Children & youth in Ylläs Outdoor Week
NUTS Kids & Juniors
In conjunction with NUTS Ylläs Pallas, we will once again host a low-threshold trail running event for children and youth! Young people of all ages and skill levels are welcome to these fun and joyful outdoor competitions. Come have fun and challenge yourself!
Date: 17.7.2025
Werneri’s bike frenzy
Free cycling event for children under 12!
In this event, we will explore Ylläs Bike Park in a relaxed manner – no competition, just learning together. We will go over the rules and ride on easy trails and the pump track.
Bring your own bike and helmet; balance bikes are also welcome! An adult should accompany the youngest children. Werneri the Bunny might also make an appearance if he can take a break from his summer vacation!
Organizer: Ylläs Bike Park
Date: 14.7.
Time: 11.00–12.30 meeting at 11.00 in front of the Ylläs Express chairlift
Date: 18.7.
Time: 14.00–15.30 meeting at 14.00 in front of the Ylläs Express chairlift
Location: Ylläs Bike Park, Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980 Kolari
Bike-Werneri 1 Course
New bike park riders under 10 years old will get to know Ylläs Bike Park’s fun children’s tracks in a safe and guided way. During the course, participants will learn how to control the bike on flat ground and in the training area. They will also become familiar with the children’s tracks and learn how to use the carpet lift. The course requires a minimum of two participants.
Organizer: Ylläs Bike Park
Date: 15.7.–17.7. ja 22.–23.7.
Time: 14.00–16.00
Price: 35€ /person
Location: Ylläs Bike Park, Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980 Kolari
Canoeing for the whole family: Relaxing canoe trip on Kesänkijoki
Especially for families with children, this trip paddles along Kesänkijoki at a pace suitable for juniors. One adult and one young person or at most two small children can fit in a canoe. Some swimming ability is recommended, even though Kesänkijoki is shallow and has a gentle current.
Organizer: Ylläs Experiences
Starting point: Ylläs Experiences’ point (inside K-supermarket Jounin Kauppa) 15 minutes before the start time of the trip.
Includes: Necessary equipment for canoeing, guidance, lunch, and transportation from Jounin Kauppa and back.
Note: Please indicate the ages and sizes of the juniors in your group when registering.
Bring Along: Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, spare clothes, and your own water bottle.
Dates: 16.7., 18.7. ja 23.7.
Time: 10.30-13.00
Price: 50€ / adult, 40€ / child (max. 14 yrs.)
Ylläs Experiences location: Sannanrannantie 3, 95970 Äkäslompolo
Registration: No later than the previous day either by email at info@yllasexperiences.com or at our point inside K-Supermarket Jounin Kauppa. Places are filled in the order of registration, and registration is binding. Last-minute spots can be inquired about on the same day at our counter at Jounin Kauppa or by phone at +358 40 7201386 / +358 40 727 0594.
Other activities suitable for children and youth during Outdoor Week
Evening orienteering Ylläksen Rasti organizes weekly evening orienteering events, including a course suitable for children.
Get to know the bike park course Ylläs Bike Park. This course is suitable for participants aged 14 and up.
MTB Riding technique for beginners Ylläs Bike Park. Suitable for juniors who already ride full-sized bikes.
Essential MTB riding techniques Ylläs Bike Park. Suitable for juniors who already ride full-sized bikes.
Weekly disc golf competitions Into disc golf? Join the weekly competitions with the whole family!
Horseback riding tours Children under 12 must have prior regular riding experience.
Rönölä fair Enjoy the lively market atmosphere with the whole family.