Accommodation Overview
Surrounded by serene woodland and traditional charm, these rustic cabins are ideal for families seeking a truly authentic Lapland experience. After exhilarating days filled with skiing, reindeer rides, and unforgettable encounters with Santa, unwind the Finnish way — in your private sauna. Each cabin also features a crackling fireplace, perfect for warming up with a hot chocolate after sledding through the snowy forest.
Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the swimming pool, saunas, and fitness room at the nearby Äkäs Hotel, adding extra comfort and relaxation to your stay.
The Äkäs Hotel is just a short walk away, offering evening entertainment with a lively bar, dancefloor, nightclub, and restaurant — ideal for those looking to celebrate the season in style. If you're staying on a bed & breakfast or half-board basis, you'll enjoy delicious meals served at the hotel. For added convenience, each cabin includes a small kitchenette, and a well-stocked supermarket is just a 10–15-minute stroll away — perfect for picking up festive treats and local delights.
A private visit with Father Christmas in his snowy woodland hideaway is a memory your family will treasure forever. Children (and adults!) can soak in the magic of the season, surrounded by the beauty of Lapland’s winter wonderland.
Beyond Santa’s grotto, adventure awaits in every direction. Step outside your cabin and directly onto the cross-country ski trails — part of a breathtaking 314-kilometre network weaving through Ylläs' pristine landscape. For downhill skiers, the nearby slopes are easily reached by ski bus (payable locally), and night skiing under floodlit skies offers a truly magical experience.
Optional excursions include reindeer sleigh rides or snowmobile safaris — the ultimate way to explore Lapland’s frozen wilderness.
General information
Check-in: 4pm
Check-out: 10am
Additional information
No. of cabins: 16
No. of buildings: 8
Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: No
Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your cabin due to access/regulations on where transfer vehicles can stop.
The Akas Cabins are not suitable for wheelchair users. Please give our Reservations Team a call if you would like to discuss booking this accommodation.
Food/Drinks
The Äkäs Cabins are on a bed and breakfast basis with optional half-board upgrade.
Each morning enjoy a hearty buffet-style breakfast in the Äkäs Hotel restaurant, with a choice of hot and cold options.
If you have upgraded to half board, you can enjoy an evening dinner buffet with three courses; the menu features Lappish specialties and locally sourced products. Meals are taken at the Äkäs Hotel which is around 100metres away from the cabins.
There is an optional credit (approx. €10 adult & €5 child) towards the à la carte menu instead of buffet dinner. Please inform the hotel reception by 6pm the night before.
A Festive Feast, a Christmas celebration meal with games and music, is included on the final night of your holiday. Please note that the Festive Feast will replace your last half-board dinner.
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:
Vegetarians
Please note that all special dietary meals will be served from the labelled buffet. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.
Board basis available: Half Board, Self Catering
Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the swimming pool, saunas, and fitness room at the nearby Äkäs Hotel, adding extra comfort and relaxation to your stay.
The Äkäs Hotel is just a short walk away, offering evening entertainment with a lively bar, dancefloor, nightclub, and restaurant — ideal for those looking to celebrate the season in style. If you're staying on a bed & breakfast or half-board basis, you'll enjoy delicious meals served at the hotel. For added convenience, each cabin includes a small kitchenette, and a well-stocked supermarket is just a 10–15-minute stroll away — perfect for picking up festive treats and local delights.
A private visit with Father Christmas in his snowy woodland hideaway is a memory your family will treasure forever. Children (and adults!) can soak in the magic of the season, surrounded by the beauty of Lapland’s winter wonderland.
Beyond Santa’s grotto, adventure awaits in every direction. Step outside your cabin and directly onto the cross-country ski trails — part of a breathtaking 314-kilometre network weaving through Ylläs' pristine landscape. For downhill skiers, the nearby slopes are easily reached by ski bus (payable locally), and night skiing under floodlit skies offers a truly magical experience.
Optional excursions include reindeer sleigh rides or snowmobile safaris — the ultimate way to explore Lapland’s frozen wilderness.
General information
Check-in: 4pm
Check-out: 10am
Additional information
No. of cabins: 16
No. of buildings: 8
Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: No
Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your cabin due to access/regulations on where transfer vehicles can stop.
The Akas Cabins are not suitable for wheelchair users. Please give our Reservations Team a call if you would like to discuss booking this accommodation.
Food/Drinks
The Äkäs Cabins are on a bed and breakfast basis with optional half-board upgrade.
Each morning enjoy a hearty buffet-style breakfast in the Äkäs Hotel restaurant, with a choice of hot and cold options.
If you have upgraded to half board, you can enjoy an evening dinner buffet with three courses; the menu features Lappish specialties and locally sourced products. Meals are taken at the Äkäs Hotel which is around 100metres away from the cabins.
There is an optional credit (approx. €10 adult & €5 child) towards the à la carte menu instead of buffet dinner. Please inform the hotel reception by 6pm the night before.
A Festive Feast, a Christmas celebration meal with games and music, is included on the final night of your holiday. Please note that the Festive Feast will replace your last half-board dinner.
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:
Vegetarians
Please note that all special dietary meals will be served from the labelled buffet. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.
Board basis available: Half Board, Self Catering
What we love about Akas Cabins Santa Break:
- Use of all facilities at the Akas Hotel
- The roaring fire in the fireplace
What we love about Akas Cabins Santa Break:
- Use of all facilities at the Akas Hotel
- The roaring fire in the fireplace
Akas Cabins Santa Break Facilites:
- Facilities are located in the Äkäs Hotel
- Fitness room
- Free use of sauna (separate for men and women), indoor swimming pool, whirlpool
- Pool towels (payable locally)
Akas Cabins Santa Break Facilites:
- Facilities are located in the Äkäs Hotel
- Free use of sauna (separate for men and women), indoor swimming pool, whirlpool
- Fitness room
- Pool towels (payable locally)
Within your accommodation:
- Sauna
- WiFi
- WC
- Hairdryer
- One linen and towel set included, per person per week
- Fireplace
- Shower
- TV
- Small kitchen area with fridge, microwave, toaster, 2 ring hob and coffee maker
- Final clean included (bins to be emptied before check out)
Within your accommodation:
- Sauna
- Fireplace
- WiFi
- Shower
- WC
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Small kitchen area with fridge, microwave, toaster, 2 ring hob and coffee maker
- One linen and towel set included, per person per week
- Final clean included (bins to be emptied before check out)
Some facts:
- 16 Cabins
Some facts:
- 16 Cabins
Room Types
Äkas Studio Cabins
These are about 31m² and sleep up to three people, with twin beds and a single sofa bed. The semi-detached log cabins are all open plan and have private entrances.
These are about 31m² and sleep up to three people, with twin beds and a single sofa bed. The semi-detached log cabins are all open plan and have private entrances.