Plan Ylläs 2026, 62 slopes, Finland's longest run (3km), 300 km XC trails. Hand-picked cabins, husky tours nearby.
Finland's Longest Slopes & Cross-Country Paradise
Fell hikes through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
On the doorstep of Pallas-Yllästunturi, Finland's most-visited national park.
Two villages, Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi, are linked by Finland's longest ski slopes. There are 62 slopes and around 300 km of groomed trails, and the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park begins just behind the villages.
November–May for skiing (longest season in Finland), September for ruska
Fly to Kittilä, then a 40 min transfer to the resort. Night train from Helsinki to Kolari, then a 30 min bus to Ylläs. Drive from Rovaniemi (230 km, 2.5h).
62 slopes, 29 lifts, Finland's longest slopes (over 3 km). The 7 km scenic road between Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi is beautiful in any season.
Finland's most visited national park. The Pallas–Hetta trail (55 km) is a classic multi-day trek. Day hikes to fell summits start from both villages.
Around 300 km of groomed trails including lit tracks for night skiing. Some of the best cross-country skiing in Europe. Trails connect to Levi and Muonio.
Exhibition about Lapland's nature, geology, and Sámi culture. Free entry. Good starting point before hiking in the national park.
Charming fell village with local shops, craft studios, and the Selvä Pyy gastropub. Quieter and more authentic than the bigger resorts.
In summer, the fell trails open for mountain biking. Ylläs Bike Park has downhill runs, and cross-country routes stretch across the national park.