Ruka Kuusamo area is located in the eastern part of Finnish Lapland.
Ylläs is a all year round destination that provides multiple outdoor activities, such as: skiing, hiking, canoeing (summer), biking (winterbiking and summer biking), nature tours, typical Finnish sauna and ice swimming, husky safari, snowmobile safari, ice fishing excursion, aurora hunting, snowshoeing, ice floating, horseback riding and much more!
Ylläs provides a wide range of activities, services, events, and fresh experiences for you to enjoy during your vacation. The area is heavily influenced by travel and tourism, and the locals are friendly. In the area, there are two different lappish villages: Äkäslompolo village and Ylläsjärvi village. The population of the area is approximately 1200 people.
Ylläs - Ski resort
In Ylläs, there are two ski resorts: Sport Resort Ylläs (on the Ylläsjärvi village side) or Ylläs Ski Resort (on Äkäslompolo village side). But once you have one ski pass, it is valid for the whole area and all the open slopes. It is also possible to rent your equipment on the site. If you are a beginner, you can take instructing courses with Ylläs Ski School (Äkäslompolo).
Ylläs offers a diverse choice of accommodation options, including hotels, luxury villas, and campsites. With over 23,000 beds to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone. Check out the alternatives and make a reservation!
Accommodations in Ylläs area - Where To Stay
Ylläs offers diverse restaurants which include high-quality fine-dining, cozy bars, fast-paced nightclubs, slope restaurants and trail cafés for cross-country skiers! During the peak season, the fell hosts a variety of live music events, ranging from tiny pub gigs to concerts.