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Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi, Finland: what it is and when to go
Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi is a ski resort in Finland (Äkäslompolo). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Snow
- Where
- Finland · Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980, Ylläsjärvi
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 130 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ski.yllas.fi
- Run by
- Sport Resort Ylläs
- Coordinates
- 67.55601, 24.24142
What it is and where
Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi is a ski resort in Finland (Äkäslompolo).
Finland biggest ski resort with 63 slopes and 29 lifts. Longest slopes and most vertical drop in Finland. Also only sauna gondola in the world and sauna at the top of mountain/fell.
It is in Äkäslompolo, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 67.55601, 24.24142; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Sport Resort Ylläs
It is one of the Snow places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi is December to February.
- JanBest time2:37
- FebBest time7:21
- MarPossible11:05
- AprBetter not15:09
- MayBetter not19:23
- JunBetter not24:00
- JulBetter not21:40
- AugBetter not16:51
- SepBetter not12:43
- OctBetter not8:47
- NovBetter not4:23
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saaga SpaHot spring bath677 m
- YlläsFell in Kolari, Finland1.2 km
- Tuomikuru Lapp HutHiking1.6 km
- Ylläs Ski Resort, ÄkäslompoloSki resort2.5 km
- Ojanlatva Day Trip HutHiking2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Snow
- Levi, Finland: ski resort in Kittilä, Finland
- Vuokatti
- Salpausselkä: ski jumping venue at the Lahti Sports Centre in Finland
- Puijo ski jumping hill: complex of four ski jumping hills in Kuopio, Finland
- Pyhätunturi: fell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland
- Suomu: ski resort in Finland
Every Finland place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi?
It is a ski resort in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi?
December to February. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saaga Spa, Ylläs, Tuomikuru Lapp Hut. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Äkäslompolo26 places to see in and around Äkäslompolo, Finland: Ylläs, Kellostapuli, Kuertunturi. Best time: June to September.
- Snow40 places for snow in Finland, from Levi, Finland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.