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: Broken clouds

Max temp: 15.9 °c
Min temp: 5.9 °c

Last Updated: Mon 18 May

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 15.9 °c
Min temp: 5.9 °c

Last Updated: Mon 18 May

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

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Weather	Broken clouds	Some drizzle	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Broken clouds	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain	Occasional rain	Light drizzle	Broken clouds	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain	Light rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light drizzle	Rather cloudy	Mainly cloudy	Light rain shwr	Broken clouds	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light drizzle
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Max temp	10.6°c	10.8°c	9.7°c	12.5°c	13.2°c	11.4°c	8.6°c	10.1°c	9.7°c	12.4°c	12.9°c	11.7°c	12.9°c	13.4°c	11.9°c	12°c	12.2°c	11.1°c	9.4°c	9.9°c	9.2°c	7.4°c	8.2°c	7.6°c	8.2°c	8.8°c	8.2°c	8.2°c	8.6°c	7.6°c
Min temp	4.7°c	9.7°c	4.4°c	7.1°c	11.4°c	8.5°c	6.4°c	8.6°c	8.4°c	8.4°c	11.7°c	6.8°c	9.3°c	11.9°c	7.1°c	8.8°c	11.1°c	8.1°c	8.2°c	9.2°c	5.4°c	5.8°c	7.4°c	4.6°c	5.6°c	8.2°c	4.6°c	5.6°c	7.6°c	4.2°c
Feels like temp	2.1°c	8.7°c	7.3°c	4.4°c	10.6°c	9.1°c	2.6°c	6.1°c	7.8°c	6°c	10.7°c	10.1°c	7.7°c	11.6°c	10.4°c	7°c	10.6°c	9.3°c	5.8°c	6.9°c	6.3°c	2°c	4°c	3.8°c	1.7°c	5.1°c	5.1°c	1.6°c	4.9°c	4°c

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Max temp	10.6°c	10.8°c	9.7°c
Min temp	4.7°c	9.7°c	4.4°c
Feels like temp	2.1°c	8.7°c	7.3°c

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Max temp	12.5°c	13.2°c	11.4°c
Min temp	7.1°c	11.4°c	8.5°c
Feels like temp	4.4°c	10.6°c	9.1°c

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Max temp	8.6°c	10.1°c	9.7°c
Min temp	6.4°c	8.6°c	8.4°c
Feels like temp	2.6°c	6.1°c	7.8°c

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Max temp	12.4°c	12.9°c	11.7°c
Min temp	8.4°c	11.7°c	6.8°c
Feels like temp	6°c	10.7°c	10.1°c

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Max temp	12.9°c	13.4°c	11.9°c
Min temp	9.3°c	11.9°c	7.1°c
Feels like temp	7.7°c	11.6°c	10.4°c

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Max temp	12°c	12.2°c	11.1°c
Min temp	8.8°c	11.1°c	8.1°c
Feels like temp	7°c	10.6°c	9.3°c

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Max temp	9.4°c	9.9°c	9.2°c
Min temp	8.2°c	9.2°c	5.4°c
Feels like temp	5.8°c	6.9°c	6.3°c

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Max temp	7.4°c	8.2°c	7.6°c
Min temp	5.8°c	7.4°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	2°c	4°c	3.8°c

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Max temp	8.2°c	8.8°c	8.2°c
Min temp	5.6°c	8.2°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	1.7°c	5.1°c	5.1°c

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Max temp	8.2°c	8.6°c	7.6°c
Min temp	5.6°c	7.6°c	4.2°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	4.9°c	4°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Light rain shwr	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy	Broken clouds	Light drizzle	Rain shower	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Rather cloudy	Light drizzle	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle
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Max temp	15.4°c	15.9°c	14.3°c	18°c	18°c	15.5°c	14.7°c	16.3°c	14.6°c	18°c	18.1°c	15.5°c	18°c	18°c	15.6°c	16.8°c	16.8°c	14.9°c	14.5°c	14.6°c	13°c	12.3°c	12.6°c	11.4°c	12.8°c	13.1°c	11.4°c	13.1°c	13.2°c	11.1°c
Min temp	8.1°c	14.3°c	5.9°c	11.8°c	15.5°c	10.7°c	10.6°c	14.6°c	10.3°c	13.3°c	15.5°c	8.1°c	13.2°c	15.6°c	8.6°c	13.4°c	14.9°c	9.2°c	13°c	13°c	6.6°c	9.6°c	11.4°c	5.5°c	9.6°c	11.4°c	4.9°c	9.6°c	11.1°c	4.9°c
Feels like temp	6°c	14.4°c	13.8°c	11.1°c	17.1°c	14.7°c	9.3°c	14.7°c	15.1°c	12.7°c	17.4°c	15.3°c	13.1°c	17.5°c	15.8°c	13.4°c	16.5°c	15.1°c	12.2°c	13.7°c	11.9°c	7.7°c	10.4°c	9.5°c	7.3°c	10.8°c	9.7°c	7.7°c	11.2°c	9.2°c

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Max temp	15.4°c	15.9°c	14.3°c
Min temp	8.1°c	14.3°c	5.9°c
Feels like temp	6°c	14.4°c	13.8°c

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Max temp	18°c	18°c	15.5°c
Min temp	11.8°c	15.5°c	10.7°c
Feels like temp	11.1°c	17.1°c	14.7°c

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Max temp	14.7°c	16.3°c	14.6°c
Min temp	10.6°c	14.6°c	10.3°c
Feels like temp	9.3°c	14.7°c	15.1°c

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Max temp	18°c	18.1°c	15.5°c
Min temp	13.3°c	15.5°c	8.1°c
Feels like temp	12.7°c	17.4°c	15.3°c

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Max temp	18°c	18°c	15.6°c
Min temp	13.2°c	15.6°c	8.6°c
Feels like temp	13.1°c	17.5°c	15.8°c

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Max temp	16.8°c	16.8°c	14.9°c
Min temp	13.4°c	14.9°c	9.2°c
Feels like temp	13.4°c	16.5°c	15.1°c

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Max temp	14.5°c	14.6°c	13°c
Min temp	13°c	13°c	6.6°c
Feels like temp	12.2°c	13.7°c	11.9°c

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Max temp	12.3°c	12.6°c	11.4°c
Min temp	9.6°c	11.4°c	5.5°c
Feels like temp	7.7°c	10.4°c	9.5°c

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Max temp	12.8°c	13.1°c	11.4°c
Min temp	9.6°c	11.4°c	4.9°c
Feels like temp	7.3°c	10.8°c	9.7°c

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Max temp	13.1°c	13.2°c	11.1°c
Min temp	9.6°c	11.1°c	4.9°c
Feels like temp	7.7°c	11.2°c	9.2°c

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Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 21 Nov 2026
	Resort closing date	Sun 02 May 2027

Snow Overview

Scandinavia

Updated 07/04

Most of Scandinavia will see cool but steady conditions, with plenty of sun across much of Central and Northern areas.

Things will be colder in the farthest southwestern reaches, with unsettled weather moving in towards the end of this week bring with it a useful freshener for many areas; around 10cm can be expected down.

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