What to do in Ylläs?

Hiking, Nordic walking, mountainbiking, canoeing, fishing, biking and so much more…! Book our intimate Lapland Feeling Lodge in Ylläs and live out your summer dream in the Midnight Sun and in autumn colours of True Lapland, Finland!

Free sports, organised Lapland activities … or just relaxing

More and more of our guests are coming to Ylläs to relax and experience the local life of the traditional Lappish village Äkäslompolo; to enjoy the warmth of the fireplace and the famous Finnish sauna; to eat well and to simply to rest and relax in the warmth and peace of Lapland Feeling Log Cabin. Many of our guests also like to watch over the clear night skies; during the winter months in order to catch the Northern Lights; and during the summer months to experience the time of the Midnight Sun. During the following two months the forests and fells glow with their autumn tints. At any time of the year there’s always plenty of Lapland activities to enjoy for a special holiday.

Along with the rest and relaxation, many of our guests come to Ylläs for the free sports and guided activities.

Ylläs belongs to a region where the air quality is continually monitored and, according to European studies, is the cleanest in Europe. Due to this fact, the air is superbly easy to breathe and benefits those who suffer from the affects poor air quality and from respiratory illnesses at home.

Due to the predominant macro- and micro-climate, the snow in Ylläs Ski Resort is dry and the weather conditions more stable than many other parts of Europe.

Because of the climate change, the depth of snow in Ylläs is increasing. For instance in mid-winter 2020 we had around 100 centimeters of snow. At the same time the temperature is getting milder and even more skier-friendly.

Cross-country and Telemark-skiing, snowshoeing

Down-hill, freestyle skiing and snowboarding

Snowmobiling

Huskys, reindeer and horses

Hiking

Mountainbiking