland ski towns, it offers several cafés, bars and service-oriented slope restaurants you can visit during your stay.  Ylläs exudes a low-key vibe which makes it a popular area for families. Ylläs is home to two authentic Lappish villages, Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi. It also boasts two ski resorts, Sport Resort Ylläs on the Ylläsjärvi village side and Ylläs Ski Resort on the Äkäslompolo village side.

Ylläs is a recommended area for spotting the elusive Northern Lights as the skies here can be exceptionally clear, with very little light pollution in many areas of the resort. Lapland boasts exceptionally good air quality and the area around the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park officially has the cleanest air in Europe. The national park covers an area of approximately 1020km² and is the third largest national park in Finland.

No matter how you choose to spend your time in Ylläs, the resort encompasses everything necessary for the perfect Lapland getaway offering a large selection of winter activities including immersive reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. It also plays host to Finland’s longest ski slopes, a network of excellent cross-country trails and offers a selection of accommodation options including idyllic high-quality log cabins.

For the snow sports enthusiasts, it is worth noting that one ski pass covers both ski resorts and all the slopes. The services available to skiers on both sides of the fell include equipment rental, ski tuition, slope restaurants, shops and childcare facilities.

The Snow Village, incorporating the Snow Hotel, is a popular tourist attraction which is built each winter to a different theme using approximately 20 million kilos of snow and 350,000 kilos of clear ice. It is an approximate 25-35 minute transfer depending on which village you are staying in and is recommended as a short excursion (or you can arrange a taxi to the attraction instead).