Paddling in the most beautiful calm waters in Lapland
Make an unforgetable experience by paddling under the midnight sun in Ylläs! Also enjoying the autumn "ruska" colours mirrored from a static lake in September is a must! The whole summer is great for seeing the landscape from the water. On our lakes you don't need to go far to have a new view of surrounding fells.
Calm Lakes Äkäslompolo and Lake Ylläsjärvi are easy to reach and close to most accommodation in Ylläs. They also have rental shops just next to the shore. Beautiful Lake Kesänkijärvi is also worth mention, but to get there the most recommended way is to paddle few kilometers from Äkäslompolo.
You can paddle with canoes, kayaks and SUP boards in Ylläs. Also traditional rowing boats can be rented. For your safety please always have life saving vests, paddles, water-proof bag and a hand bailer with you.
Best Paddling Season: Late May-October, from late spring until the waters freeze
For a running water try River Kesänkijoki which is easy small river in beautiful wilderness surroundings. Those who look for more demanding running waters River Äkäsjoki and River Aakenusjoki offers more difficulty and lenght. See selected paddling routes in Ylläs Trails.
SUP
Calm waters of Lake Äkäslompolo, Lake Ylläsjärvi and Lake Kesänkiärvi are great for stand up paddling. Scenery is unforgettable. You can rent SUP boards right at shore of Äkäslompolo (Sport Corner Ylläs) and Ylläsjärvi (Tunturiflow), so heading out is very easy.

Lapland Safaris (Äkäslompolo)

Sport Corner Ylläs

Sisu Outdoor
How the pure white snow decorates the mountain landscape and hundreds of years old pine trees...
How the snow reflects to the weak sunlight during the period when the sun does not rise at all...
How the stars and the Northern Lights illuminate otherwise dark nights...
How the spring sun finally dazzles and warms the air...
Here You can hear the total silence and breathe the cleanest air in Europe!
Let us lead you safely through the Wilderness!
Our experienced and local Finnish guides are ready to take you:
- Backcountry skiing (special skinbased skis made in Finland)
- Snowshoeing
- Biking (fat biking)
- Cross country ski safaris
- Hiking
- Packrafting
Sisu Outdoor shop offers products from following brands:
- Rex (ski poles, accessories)
- Peltonen (Finnish quality cross country skis)
- TSL Outdoor (ski poles and snowshoes)
- OAC-skinbased backcountry skis (made in Finland!)
- Aklima-merino wool products (underwear and accessories)
- Alpina (ski boots)
- La Sportiva
- Ortlieb
- Camelbak
- Bridgedale
- Fjällräven
- Grangers
etc. etc.
Welcome for a visit!
Sisu Outdoor rents high-class, well-maintained and new equipment:
- Cross-country skis (Finnish manufacturer Peltonen)
- Cross-country boots (Alpina)
- Cross-country ski poles (Rex)
- Snowshoes
- OAC skinbased backcountry skis
- Fatbikes
- Adjustable telescopic poles
- MSR-Pakrafts
- Hiking eguipments (tents, packbags, slleeping bags...)
Sisu Outdoor rents high-class, well-maintained and new equipment:
- Cross-country skis (Finnish manufacturer Peltonen)
- Cross-country boots (Alpina)
- Cross-country ski poles (Rex)
- Snowshoes
- OAC skinbased backcountry skis
- Fatbikes
- Adjustable telescopic poles
- MSR-Pakrafts
- Hiking eguipments (tents, packbags, slleeping bags...)
Sisu Outdoor rents high-class, well-maintained and new equipment:
- Cross-country skis (Finnish manufacturer Peltonen)
- Cross-country boots (Alpina)
- Cross-country ski poles (Rex)
- Snowshoes
- OAC skinbased backcountry skis
- Fatbikes
- Adjustable telescopic poles
- MSR-Pakrafts
- Hiking eguipments (tents, packbags, slleeping bags...)
Sisu Outdoor rents high-class, well-maintained and new equipment:
- Cross-country skis (Finnish manufacturer Peltonen)
- Cross-country boots (Alpina)
- Cross-country ski poles (Rex)
- Snowshoes
- OAC skinbased backcountry skis
- Fatbikes
- Adjustable telescopic poles
- MSR-Pakrafts
- Hiking eguipments (tents, packbags, slleeping bags...)

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.