Ylläs

The Finnish resort of Ylläs is home to the country’s largest ski area and 55km of snowsure pistes, as well as a huge variety of winter activities away from the ski slopes.

weather Forecast today: Occasional rain

Max temp: 10.5 °c
Min temp: 5 °c

Last Updated: Wed 27 Aug

weather Forecast today: Occasional rain

Max temp: 10.5 °c
Min temp: 5 °c

Last Updated: Wed 27 Aug

10%Easy

44%Beginner

38%Intermediate

8%Advanced

The network of pistes at Ylläs is unrivalled in Finland, both in terms of variety and vertical drop

The latter may only be 463m, but in the context of Lapland this is big and it means the runs here are longer and more rewarding than at the country’s other ski areas. Most are rated blue and red, but there are also two fantastic beginner areas at both of the resort’s bases, as well as some challenging slopes further up.

Away from the pistes and the range of winter activities is particularly impressive – for example there is an incredible 330km of marked cross country trails within reach of the resort. Ylläs is also very easy to get to via Kittilä airport, located less than an hour to the north.

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Pros and cons

Unique ski experience in the winter wonderland of Lapland
Limitless options for off slope activities
Very good network of pistes and great variety for the region

Can be dark and bitterly cold in the middle of winter
Limited challenges away from terrain parks for advanced skiers and riders
Most accommodation a bus ride or a short drive away from town

On the Slopes

The slopes are located on the northern and southern flanks of the 718m summit. On the northern side, the runs are slightly shorter and the principal lifts are draglifts. A good beginner is located at the base, with nice progression to longer blues possible, whilst there is also a big terrain park for freestyle skiers and boarders.

On the south side, the famous Ylläs gondola (it has a sauna cabin for hire should you wish to have a completely unique après ski experience) gives access to every run on that side of the hill. Our top pick would be the long red down from the summit to the base of the Lansiraja t-bar.

Total Pistes: 55km
Green: 5%
Blue: 33%
Red: 28%
Black: 6%
Lifts: 26
Altitude: 200m – 718m

In the Resort

There are now three bases to choose from as the new Sport Resort Ylläs takes shape at the foot of the gondola. Most people still stay however in the small towns of Ylläsjärvi to the south or Äkäslompolo to the north. Both of these are home to family friendly hotels as well as many scenic cabins located in the woods, but note that if you’re staying in the latter it may be worth renting a car to make shopping and getting to the slopes easier.
Off the slopes, Ylläs is home to a plethora of winter activities. Cross country skiing or snowmobiling over the numerous frozen lakes in the region are extremely popular and you can even try your hand at ice fishing. Tours to view the northern lights and reindeer are very popular, as are trips to visit Santa around Christmas time.

Getting to Ylläs

Direct flights are available to Kittilä from which it is only an hour long transfer to Ylläs.

Kittilä airport: 1 hour

Top (718m)

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Max temp	7.2°c	8.6°c	6.4°c	8.2°c	9.2°c	7.4°c	10.6°c	11.8°c	8.4°c	10.4°c	11.2°c	7.6°c	10.2°c	11.2°c	8.8°c	9.8°c	11°c	10°c	12.2°c	13°c	11.8°c	13°c	13.6°c	11.8°c	13.6°c	14.6°c	12.2°c	13.6°c	14.4°c	11.6°c
Min temp	5.2°c	6°c	5.8°c	5.4°c	7.4°c	5.4°c	5.8°c	8.4°c	6.4°c	5.8°c	7.6°c	5.2°c	6°c	8.8°c	8°c	7.2°c	9.6°c	9.8°c	9.4°c	11.8°c	11.6°c	10.4°c	11.8°c	11.4°c	10.2°c	12.2°c	11°c	10.2°c	11.6°c	10.4°c
Feels like temp	1°c	4.1°c	4.2°c	5.3°c	6.8°c	7.3°c	5.7°c	9.5°c	7.1°c	2.9°c	8.5°c	5.4°c	4.4°c	8.6°c	7.1°c	5.1°c	8°c	8.4°c	8°c	11.6°c	11.2°c	9.3°c	12.4°c	11.4°c	9.4°c	13.7°c	11.8°c	9.4°c	13.4°c	11.1°c

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Max temp	10.4°c	11.2°c	7.6°c
Min temp	5.8°c	7.6°c	5.2°c
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Max temp	10.2°c	11.2°c	8.8°c
Min temp	6°c	8.8°c	8°c
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Feels like temp	8°c	11.6°c	11.2°c

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Max temp	13.6°c	14.6°c	12.2°c
Min temp	10.2°c	12.2°c	11°c
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Min temp	10.2°c	11.6°c	10.4°c
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Max temp	10.1°c	10.5°c	8.2°c	10.5°c	11.1°c	9.4°c	13.9°c	14.1°c	10.5°c	13.6°c	13.6°c	10.4°c	14°c	14.1°c	11.2°c	13.9°c	14.2°c	11.9°c	16.2°c	16.2°c	14.1°c	16.4°c	16.6°c	14.1°c	16.1°c	16.1°c	13.6°c	16.1°c	16.1°c	13.6°c
Min temp	8.2°c	8.2°c	5°c	7°c	9.4°c	5.2°c	7.5°c	10.5°c	6.4°c	8.4°c	10.4°c	6.1°c	8.4°c	11.2°c	8.2°c	10.2°c	11.9°c	9.8°c	11.9°c	14.1°c	11.1°c	13.1°c	14.1°c	11.1°c	12.1°c	13.6°c	10.4°c	12.1°c	13.6°c	10.8°c
Feels like temp	5.9°c	7.5°c	6.6°c	6.9°c	10.5°c	9.4°c	7.5°c	13.7°c	9.8°c	7.4°c	13°c	9.7°c	8.3°c	13.6°c	10.8°c	9.7°c	13.8°c	11.6°c	11.9°c	17.1°c	14.7°c	13.6°c	17.7°c	14.9°c	12.3°c	17.1°c	13.9°c	12.4°c	16.7°c	14.1°c

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Max temp	10.5°c	11.1°c	9.4°c
Min temp	7°c	9.4°c	5.2°c
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Max temp	13.6°c	13.6°c	10.4°c
Min temp	8.4°c	10.4°c	6.1°c
Feels like temp	7.4°c	13°c	9.7°c

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Max temp	14°c	14.1°c	11.2°c
Min temp	8.4°c	11.2°c	8.2°c
Feels like temp	8.3°c	13.6°c	10.8°c

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Max temp	16.2°c	16.2°c	14.1°c
Min temp	11.9°c	14.1°c	11.1°c
Feels like temp	11.9°c	17.1°c	14.7°c

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Max temp	16.4°c	16.6°c	14.1°c
Min temp	13.1°c	14.1°c	11.1°c
Feels like temp	13.6°c	17.7°c	14.9°c

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Max temp	16.1°c	16.1°c	13.6°c
Min temp	12.1°c	13.6°c	10.4°c
Feels like temp	12.3°c	17.1°c	13.9°c

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Max temp	16.1°c	16.1°c	13.6°c
Min temp	12.1°c	13.6°c	10.8°c
Feels like temp	12.4°c	16.7°c	14.1°c

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Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 15 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 03 May 2026

Snow Overview

Scandinavia

Updated 02/05

Southern areas experience mild conditions over the course of this week, with a mix of sun and cloud dominating. A few bursts of rain move across the region, ocassionally falling as snow as temperatures cool off overnight.

Through the middle of the region and along the Atlantic Seaboard, mild conditions quickly cool off, with steady flurries of snowfall across the central mountains and Finnish Lapland. The middle of the week then sees a return of mild conditions to these areas.

Thus concludes our snow overviews for the 2024/25 season; thank you to everyone who has tuned in, and we look forward to seeing you again next season!

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