Come and experience the magic of Ylläs – a place where every day is a new adventure. Start your day by enjoying the fresh air and head to Ylläs’ extensive ski trails, which offer challenges for both beginners and experienced skiers. The ski slopes invite you to the thrill of speed, and the off-piste slopes provide unforgettable experiences for adventurous skiers. However, Ylläs offers much more for the whole family to experience than just skiing and snowboarding.
tips to make your winter holiday even more diverse
Outdoor Activity
- Try fatbikes on groomed winter trails and enjoy the thrill of speed in a new way. Rent a bike or outsource the route selection to a professional and book a guided bike tour.
- Lift-assisted sledding – Experience an adrenaline rush on the 480-meter-long lift-assisted sledding track, which offers excitement for the whole family. Lift-assisted sledding always starts from the Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo, where you can buy the tickets. Warning! You will leave with a smile on your face. Please note that for safety reasons, the sledder must be at least 140 cm tall or 12 years old.
- Ylläs KIDS area at Ylläs Ski Resort in Ylläsjärvi has a covered carpet lift, a sledding hill, a lean-to and a fast-paced tube hill. There is also an easy practice slope for the little ones in the family. You can use sleds and tires designed for the tube hill in the area.
- Sledding hill – Spend a fun day at the sledding hill, where there is joy for both children and adults. During sledding breaks, you can enjoy a picnic by the campfire. The longest sledding hills in the area can be found on both sides of the fell at the ski resort.
- Mini snowmobiling for kids – At Ylläsjärvi, TunturiFlow offers the opportunity for children’s snowmobiling. In their yard, there is a children’s snowmobile track where children over 6 years old can drive on a marked track under adult supervision.
- Ski school – Improve your skills at the ski school, whether you want to become a better skier or refine your cross-country skiing technique. Professional instructors will help you develop. The ski school offers something for everyone.
Unique experiences
- Lapland Hotels SnowVillage – Visit a castle made of snow and ice, where you can admire stunning ice sculptures, dine in the ice restaurant, drink cocoa in the ice bar, or stay overnight in the ice hotel. Lainio’s SnowVillage is like something out of a fairy tale – the sculptures made of snow and ice, the soundscapes of the spaces, and the annually changing themes offer an unforgettable experience.
- Northern lights dinner at Restaurant Ylläskammi – Hop on a snowcat and experience an unforgettable journey to the top of Ylläs. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 719 meters in Ylläskammi and admire the dancing Northern Lights on the way back.
- Wilderness cafés – Stop to enjoy a cup of hot coffee and local delicacies in cozy wilderness cafés. Some cafés can be reached by car. You can also get there by skiing, cycling, walking, or even snowshoeing.
- Ice swimming and sauna – Relax in a traditional Finnish sauna and refresh yourself with a dip in the ice hole. Explore the options and book your sauna experience. Read more about sauna culture.
- Farm visits – Visit local husky or reindeer farms and get to see the cute animals up close and learn more about their daily lives.
Indoor activities
- Escape room – Challenge yourself and your friends in the exciting Arctic Secrets escape room, where teamwork and cleverness are key. Are you at the mercy of the wilderness or in a strange circus, and can you escape in 60 minutes?
- Pamper yourself at the Lapland Hotels Saaga spa, where you can relax in the hot tub and saunas or take a hydromassage shower. There is also a small wading pool for the little ones.
Come and see for yourself why Ylläs is the number one winter destination!
Every day in Ylläs is filled with new adventures and experiences that make your ski holiday unforgettable. Check out the different activities on our website and book yours in advance.