Municipality of Kolari is located close to the Swedish border. The Torne river, also known as the longest river flowing freely in Europe, flows in Kolari. Kolari is a municipality of 16 villages and 3,800 residents that rely on natural tourism and thrive from it. Kolari is the entry to Finland’s most popular national park, Pallas-Yllästunturi. The Kolari area was populated shortly after the ice age ended, approximately 10,000 years ago, according to current information.
Ylläs ski resort, located in Kolari, is Ylläs is the largest ski resort in Finland. The 63 slopes guarantee a varied and rich experience for children as well as adults, beginners and masters. Ylläs features Finland’s longest ski slope and the country’s largest cross-country skiing trail network, with personal trail cafes along the way. Winter hiking routes lead you into the heart of the snowy wilderness, where you may marvel at the northern lights, artillery trees, and wide alpine vistas. Kolari is known for its good fishing waters for salmon. Kolari’s personal lake villages can be explored by bike, automobile, or on the 410-kilometer long snowmobile trail network.
The railway station of Kolari is known as the northernmost Finnish station.
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!
Spend a winter day in the Lapland Hotel’s magical Snow Village made of snow and ice! Year-round attractions include the marvelous shapes of the surrounding nature and the history-reminiscent old Sámi sacrificial sites. Yllästunturi Nature Center also has a Savotta museum, movies and guided group tours.
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 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.
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
kolari Tour Package
