Fishing
Ylläs has great fishing spots for every season year-round. Whether you want to fish in flowing water, in a clear mountain lake or a small forest pond, Ylläs is your choice. Ylläs has countless lakes, ponds, rivers and small creeks to which put in real test your fishing skills. And Ylläs is only a short drive from one of Finland's best salmon rivers, the Tornio-Muonio River.
Guided fishing trips
If you are not familiar to the fishing waters in Ylläs book a fishing guide. Our local guides have the best knowledge of how, when and where to fish to get the catch of your dreams. Learn the secrets for salmon rowing at Tornio-Muonio River with Lappean Lohi. This good old times activity is a favourite sport of many Finns, one of the must do's during your travel. In Ylläs you can also explore fly fishing or ice fishing at winter time with professional local fishing guides.
Fishing permits
Please remember that to fish in Finland, you must follow the rules and regulations of the Finnish government. This includes buying valid fishing licence. See Minimum catch sizes and protection periods - Eräluvat.fi.
Ylläs has two different fishing areas, river Äkäsjoki and lake Kesänkijärvi. Both areas has their own regulations and own fishing licences.
- Purchase permits online or
- Visit Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas in Äkäslompolo
Fish species - Fishing in Lapland
Ice fishing in winter
Have tried fishing on frozen lakes in winter? Drilling a whole and waiting for bite on snowy landscape is timeless. Ice usually lasts until May. Great spots for winter fishing are
- Lake Kesänkijärvi: Buy fishing permit - Eräluvat.fi
- Lake Äkäslompolo
- Lake Luosujärvi
- Lake Pyhäjärvi: Buy fishing permit Pyhäjärvi 2525 - Eräluvat.fi
- Lake Rautujärvi: Buy fishing permit - Kalakortti.com

Lapland Safaris (Äkäslompolo)

Lapland Safaris (Ylläsjärvi)

Äkäslompolo Sportshop

LappeanLohi
The apartment located in the old school accommodates a family or larger group of friends (5 + 2 persons). The apartment has a private toilet, shower and kitchen, and two separate bedrooms. The accommodation rate for the apartment also includes household linen.
The open grounds of LappeanLohi holds nine cabins of various sizes. All cabins have a refrigerator, hob and crockery. One of the cabins and both apartments of the semi-detached cabin have a private toilet and shower. The accommodation rate for higher standard cabins includes household linens, but guests staying in other cabins can hire household linen from reception. All accommodation rates include daily use of the sauna.
The apartment located in the old school accommodates a family or larger group of friends (5 + 2 persons). The apartment has a private toilet, shower and kitchen, and two separate bedrooms. The accommodation rate for the apartment also includes household linen.
The open grounds of LappeanLohi holds nine cabins of various sizes. All cabins have a refrigerator, hob and crockery. One of the cabins and both apartments of the semi-detached cabin have a private toilet and shower. The accommodation rate for higher standard cabins includes household linens, but guests staying in other cabins can hire household linen from reception. All accommodation rates include daily use of the sauna.
Our cafeteria caters to passing visitors and residents alike, serving homemade pastries and fresh coffee or a cool drink for quenching the thirst.
We hire out boats and fishing equipment suitable for salmon fishing, we sell fishing permits, and
we can also arrange professional fishing guides to assist you in catching your salmon.
Charter transportation is provided with Kylmämaa. We arrange minibus transportation starting from airport transfers.
You can also come to LappeanLohi with your own mobile home or caravan and stay on a plot with electricity. People camping in tents can also find a suitable spot on the lawn.
Tight lines on Lapland’s salmon river
LappeanLohi is located on the shore landscape of Lapland’s most important salmon river, the River Tornionjoki, set by a confluence of two free-flowing rivers teeming with fish. Our guests returning year after year appreciate Lappea’s laidback communal spirit and considerate service. Expert instructions and assistance are provided by our enthusiastic salmon guides.
With snowshoes you can go places where you cant drive with snowmobile. Try soft snow walking or test the marker trails in Ylläs, with Kylmamaas guide, of course!

Kylmamaa
Our selection covers the trips for both beginners and experienced snowmobile drivers.
There's always an expert snowmobile guide and most of the tours also include a tasty meal over an open fire or a local eatery.
Our selection covers the trips for both beginners and experienced snowmobile drivers.
There's always an expert snowmobile guide and most of the tours also include a tasty meal over an open fire or a local eatery.
Let us assist you in finding the best accommodation for your needs. Whether you are on a holiday or business trip, we will take your preferences into consideration to find you the best value for money to suit your needs. We provide accommodation in hotels, apartments, private cabins and camping grounds throughout the Ylläs and Lappea regions. We can also arrange transfers between the airport and railway station and your preferred accommodation.
Let us assist you in finding the best accommodation for your needs. Whether you are on a holiday or business trip, we will take your preferences into consideration to find you the best value for money to suit your needs. We provide accommodation in hotels, apartments, private cabins and camping grounds throughout the Ylläs and Lappea regions. We can also arrange transfers between the airport and railway station and your preferred accommodation.
The tranquil location and close to nature ambiance of LappeanLohi offer meeting participants a relaxed and undisturbed meeting environment. Our meeting facilities offer a venue for larger meetings of up to 80 participants. Our meeting space can be equipped with a projector screen, data projector, photocopier and flipchart.
Meals and programmes for the meeting are arranged professionally, and everything is nearby. You can depart on a memorable boat trip from the LappeanLohi jetty to explore the unique landscapes of the border river, or stay on the river embankment to enjoy the hot, yet gently pampering steam of the traditional smoke sauna. Wintertime is also full of activity – the snowmobile route departs direct from our grounds, and we can even arrange huskies to entertain our guests.
Hunting Tours will be customized according to customer wishes either Kolari municipality's territory or to the Swedish side of the border.
Sitting in a reindeer pulling sleigh is relaxing in the snowy forest.

Tunturiflow rentals
- Equipment delivery service to your accommodation. Please book in advance, at least the day before.
- Equipment delivery service to your accommodation. Please book in advance, at least the day before.

Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
