Ylläs sits on the cusp of Fell Lapland, the Tornio River Valley and central Lapland. With 53 km of ski slopes, claims the title of Largest Ski Resort in Finland.
Ylläs ski resort
Ylläs is the biggest ski resort in Finland with the longest slopes. It is uniquely located between two villages, and you can visit both villages’ slopes in one day. Almost half of the 62 slopes in Ylläs are over one kilometre long. There are eight slopes that are over two kilometres long, while the longest slopes are over three kilometres. The total mileage of slopes is 53 kilometres, and the difference in altitude is up to 464 metres.
For snowboarders Ylläs is a dream come true with many possibilities. There are 4 snowparks spread across the Ylläs ski area where you can find jumps and rails suited for both beginners and experts.
Ylläs is also one of the most popular places among telemark skiers and off-piste skiers with several fells of untouched snow.
Ylläs village
The two villages of Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo are as authentic as they are wonderful. These original villages are some of Finland’s earliest tourist destinations, and here visitors can still see and experience life in a traditional Lapland village.
If you're looking for something truly unique, don't forget to visit the Lapland Hotels Snow vllage and even spend the night in this unique hotel made of snow and ice.
Part of the fell villages’ authentic nature comes from their food: real restaurants, not franchise chains. Restaurant Rouhe offers the gourmet touch, whether its escargot and parmesan or Arctic char in crayfish sauce. Many of the hotels also feature gourmet restaurants and cafes. At night, check out the reindeer burgers and Lapland almond potato fries from the restaurant Kitchen & Northern Cafe Well. A special treat for winter visitors, the restaurant at the Lapland Hotels SnowVillage serves up traditional cloudberry appetizers, reindeer entrees, raspberry sorbet and more.