Ylläs Ski Resort Season Opening

4–5.12.2026
Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980 Ylläsjärvi
ski.yllas.fi/tapahtumat

Ylläs Ski Resort Season Opening 4–6 December 2026 70 years of skiing – let’s celebrate! Ylläs Ski Resort turns 70, and we’re kicking off the winter season in style! Join us for a weekend of exciting activities, live music, unforgettable moments and fun on the slopes! Friday 4 December The celebrations begin with extended skiing hours, a spectacular torchlight ski show and live music by Finnish hip-hop group Lyömättömät! 10:00–19:00 | Extended Skiing Hours Gondola, Chairlift and Vekkuli open until 19:00, weather permitting. Torchlight Ski Show A spectacular descent by the Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo ski schools. Lyömättömät LIVE BistroHissi terrace. Opening Party | Lyömättömät LIVE Restaurant Taiga. Saturday 5 December 11:00–16:00 | Test Center Try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment at the Chairlift base station. KoneMuonio Discover the 2027 snowmobile models, spin the prize wheel and win great prizes! 13:30–15:00 | Carola Niemelä x Usva – Park Jam Join professional snowboarder Carola Niemelä and Usva Snow for a fun park jam at Ylläs Snow Park, featuring music, riding and prizes! 15:00 | POW Community Ride Join Protect Our Winters for a community ride down Tekniikkarinne! 16:00 | Retro Sled Race Old-school sled racing for kids and adults on the illuminated slope in the Kids’ Area! 70th Anniversary Cake Celebration Enjoy a slice of birthday cake at the Ski Resort Info! Sunday 6 December Celebrate Finland’s Independence Day with a traditional flag-raising ceremony, juice and gingerbread cookies! Join us to celebrate 70 years of Ylläs Ski Resort! Programme and schedule are subject to change.

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