The Ski Resort
The gateway to the wild north is the claim of Ylläs. At least, it is true. The winters are harder and darker, but the northern lights are brighter. Ylläs is one of the most popular in Finland. It has the longest run in Finland, the "Jättipitkä“ with about 3 kilometres. In summary there are 63 runs, 29 lifts and 11 lodges. You can also experience the original flair of Lapland here: with huskies and dogsledging, reindeers, ice swimming and sauna.
Interesting facts
- Offering 55 km of slopes and terrain, Ylläs Ski is the largest ski resort in Finland.
- Ylläs Ski is among the 5 best rated Ski Resorts in Finland.
- During the season the average snow depth at Ylläs Ski is 86 cm. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average base depth of 101 cm. Therefore Ylläs Ski is among the 3 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Finland.
- Ylläs Ski features 32 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Finland is 27 sunny days. March is the sunniest month with an average of 14 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 15 sunniest in Finland.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Snowmaking Share
50%
Snow Making Machines: 36
Travel Deals & Tips
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Must-Ski Runs
Longest Runs
Bergstation -Tal
Length: 3 km
Vertical Drop: 518 m
Jättipitkä
Length: 3 km
Vertical Drop: 518 m
Most Difficult Runs
Superrinne
Length: 0.9 km
Vertical Drop: 252 m
Nightskiing
Nightskiing possible
Lighted runs: 30 km
Videos
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Sport Resort Ylläs Äkäslompolo
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Northern Lights Äkäslompolo Ylläs Dec 21 2016
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YLLÄS 2019
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Ylläs - Ski Resort Äkäslompolo 2019
Après-Ski and Nightlife
Number of Bars and Pubs: 3
Number of Clubs: 1
Dining and Restaurants
Number of Restaurants: 8
Infrastructure & Rental
Skischools
Number of Skischools: 2
Number of Snowboard Schools: 1
Cross Country Lessons
Number of Ski Rental
Ski Depot
Sports Store
Ski Rental
Snowboard Rental
Cross Country Ski Rental
Telemark Rental
