This beautiful winter resort is located in Western Lapland, close to the Swedish border. Literally over the past few years, it has become one of the most famous recreation areas in Finland, while not losing its polar uniqueness.
The resort of Ylläs in Finland is a popular center for cross-country and alpine skiing. Many people know this region under the name "Ylläs - number one!", as companies located in the vicinity also use this word in their names.
General information
Ylläs among the Finnish ski resorts quite justifiably ranks first in terms of the height of the slopes and the length of the slopes. Avid skiers and those who just love to spend time in nature are attracted by its fairly stable snow cover, low crowds and vast expanses.
Exactly in this partLapland hosts the longest winter track in this country. Its total length is about three kilometers. In addition, in the Finnish ski resort of Ylläse, you can ride a sauna gondola, which is located in the cabin of the ski lift, and it is the only one of its kind in the world.
Location
The resort is located on the western outskirts of the province of Lapland (Municipality of Kolari). At the very foot of the hill, on its two opposite sides, there are villages. In the north it is Akaslompolo and in the south it is Ylläsjärvi. They are connected by a 11 km long road passing around the mountain. Both localities receive a good share of tourism income.
The nearest railway station from the resort of Ylläs in Finland is Kolari (the center of the municipality of the same name). Airports: Kittila (neighboring Finnish municipality of Kittilä), Pajala-Ylläs (Swedish municipality of Pajala).
Nearby cities:
- Kolari (35 km);
- Kittil (40 km);
- Akaslompolo (55 km);
- Payala (85 km);
- Rovaniemi (170 km).
Neighboring resorts: Muonio, Levi and Rovaniemi.
Ski slopes
Ylläs (Finland) - the largest resort, combining 63 slopes with a total length of 53 km of slopes, and with 29 lifts. The main slopes are illuminated at night, so you can ride them until the lifts stop working. The only super-giant slalom slope in Finland is also located here. In Ylläs, the ski season is quite long - from the end of November toearly March.
Ylläs is one of the most diverse resorts in Finland. Here you can find slopes for absolutely all types of skiing, including slalom, snowboarding, freeride and telemark. There are trails of varying difficulty, both for beginners and experienced skiers. There are also children's areas. For lovers of the exotic, there are slopes with untouched snow, including wooded and open ones.
It should also be noted that for beginner skiers there are two schools offering group and individual lessons in snowboarding, alpine skiing and telemark skiing.
Accommodation
Ylläs offers a variety of accommodation options. You can stay here both in a high-class hotel and in one of the secluded cottages of Ylläs. Finland is a truly fabulous country, and the best options for relaxing in the bosom of nature are houses in small villages. A common type of accommodation are twin cottages, which are divided into two isolated areas. Most of these buildings are located at a distance of no more than 2.5 km from the ski slopes. A special Ski Bus runs to the mountain.
It should be noted that despite the huge size of the resort (it can simultaneously accommodate 23,000 vacationers) and its not very crowded, it is best to book hotel rooms and cottages in advance.
Other entertainment
The best winter resort in Finland - Ylläs. Although the resort life in it is not as rich as, for example, in Levi, hereYou can also find a lot of interesting entertainment. For example, you can ride around the area on a reindeer sleigh, dog sled, snowmobile, etc. For thrill-seekers, swimming in an ice hole is suitable, and for adherents of a meditative and relaxing holiday, ice fishing in lakes rich in fish.
During the summer, you can pick berries and mushrooms, go canoeing, horseback riding and hiking along the hiking trails leading to the highlands and the forests of Lapland.
Among the many interesting places in this resort area, this unusual place in all of Finland (Ylläs) should be noted. This is the Snow Village, which is completely made of ice and snow. It is rebuilt every year. An ice bar with an interior made of snow and ice serves strong drinks, and you can even stay overnight at the Snow Hotel. Guests are provided with warm sleeping bags, a delicious breakfast and hot water.
