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Municipality of Kolari is located close to the Swedish border. The Torne river, also known as the longest river flowing freely in Europe, flows in Kolari. Kolari is a municipality of 16 villages and 3,800 residents that rely on natural tourism and thrive from it. Kolari is the entry to Finland’s most popular national park, Pallas-Yllästunturi. The Kolari area was populated shortly after the ice age ended, approximately 10,000 years ago, according to current information.

Ylläs ski resort, located in Kolari, is Ylläs is the largest ski resort in Finland. The 63 slopes guarantee a varied and rich experience for children as well as adults, beginners and masters. Ylläs features Finland’s longest ski slope and the country’s largest cross-country skiing trail network, with personal trail cafes along the way. Winter hiking routes lead you into the heart of the snowy wilderness, where you may marvel at the northern lights, artillery trees, and wide alpine vistas. Kolari is known for its good fishing waters for salmon.  Kolari’s personal lake villages can be explored by bike, automobile, or on the 410-kilometer long snowmobile trail network.

The railway station of Kolari is known as the northernmost Finnish station.

Ylläs is a all year round destination that provides multiple outdoor activities, such as: skiing, hiking, canoeing (summer), biking (winterbiking and summer biking), nature tours, typical Finnish sauna and ice swimming, husky safari, snowmobile safari, ice fishing excursion, aurora hunting, snowshoeing, ice floating, horseback riding and much more!

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Spend a winter day in the Lapland Hotel’s magical Snow Village made of snow and ice! Year-round attractions include the marvelous shapes of the surrounding nature and the history-reminiscent old Sámi sacrificial sites. Yllästunturi Nature Center also has a Savotta museum, movies and guided group tours.

Ylläs provides a wide range of activities, services, events, and fresh experiences for you to enjoy during your vacation. The area is heavily influenced by travel and tourism, and the locals are friendly. In the area, there are two different lappish villages: Äkäslompolo village and Ylläsjärvi village. The population of the area is approximately 1200 people.

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In Ylläs, there are two ski resorts: Sport Resort Ylläs (on the Ylläsjärvi village side) or Ylläs Ski Resort (on Äkäslompolo village side). But once you have one ski pass, it is valid for the whole area and all the open slopes. It is also possible to rent your equipment on the site. If you are a beginner, you can take instructing courses with Ylläs Ski School (Äkäslompolo).

Ylläs offers diverse restaurants which include high-quality fine-dining, cozy bars, fast-paced nightclubs, slope restaurants and trail cafés for cross-country skiers! During the peak season, the fell hosts a variety of live music events, ranging from tiny pub gigs to concerts. 

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Ylläs offers a diverse choice of accommodation options, including hotels, luxury villas, and campsites. With over 23,000 beds to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone. Check out the alternatives and make a reservation!

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Kolari is a municipality in Finnish Lapland , best known as the northernmost railhead in Finland , with overnight trains from southern Finland. Most tourists continue from the town itself to Ylläs or other resorts.

Understand [ edit ]

67.567 24.212 1 Yllästunturi (Ylläs fell) by Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park , 35 km away from the railway station and the administrative centre, is by far the most important destination in the municipality. During the winter sports season the villages 67.605 24.153 2 Äkäslompolo and 67.524 24.303 3 Ylläsjärvi are crowded with skiers. Otherwise the municipality is largely forest and swamps, including an important bird site, with some fells in the west.

The river Muonionjoki is an important salmon river and salmon fishing is the major attraction during the summer months.

Historically Kolari was famous for its mines. There are several closed mines around the municipality and the large iron ore resources are still in interest of many international mining companies. Today tourism is the main source of income, and the question about how well the mining industry would fit with it is a hot topic among the locals.

Get in [ edit ]

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The municipality, at the Swedish border (by Pajala ), has one of the northern railheads, with overnight trains from southern Finland.

By train [ edit ]

Kolari is the northernmost railway station in Finland. During the winter season there is a direct train connection daily from Helsinki via Tampere ; at 995 km, this is the longest single train route in Finland. An overnight trip takes 13 hours and is most comfortable in a sleeping cabin . Sometimes the train contains a special club car serving as a nightclub during the trip. The train also carries cars from Helsinki. Off season you might need to use the trains towards Rovaniemi and transfer to bus in Kemi , or unload your car in Oulu or Rovaniemi and drive from there.

See VR for timetables.

By bus [ edit ]

Daily connection from Oulu , Kemi and Tornio is available. See timetables from Matkahuolto .

By plane [ edit ]

The nearest airports are in Kittilä to the east and in Pajala across the border to Sweden. Rovaniemi , farther away but with better connections at least off season, is another option.

For small private planes there is the 67.6038 23.9717 2 Aavahelukka air field (EFAA), used by the local flying club.

By car [ edit ]

Kolari is on E8 .

From Helsinki, drive by E75 to the north until you reach E8 near Oulu.

If driving from Germany or Central Europe in general, the shortest alternative is to drive through Sweden along road E4 all the way to Luleå and then through Pajala to the Finnish border and on to Kolari.

Unless you like driving long distances or visit destination en route, a good alternative would be to take a ferry from Germany to Helsinki, then to board an overnight train from Helsinki and just unload your car in Kolari. Off season, you might have to take the train to Rovaniemi instead (optionally get off already in Oulu ; no unloading of cars in Kemi).

From Sweden there is a bridge at 67.3115 23.7462 3 Kolari border crossing about 3 km south from the municipality centre. There are bridges also at Haparanda / Tornio , Övertorneå / Ylitornio (Aavasaksa), Pello and Karesuvanto .

From northern Norway use E8 from Tromsø , road 93 via Kautokeino or E75 via Tana . From E75 you can turn at Sodankylä and continue via Kittilä .

Get around [ edit ]

Matkahuolto Reittiopas includes information about some long distance bus routes which can be used for local travelling.

The town is mostly built along the Muonionjoki river and its Saaripudas fork. The train station is in the north end. The Kolari and Kolarinsaari churches are some 3 km downstream, the latter across the Kolarinsaari bridge. The bridge over Muonionjoki is 3 km further downstream, in the south end of the town, 25 km from Pajala centre.

The island Kolarinsaari is some 7 km long, sparsely settled near the bridge in the south. The settlements in the north are adjacent to Saaripudas on the Finnish side and the Swedish Kolari village (there was no border here before the 19th century).

By taxi [ edit ]

  • Menevä Kolari , ☏ +358 50-471-0470 (head of office) , toll-free: 0800-02120 (booking) . Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €7, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €1.00/km + €0.90/min, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (March 2021) . ( updated Mar 2021 )

See [ edit ]

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In and near the centre [ edit ]

  • 67.3313 23.772 1 Kolari church , Pappilantie 4 . The new church was built 1965. ( updated Apr 2016 )
  • 67.3358 23.7836 2 Kolarinsaari church , Siltatie 4 . The Kolari old church was built 1818–1819 and is included in the list of nationally significant built cultural environments. The church is in use only during special occasions in summer and the service in the Christmas Eve. ( updated Apr 2016 )
  • Kolarinsaari island

Farther away [ edit ]

  • 67.1601 23.9838 3 The municipal museum of Kolari ( Sieppijärven kotiseutumuseo ), Rovantie 3 ( in Sieppijärvi, 24 km southward from Kolari centre ), ☏ +358 40-489-5316 , [email protected] . mid-June to August Tu–Sa 11:00-17:00, Su 12:00–16:00 . A local history museum in 18th and 19th century buildings with old local household items. Short culture oriented trail.  

Do [ edit ]

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  • 67.338 23.802 1 Lukkarinvainio nature trail . A circular 3.5 km long trail starting from the Kolarinsaari church going around the southern part of the Kolarinsaari island. There is a campfire site on the trail.  
  • Snowmobiling ; a day hut, lean-to shelters and similar service along the route not far away, the routes extend to most of Lapland.
  • For salmon fishing you need to buy a licence. Most accommodations near Muonionjoki river will arrange these.
  • 67.3592 24.044 2 Teuravuoma-Kivijärvenvuoma Protected Mire Area ( 8 km to the east along Kurtakontie, road 80, then 3.7 km along the road to Teurajärvi, to the right ). Three aapa mire complexes, including open fens and forested pine bogs and spruce swamps. This 58 km² mire complex is among the largest in the whole of Europe and one of the best bird watching sites in central Lapland. Telatie is an 11 km duckboard trail between Venejärvi and Kurtakko villages, built originally in the 1880s and renovated in the 2000s. The trail is on the list of nationally significant built cultural environments. Easy routes with duckboards, lean-to shelters, campfire sites and observation towers. The observation tower at Teurajärvi, 1.4 km from the road, gives a very nice view. Kurtakko, another trailhead near Kurtakontie (1.5 km), is a 13 km hike away (i.e. 16 km in all with public transportation). Get mosquito repellent. ( updated Apr 2016 )
  • 67.4922 24.1234 3 Niesikero nature trail . An easy 2.7 km long nature trail with lean-to shelter and observing tower.  

Buy [ edit ]

  • 67.336 23.821 1 Wood jewel , Jokijalantie 1 ( by E8, halfway between the church and the railway station ), ☏ +358 50-366-8980 , [email protected] . Knives, fishing lures and souvenirs, including wooden jewellery. Café with lunch. ( updated Aug 2017 )

Eat [ edit ]

  • Ravintola Meän Paikka , Muoniontie 1 ( by the hotel, at E8 by the railway station ), ☏ +358 40-717-6397 . 10:00–20:00 daily . Menu tongue in cheek in the local dialect, most items foreign dishes with a local twist or local ones with international touch. €14–25 .  
  • Kolarin Burger & Majat , Muoniontie 2 ( opposite the hotel, at E8 by the railway station ), ☏ +358 40-516-1204 , [email protected] . M–Th 12:00–22:00, F–Sa 12:00–24:00, Su 14:00–22:00 . Burgers, pizza & al.  

Drink [ edit ]

Sleep [ edit ].

Lodgings in the Ylläs area and farther in the national park are not included here. See Ylläs and Äkäslompolo for a number of lodging alternatives from hotels to cabins at or near the ski resorts, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park for cabins and huts in the park itself.

Here are lodgings in the town or otherwise closer to the Muonionjoki river:

  • 67.349 23.828 1 Hotel Kolari , Muoniontie 1 ( 360 m from the train station ), ☏ +358 400-127-463 , [email protected] . Breakfast included. Sauna. Free Wi-Fi. Social dancing with live music about weekly. single €85, double €105 .  
  • 67.435 23.7614 2 Rantalan majat , Muoniontie 120 ( 11 km northward, upstream, from the railway station ), ☏ +358 40-533-1326 , [email protected] . Apartments, cabins, caravan places and camping. Fishing gear and licences. Fishing guide service. apartments €60–120, cabins €60, tents and caravans €15+€5/person .  
  • 67.4507 23.7013 3 Jokisuun Maja , Muoniontie 150 ( 17 km northward from the railway station, at Äkäsjoki, near its mouth ), ☏ +358 400-310-840 . Apartments for 1–5 persons, hostel, caravan places (electricity, WC, shower) and camping (WC, shower). Canoe for hire. rooms from €65 (linen +€15/person), hostel bed €20/night (May–Sep), caravan €25 (2 persons) + €7 for electricity, tent €10 + €5/person, sauna €25/h (2 persons) .  

Connect [ edit ]

  • 67.3316 23.7919 4 Library , Isopalontie 2 , ☏ +358 40-489-5014 , [email protected] . M–Th 11:00–19:00, F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 . Also computers and Wi-Fi. ( updated Apr 2016 )

Go next [ edit ]

  • Ylläs or Äkäslompolo , ski resorts, also usable as a base for hikes.
  • Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park , the most visited national park in Finnish Lapland, with an old hiking trail to Hetta and well-developed services.

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Located 150km north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, Ylläs is one of Finland’s most popular year-round holiday destinations. It is comprised of two Lappish villages, on the southern side of the fell lies Ylläsjärvi, and to the north is Äkäslompolo, also known as the Village of Seven Fells. The unique fell landscapes and nature have long attracted visitors keen to experience the region’s natural beauty. One of the reasons for Ylläs’s popularity is its proximity to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, the most visited in Finland, and renowned for having the world’s cleanest air.

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Ylläs Ski Resort is by far the largest in Finland, with 63 slopes served by 28 ski lifts during peak season. Almost half of the slopes are over 1km long, with the eight longest ranging between 2km and 3km in length. Ylläs Ski Resort has the only sauna gondola in the world, as well as their scenic all-year gondola, the highest in Finland. Cross-country skiers are served by 330 km of well-maintained cross-country ski trails through fell nature offering spectacular views, many taking visitors to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park , a region of pristine nature. There are some 20 cozy skiing and wilderness cafés along the Ylläs Ski Trails offering hot drinks and a light lunch. Other popular winter activities include aurora hunting tours, snowmobile safaris, husky sled and reindeer sleigh rides, horse trekking, winter biking, snowshoe treks, and ice-fishing.

There is also a whole range of outdoors activities available for visitors during the summer and fall. Hiking in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is an unforgettable experience, with countless trails of varying difficulty to choose from. Lakes Ylläsjärvi, Äkäslompolo and Kesänkijärvi offer great fishing, and can be explored by kayak, canoe, SUP boards, and even in a traditional rowboat. Visitors can also use the trails for fat-biking and mountain biking, with Ylläs Bike Park , opening this summer, offering the longest routes, starting from the top of Ylläs fell with unmatched views of the surrounding fell nature

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Kolari is a municipality in Finnish Lapland , best known as the northernmost railhead in Finland , with overnight trains from southern Finland. Most tourists continue from the town itself to Ylläs or other resorts.

Understand [ edit ]

67.567 24.212 1 Yllästunturi (Ylläs fell) by Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park , 35 km away from the railway station and the administrative centre, is by far the most important destination in the municipality. During the winter sports season the villages 67.605 24.153 2 Äkäslompolo and 67.524 24.303 3 Ylläsjärvi are crowded with skiers. Otherwise the municipality is largely forest and swamps, including an important bird site, with some fells in the west.

The river Muonionjoki is an important salmon river and salmon fishing is the major attraction during the summer months.

Historically Kolari was famous for its mines. There are several closed mines around the municipality and the large iron ore resources are still in interest of many international mining companies. Today tourism is the main source of income, and the question about how well the mining industry would fit with it is a hot topic among the locals.

Get in [ edit ]

Map

The municipality, at the Swedish border (by Pajala ), has one of the northern railheads, with overnight trains from southern Finland.

By train [ edit ]

Kolari is the northernmost railway station in Finland. During the winter season there is a direct train connection daily from Helsinki via Tampere ; at 995 km, this is the longest single train route in Finland. An overnight trip takes 13 hours and is most comfortable in a sleeping cabin . Sometimes the train contains a special club car serving as a nightclub during the trip. The train also carries cars from Helsinki. Off season you might need to use the trains towards Rovaniemi and transfer to bus in Kemi , or unload your car in Oulu or Rovaniemi and drive from there.

See VR for timetables.

By bus [ edit ]

Daily connection from Oulu , Kemi and Tornio is available. See timetables from Matkahuolto .

By plane [ edit ]

The nearest airports are in Kittilä to the east and in Pajala across the border to Sweden. Rovaniemi , farther away but with better connections at least off season, is another option.

For small private planes there is the 67.6038 23.9717 2 Aavahelukka air field (EFAA), used by the local flying club.

By car [ edit ]

Kolari is on E8 .

From Helsinki, drive by E75 to the north until you reach E8 near Oulu.

If driving from Germany or Central Europe in general, the shortest alternative is to drive through Sweden along road E4 all the way to Luleå and then through Pajala to the Finnish border and on to Kolari.

Unless you like driving long distances or visit destination en route, a good alternative would be to take a ferry from Germany to Helsinki, then to board an overnight train from Helsinki and just unload your car in Kolari. Off season, you might have to take the train to Rovaniemi instead (optionally get off already in Oulu ; no unloading of cars in Kemi).

From Sweden there is a bridge at 67.3115 23.7462 3 Kolari border crossing about 3 km south from the municipality centre. There are bridges also at Haparanda / Tornio , Övertorneå / Ylitornio (Aavasaksa), Pello and Karesuvanto .

From northern Norway use E8 from Tromsø , road 93 via Kautokeino or E75 via Tana . From E75 you can turn at Sodankylä and continue via Kittilä .

Get around [ edit ]

Matkahuolto Reittiopas includes information about some long distance bus routes which can be used for local travelling.

The town is mostly built along the Muonionjoki river and its Saaripudas fork. The train station is in the north end. The Kolari and Kolarinsaari churches are some 3 km downstream, the latter across the Kolarinsaari bridge. The bridge over Muonionjoki is 3 km further downstream, in the south end of the town, 25 km from Pajala centre.

The island Kolarinsaari is some 7 km long, sparsely settled near the bridge in the south. The settlements in the north are adjacent to Saaripudas on the Finnish side and the Swedish Kolari village (there was no border here before the 19th century).

By taxi [ edit ]

  • Menevä Kolari , ☏ +358 50-471-0470 (head of office) , toll-free: 0800-02120 (booking) . Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €7, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €1.00/km + €0.90/min, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (March 2021) . ( updated Mar 2021 )

See [ edit ]

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In and near the centre [ edit ]

  • 67.3313 23.772 1 Kolari church , Pappilantie 4 . The new church was built 1965. ( updated Apr 2016 )
  • 67.3358 23.7836 2 Kolarinsaari church , Siltatie 4 . The Kolari old church was built 1818–1819 and is included in the list of nationally significant built cultural environments. The church is in use only during special occasions in summer and the service in the Christmas Eve. ( updated Apr 2016 )
  • Kolarinsaari island

Farther away [ edit ]

  • 67.1601 23.9838 3 The municipal museum of Kolari ( Sieppijärven kotiseutumuseo ), Rovantie 3 ( in Sieppijärvi, 24 km southward from Kolari centre ), ☏ +358 40-489-5316 , [email protected] . mid-June to August Tu–Sa 11:00-17:00, Su 12:00–16:00 . A local history museum in 18th and 19th century buildings with old local household items. Short culture oriented trail.  

Do [ edit ]

kolari finland tourism

  • 67.338 23.802 1 Lukkarinvainio nature trail . A circular 3.5 km long trail starting from the Kolarinsaari church going around the southern part of the Kolarinsaari island. There is a campfire site on the trail.  
  • Snowmobiling ; a day hut, lean-to shelters and similar service along the route not far away, the routes extend to most of Lapland.
  • For salmon fishing you need to buy a licence. Most accommodations near Muonionjoki river will arrange these.
  • 67.3592 24.044 2 Teuravuoma-Kivijärvenvuoma Protected Mire Area ( 8 km to the east along Kurtakontie, road 80, then 3.7 km along the road to Teurajärvi, to the right ). Three aapa mire complexes, including open fens and forested pine bogs and spruce swamps. This 58 km² mire complex is among the largest in the whole of Europe and one of the best bird watching sites in central Lapland. Telatie is an 11 km duckboard trail between Venejärvi and Kurtakko villages, built originally in the 1880s and renovated in the 2000s. The trail is on the list of nationally significant built cultural environments. Easy routes with duckboards, lean-to shelters, campfire sites and observation towers. The observation tower at Teurajärvi, 1.4 km from the road, gives a very nice view. Kurtakko, another trailhead near Kurtakontie (1.5 km), is a 13 km hike away (i.e. 16 km in all with public transportation). Get mosquito repellent. ( updated Apr 2016 )
  • 67.4922 24.1234 3 Niesikero nature trail . An easy 2.7 km long nature trail with lean-to shelter and observing tower.  

Buy [ edit ]

  • 67.336 23.821 1 Wood jewel , Jokijalantie 1 ( by E8, halfway between the church and the railway station ), ☏ +358 50-366-8980 , [email protected] . Knives, fishing lures and souvenirs, including wooden jewellery. Café with lunch. ( updated Aug 2017 )

Eat [ edit ]

  • Ravintola Meän Paikka , Muoniontie 1 ( by the hotel, at E8 by the railway station ), ☏ +358 40-717-6397 . 10:00–20:00 daily . Menu tongue in cheek in the local dialect, most items foreign dishes with a local twist or local ones with international touch. €14–25 .  
  • Kolarin Burger & Majat , Muoniontie 2 ( opposite the hotel, at E8 by the railway station ), ☏ +358 40-516-1204 , [email protected] . M–Th 12:00–22:00, F–Sa 12:00–24:00, Su 14:00–22:00 . Burgers, pizza & al.  

Drink [ edit ]

Sleep [ edit ].

Lodgings in the Ylläs area and farther in the national park are not included here. See Ylläs and Äkäslompolo for a number of lodging alternatives from hotels to cabins at or near the ski resorts, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park for cabins and huts in the park itself.

Here are lodgings in the town or otherwise closer to the Muonionjoki river:

  • 67.349 23.828 1 Hotel Kolari , Muoniontie 1 ( 360 m from the train station ), ☏ +358 400-127-463 , [email protected] . Breakfast included. Sauna. Free Wi-Fi. Social dancing with live music about weekly. single €85, double €105 .  
  • 67.435 23.7614 2 Rantalan majat , Muoniontie 120 ( 11 km northward, upstream, from the railway station ), ☏ +358 40-533-1326 , [email protected] . Apartments, cabins, caravan places and camping. Fishing gear and licences. Fishing guide service. apartments €60–120, cabins €60, tents and caravans €15+€5/person .  
  • 67.4507 23.7013 3 Jokisuun Maja , Muoniontie 150 ( 17 km northward from the railway station, at Äkäsjoki, near its mouth ), ☏ +358 400-310-840 . Apartments for 1–5 persons, hostel, caravan places (electricity, WC, shower) and camping (WC, shower). Canoe for hire. rooms from €65 (linen +€15/person), hostel bed €20/night (May–Sep), caravan €25 (2 persons) + €7 for electricity, tent €10 + €5/person, sauna €25/h (2 persons) .  

Connect [ edit ]

  • 67.3316 23.7919 4 Library , Isopalontie 2 , ☏ +358 40-489-5014 , [email protected] . M–Th 11:00–19:00, F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 . Also computers and Wi-Fi. ( updated Apr 2016 )

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  • Ylläs or Äkäslompolo , ski resorts, also usable as a base for hikes.
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Keskisenlaen kierros perehdyttää kulkijan tuntureiden geologiaan. Reitti kiertää jylhässä tunturimaastossa Yllästunturin Keskisenlaen.

Enjoy a relaxing bike ride through the rugged fell terrain. An easy mountain biking trail leads to the Kesänkijärvi lean-to shelter and the ...

Climb to the top of Kukastunturi Fell to admire the wide-open fell landscape. Take a well-deserved break under the old pine trees and ponder how ...

The mountain biking trail leading up to Yllästunturi Fell is a rewarding experience for visitors to the open fell landscape. The trail connecting ...

This versatile mountain biking trail has it all: highlights on top of Kukastunturi Fell, some technical riding and relaxed pedalling in a forest ...

Hike up to the Day Trip Hut at Tuomikuru Ravine to enjoy scenery that resembles a work of art. The return journey takes you through a lush forest ...

Pedal through the forest between deep snow banks and enjoy the fresh outdoor air. Winter biking in a fell landscape is an unforgettable experience!

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8 Seasons in Ylläs

Lapland offers great variety throughout the year with eight different seasons. In Ylläs there is activities for each of them.

Northern Lights

The green flames dancing in the sky, the Northern Lights, are always a breathtaking experience. The Northern Lights appear differently every time, so you never get tired of them.

Statistically, it’s possible to see the Northern Lights on two out of three nights in Ylläs. So, the chances are quite good as long as the sky is clear or at least some stars are visible through the clouds.

Seven fells of Ylläs 

In ancient history, the seven fells of Ylläs were young and vigorous, reaching heights of several kilometers with sharp peaks, resembling today’s Alps. Over hundreds of millions of years, these mountains have undergone erosion and the harsh treatment of multiple ice ages. What remains today are the rounded roots of these ancient mountains.

The seven fells of Ylläs are Ylläs, Kesänki, Kukas, Kuer, Aakenus, Lainio, and Pyhä. Each of these fells is unique and worth exploring. The easiest to access and conquer during summer are Ylläs itself, along with Kesänkitunturi and Kukastunturi, as well as Kuertunturi in the winter.

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Reach the top: All year round Special features: Views that stretch over 100km Gondola

Yllästunturi fell is a landmark of western Lapland that can be spotted from far away. 719 metres above sea level and 500 metres above the surrounding terrain, the fell top presents views that stretch over 100 kilometres all over Lapland. By relative relief, Yllästunturi is one of Finland’s great fells.

You can reach the top comfortably by gondola all year round. In summer, walk on a hiking trail or on a ski resort service roads from both sides of the fell – Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi and Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo – lead to the top. In winter skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers enjoy the fell landscapes.

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Reach the top: Only in winter (no marked trail) Special features: Well suited for backcountry skiing

Lainiotunturi fell’s steep slopes rise in the middle of the area. No trails lead to Lainiotunturi, but a crosscountry ski trail goes around the fell with several mellow resting spots on the way: the Hangaskuru lean-to shelter, Kotamaja wilderness café and the Karhukota day trip hut. In winter, you can spot backcountry skiers and snowboarders on the slopes of Lainiotunturi fell.

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Reach the top: Only in winter (no marked trail) Special features: Part of restriction zone – avoid moving during snow-free periods

Framing the northern edge of the Ylläs area, the wide Pyhätunturi fell has no trails. The fell is best admired from the Kotamaja wilderness café, lake Pyhäjärvi shore or in winter the cross-country ski trail that goes around it.

Kindly note: the Pyhätunturi fell is part of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park restriction zone, where camping is prohibited and even accessing it in summer should be avoided. Thank you for not wearing the fragile fell natur

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Reach the top: All year round Special features: Pirunkuru Gorge

On the other side of lake Kesänkijärvi rises the rugged Kesänkitunturi fell. In summer, the Pirunkurun ponnistus trail provides breathtaking views over the lake and fells. This straight way to the top will get you winded if you keep a brisk pace. In winter, a xc ski trail and snowshoe trails take you up the gentler slope to the Tahkokuru day trip hut, located at the treeline of the fell.

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Reach the top: In winter Special features: Easy to conquer in winter

In winter the relatively easy Kuertunturi fell snowshoe trail is one of the finest in Ylläs! At the top, the snow covered trees frame the vast landscape. In summer there’s no trail to Kuertunturi fell, making Kesänkitunturi fell a feasible option, for example.

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Reach the top: In summer Special features: Feel the remote wilderness. New wilderness hut along the trail.

The long and horseshoe-shaped fell offers a feel for wilderness and natural quietness. In summer, the Aakenustunturi fell can be conquered via the Totovaaran tunturireitti trail that starts from the Totovaara parking area. Alternatively, start from the Pyhäjärvi parking and follow the Vareslaen kierros trail. The newest open wilderness hut in Ylläs, the six-person Aakenustupa, is positioned beautifully and is definitely worth a visit! In winter, a cross-country ski trail goes around the Aakenustunturi fell. Follow the trail to nearby Totovaara hill for amazing views of the chain of fells.

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Reach the top: All year round

Special features: One of the easiest to conquer

A three-kilometre gentle ascent on the trail through a pine forest. Up the steepening slope to the treeline and the treeless fell top. That’s it! Kukastunturi fell is one of the easiest to conquer. Stroll to the top without breaking a sweat or get a workout on your way up – it’s up to you.

The views from the top reward the hike. In the north, peaks of Pallastunturi fell catches your eye and in the east, the Lainiotunturi fell is almost within reach. In the south, Yllästunturi fell rises as its most beautiful.

The summer hiking and mountain biking trail leads to the top and in winter, a xc ski trail, snowshoe trail and winter biking trail take you to the highest point.

Ylläs History

Äkäslompolo village’s first permanent building was built on the west shore in year 1740. In 1875, Tano’s house was built on the site of the burned down house, which is still on the same site, at the beginning of the current Tiurajärventie road.

Tourism became more common in Ylläs in the 1930s, when the locals were surprised by the “empty skiers” who came further from south for fell skiing courses. Äkäslompolo was a small village of 14 houses and the inhabitants initially accommodated tourists in their houses. In Ylläsjärvi tourists were hosted in three houses.

The first accommodation buildings were built in the late 1940s in Äkäslompolo. When arriving to the village, the last 30km were skied and the goods were transported by horse or reindeer, until the road to the village was completed in the 1950s and a regular bus connection also began.

Mr. Jouni Kaulanen opened the village’s first grocery store in the basement of his house in 1950. Jouni Kauppa moved in 1980 to the building now known as Jounin Kauppakeskus and finally in 2008 to its current location.

First wilderness cafe was opened in Tuomikuru gorge where you can still spot remainings of a fireplace. Ylläs’s first “ski lift” was built in 1957 in Varkaankuru gorge – skiers were pulled up to the fell by the engine of a old Volkswagen car.

Ylläsjärvi village’s Eelin Kauppa (“Eeli’s shop”) opened in 1963 and village’s first accommodation building came a bit later in 1968.

Maintenance of the cross-country skiing trails began in the 1970s, when Parks & Wildlife Finland’s (“Metsähallitus”) started grooming some trails and also new ski/wilderness cafe Kotamaja was opened by Uuttu-Kalle. The maintenance of the ski trails as it is today dates back to the 80s, when the Äkäslompolo Tourism Association was founded.

Finland’s first national parks were established in 1938, and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park was born at that time. The nature reserve initially covered the northern part of the fell chain, Pallas and Ounastunturi fells, and in 2005 the Ylläs area was merged with it. The National Park has been Finland’s the most popular for long time.

The journey from Äkäslompolo to Ylläsjärvi became significantly easier when connecting road Maisematie was opened in 2006. Previously, you had to drive from one side of the fell to the other via Luosu, making a long detour.

Nowadays, Ylläs is a mecca for all outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy nature with its huge network of trails, the best mountain biking trails and the longest downhill ski slopes in Finland.

Yllastunturi Visitor Centre’s library has lots of book – most are in Finnish.

Äkäslompolo.fi website (in finnish) has lots of stories, history and pictures.

Yllasjari.com website covers the history.

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Discover the many villages of Kolari

The Ylläs area lies in the municipality of Kolari next to the Swedish border in Fell Lapland, the north-western part of Lapland, Finland’s largest and northernmost province.

Kolari is known for the unique borderless “Meänkieli” culture prevalent on both the Finnish and Swedish sides of the Tornion-Muonionjoki river, and for being a hub for salmon fishing.

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When holidaying in Ylläs, a visit to Kolari town is a convenient way to catch a glimpse into local culture. Visit the old church, follow the ski tracks of Olympic gold medalist Pertti Teurajärvi or pop into the Swedish town of Pajala just across the border river – no passport needed.

The villages of Kolari offer interesting things to see and experience year-round.

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Have you taken a break in Lake Kesänkijärvi hut? 💙 It is a favourite resting place of many hikers and skiers. And we don`t wonder why. It`s between two fells, in the home of the Siberian jays ("Kuukkeli"). Many good stories and snacks have been shared on its benches. #kesänkijärvi #kesänkijärvenlaavu #kesankijarvi #yllas #ylläs #visityllas #visitylläs #taukopaikka #snackbreak #evästauko #lapland #visitlapland

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The Kolari Field Site belongs to the Natural Resources Institute Finland LUKE.

The Kolari Field Site is located in northwest Finland at 67° N, close to the Swedish border. The surrounding area consists of  northern boreal Northern, from Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind.... More taiga Boreal forest, a nearly continuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. Taiga is dense forest with many fallen trees and marshy soil. The term derives form the southern Siberian Turkic-Mongol... More forests and swamps, as well as mountains  up to 700 m a.s.l. Kolari village is approximately 4 km, and the Muonio River is approximately 300 meters away from the station. The Pallas-Ylläs National Park is located 30 km from station. With almost half a million annual visitors, it is Finland’s best known  national park.

BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Geographically, the Kolari area is located between Northern Finland, Forest Lapland and Fell Lapland, making it a very varied and interesting habitat. Kolari is situated at the western limit of the Russian taiga Boreal forest, a nearly continuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. Taiga is dense forest with many fallen trees and marshy soil. The term derives form the southern Siberian Turkic-Mongol... More . The area is characterised as a mixture zone of eastern and western species of flora The plants that live in a particular region, habitat or time (such as geological period like the jurassic). For animals, we use the term fauna, and to collectively refer to all... More and fauna The animals that live in a particular region, habitat or time (such as geological period like the jurassic). For plants, we use the term flora, and to collectively refer to all... More and includes old pine forest, wetlands, lakes, and rivers. Bears, moose, and reindeer are found in the area. Snow covers the landscape from November to May.

HISTORY AND FACILITIES

The Kolari Field Site was established in 1964 for the study of peat Peat is a soil type formed from slowly decomposing vegetation. It is found in wet areas where the lack of oxygen slows the breakdown of plant matter. Peatlands are areas... More lands. Today we focus on sustainable use of northern timberline forests and integration of different nature-based livelihoods also with respect to rapidly growing mining activities  in this area. The station has 15 offices, high speed internet, and guestrooms for visitors. Kolari village offers various services, and a broad range of outdoor activities is possible in the nearby Ylläs National Park.

GENERAL RESEARCH AND DATABASES

The research at Kolari focuses on the integration of different nature-based livelihoods at the timberline (tourism, reindeer herding, and forestry), ecologically sustainable forestry, nature  protection, and plant ecology The study of living organisms in their environment, including where they are found and how they interact with their physical environment and with each other, for example through food webs.... More . The main objectives of the ecological projects are to study the dynamics of natural forests and disturbance dynamics of forest fires. Existing databases include a bibliography of publications arising from research at the station, as well as long term ecological data concerning timberline regeneration, rodents, seed yield, and phenology The study of the timing of recurring natural events such as bud opening, egg laying or the arrival of a migratory animal. Many living organisms have defined life cycle events... More . The last couple of years extensive studies of wild river salmon have been carried out here.

HUMAN DIMENSION

The nearest community is Kolari village (five km away) with approximately 1500 inhabitants. A bit larger is the Swedish Pajala (c. 6200 inhabitants) which is located 30 km from the Kolari Field Site. Most of the local people are of Finnish origin with long and strong ties to the area and also to the Sami people. The border to the Finnish Sami region is 100 km to the north but it is only two km away from the Swedish Sami  region. Tourism and public services are nowadays the main economic factors, but reindeer herding still plays an important role in the area as well as other land uses like forestry and agriculture. Fishing, hunting, and recreational use of the nature are all essential parts of the local culture and provide great opportunities for various outdoor activities.

You can reach Kolari Field Site easily by car, train or airplane. We are located along Highway 21 from Tornio to Kilpisjärvi. The railway station is less than one km away. Nearest airport  is Kittilä Airport 75 km from the station.

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Kolari – Growth from nature

Kolari is an attractive tourism municipality in Fell Lapland that actively develops the operational environment for businesses. Kolari grows from nature!

Logistically, Kolari has an excellent position. Finland’s northernmost railway station and its raw wood terminal are located in the village, while an international airport is located in the neighbouring municipality of Kittilä. National road 21 goes through Kolari to Kilpisjärvi and all the way to Norway.

The international tourist center of Ylläs with its services and route network, as well as the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, drive local tourism. There is accommodation for up to 23,000 people in the hotels and cabins of Ylläs, and the national park has half a million annual visitors. Consequently, there is a large group of successful tourism businesses on Ylläs, and sizeable development projects are about to take place on the fell. In addition to the fell, Kolari will focus on developing fishing tourism along the Tornio-Muonio River.

In addition to the tourism industry, a small but feisty natural products industry is on the rise in Kolari. Development operations have been active and are starting to bear fruit. Now, the goal is to have a food center in the municipality to further strengthen business in the sector.

There are also ore resources in the municipality area. An iron, gold and copper mine is being planned in Hannukainen. Decisions regarding its launch will be made later.

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    Kolari is a municipality in Finnish Lapland, best known as the northernmost railhead in Finland, with overnight trains from southern Finland. Most tourists continue from the town itself to Ylläs or other resorts. ... Today tourism is the main source of income, and the question about how well the mining industry would fit with it is a hot topic ...

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    Kolari is a municipality of Finland at the Swedish border, which follows the Torne River, the longest free-flowing river in Europe.. It is located in the region of Lapland.The municipality has a population of 4,011 (31 December 2023) and covers an area of 2,617.87 square kilometres (1,010.77 sq mi) of which 59.15 km 2 (22.84 sq mi) is water. The population density is 1.57 inhabitants per ...

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    The maintenance of the ski trails as it is today dates back to the 80s, when the Äkäslompolo Tourism Association was founded. Finland's first national parks were established in 1938, and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park was born at that time. ... Kolari is known for the unique borderless "Meänkieli" culture prevalent on both the ...

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    Kolari is also the northernmost terminus for Finland's rail system. Thanks to the tourism industry, buses connect Kolari with much of Lapland and the country at large. Tourism has also made accommodation quite convenient, especially near and around the Ylläs Ski Resort, which offers modern hotels, luxury apartments, holiday villages and ...

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  18. Kolari Field Site

    The Kolari Field Site is located in northwest Finland at 67° N, close to the Swedish border. The surrounding area consists of northern boreal taiga forests and swamps, as well as mountains up to 700 m a.s.l. Kolari village is approximately 4 km, and the Muonio River is approximately 300 meters away from the station.

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    Kolari is an attractive tourism municipality in Fell Lapland that actively develops the operational environment for businesses. Kolari grows from nature! Logistically, Kolari has an excellent position. Finland's northernmost railway station and its raw wood terminal are located in the village, while an international airport is located in the ...

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    Finland National Fishing Management Fee 2024. Spinning, Flyfishing, Trolling using single rod, reel and lure. Everywhere but not at protection areas (often special fishing grounds and salmon and whitefish abundant rapids and currents). Fishing Permit entitles you to fish using single rod, reel and lure. You may also use a weighted lure or diver.