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Finnish sauna is memorable and unique experience. Warm (not necessarily hot!), moist and steamy sauna heals mind and body - especially during Finland's long, cold (up to -40 c) and dark winter (no sun at all during Polar Night in December-January). But once the Finns got in to sauna sure they enjoy bathing in it during the summer too, be it midsummer party or hiking out in the wilderness. Swimming and ice swimming in pure lakes and rivers is very tempting combination with the sauna.
Have a sauna, relax and fell purified.
Try all the different saunas in Ylläs
Enjoy a Finnish sauna in the midst of the fells at Lake Äkäslompolo at Ylläs Log Cabins.
Or how about having sauna at a mountain top? We have Finland’s highest sauna on top of the Yllästunturi Fell, equipped with outdoor jacuzzi.
In one and the only Sauna Gondola in the world you hang suspended in the sky and enjoy vast wilderness scenery seen from windows while bathing.
Traditional smoke sauna can be found at Rönölä, in Lake Luosujärvi.
In the spa of Lapland Hotels Saaga there is both a traditional Finnish sauna and steam sauna.
Which is your favorite?
Winter Swimming and Sauna
If you are brave enough you can even try swimming in an ice-hole. The sauna by the lake and crystal clear lake water are waiting for the swimmers to try them out. Swimming and sauna is by reservation only - choose from:
- Ylläs Log Cabins by Lake Äkäslompolo, in Äkäslompolo Village
- Rönölä's old lumberjack site with its sauna world by Lake Luosujärvi, easily reached by car in 20min.
Public Saunas
Publics saunas are open on some hours and very often you just go there without a reservation, pay and enjoy the sauna. It can be a shared sauna for all sexes or one for women and another for men.
- 7 Fells Hostel in Äkäslompolo
- Lapland Hotels Saaga's Spa in Ylläsjärvi
Swimming Beaches in summer and autumn
Äkäslompolo Beach is small but beautiful. It is located at Lake Äkäslompolo north-east side where as the village itself is at south side.
Facilities: Beach and a table. No changing room, no toilet.
Address: No address for the beach, but GPS: 67.6121, 24.1677
Parking: Closest parking is 1,3km away at Äkäshotelli Trail Start, address: Äkäsentie, Äkäslompolo.
Rentals: Kayaks, sups, bikes and such can be rented from the other side of lake from Sport Corner Ylläs and those can be used to get to the beach. Distance is just 800m across the lake, sure you can make it longer too.
Ylläsjärvi Beach is in heart of Ylläsjärvi Village, just next to K-Market Eelin Kauppa.
Facilities: Dock. Lean-To Shelter with fireplace - buy firewood from K-Market. Playground. Pump Track for bikes. Tables. Drinking water tap in K-Market's outer wall.
Address: Niementie, Ylläsjärvi. Parking just next to at K-Market.
Rentals: Kayaks, sups and others available 100m away from Tunturiflow.
Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli
Whether looking for relaxation, holiday activities, or a place for a business meeting, Lapland Hotel Äkäshotelli is your ideal destination in the authentic village atmosphere of Äkäslompolo. The...
Welcome to Pirtukirkko, our famous dine and dance restaurant that provides top artists, rock nights and ski boot dances during the season. In our menu, you can find most delicious Nordic flavours as well as individual pizza favourites!
Welcome to Pirtukirkko, our famous dine and dance restaurant that provides top artists, rock nights and ski boot dances during the season. In our menu, you can find most delicious Nordic flavours as well as individual pizza favourites!
Our hotel restaurants make you dance every night during the spring and autumn season – at the best with two bands playing without a pause. Let your skirt swing in the rhythm of summer weekend nights on the Pirtukirkko dance floor. The entrance fee to the dance restaurants is included in the price of accommodation in Äkäshotelli and Ylläskaltio (excluding Ylläs Jazz & Blues).
Add some zest to your conference day by selecting from treatments of Hotel Äkäshotelli Feelgood Centre or outdoor activities at Ylläs. There is a network of skiing trails that starts behind the hotel and in the snowless season you can go for a Nordic walk on variable trails zigzagging at the fell. We provide meeting rooms for 4 to 20 persons and an auditorium which is suitable for meetings with up to 120 persons.
Our well equipped holiday apartments (38–59 m2) are located in the hotel courtyard. The apartments include 1 to 2 bedrooms, a sauna and a part of the apartments has a loft bed. Our log villas for 2 to 3 persons are located in the proximity of the hotel. The villas include a sauna and a fireplace.
In addition to exercising and gym, we provide you pleasures of sauna and pool, cosmetologist services and exotic Lappish indigenous medicine treatments. You can also ask for personal exercise plans and instruction in gym for groups to be booked in advance.
Lapland Hotels Saaga
Lapland Hotels Saaga is the newest member of the hotel chain and the first hotel in Ylläsjärvi village. Saaga is located in the tree line of Yllästunturi fell with fantastic views opening up till the...
The restaurants of Lapland Hotel Saaga are at the top – for their quality as well as for location. The magnificent à la Carte restaurant offers Nordic flavours with a brand new twist. If you prefer something more relaxed instead, you can head for Bistro during the day on the slopes or enjoy your evening along with billiards and good food. At the Buffet restaurant you can enjoy a rich buffet dinner.
The restaurants of Lapland Hotel Saaga are at the top – for their quality as well as for location. The magnificent à la Carte restaurant offers Nordic flavours with a brand new twist. If you prefer something more relaxed instead, you can head for Bistro during the day on the slopes or enjoy your evening along with billiards and good food. At the Buffet restaurant you can enjoy a rich buffet dinner.
You can access the restaurant of Lapland Hotel Saaga by skiing as well as from the slopes. For example, from the Gondoli slope, you can come directly from the fell side to the hotel restaurant. Our hot chocolate machine is ready and kitchen serves most delicious food from burgers to Arctic char.
Beautiful natural stone walls and lighting set the mood in the pool area. You can enjoy bubbles in the beautiful, natural stone cave jacuzzi, or more traditional jacuzzis. Kids can join the crocodile in the children's pool. You can enjoy heat in a traditional Finnish sauna or a relaxing Turkish bath. You can also treat yourself to our various pampering treatments.
Not many people have had a chance to experience meetings held in a place located near the tree line. The six different conference rooms of our conference centre provide great views, easiness and effectiveness for meetings with up to 100 persons. After meetings, you can enjoy heat of our charter sauna. High-quality apartments for up to nine persons, sauna department and fell spa make the most of your meeting.
Hotel selection includes treatments at Ylläs Wellness from hot stone massage to body detox. The gym situated nearby the spa department offers rehabilitation and strength exercise.
You can enjoy the embrace of warm bubbles in the hot tub of a natural stone cave, or in a more traditional hot tub. The younglings will have a fun time with the crocodile in the wading pool. Hot steam baths can be enjoyed either in a traditional Finnish sauna, or in a relaxing steam sauna. There is also a private sauna available for reservations.
Caravan Area Ylläsjärvi
Next to the Gondola lift you can find 150 caravan places, where you can stay how long you want!
Our caravan area is near by everything; ski slopes, shops, skiing tracks, snow shoe trails, fatbike routes, spa and bowling center for example!
Our caravan area is near by everything; ski slopes, shops, skiing tracks, snow shoe trails, fatbike routes, spa and bowling center for example!
Sport Resort Ylläs Caravan area has sauna. Welcome!
Sauna gondola
Only Sauna gondola in the world
Sauna Gondola starts from the top of Ylläs and takes people in 20min tour with gondola lift. Sauna Gondola takes 4 people at the time to the tour.
In 2 hours we can have a group of 12 people. Rest of the group is at the Sauna facilities in the Café Gondola. At the top we have sauna, fireplace, Jacuzzi and shower
In 2 hours we can have a group of 12 people. Rest of the group is at the Sauna facilities in the Café Gondola. At the top we have sauna, fireplace, Jacuzzi and shower
The one and only Sauna Gondola in the world gives you breathtaking experience in Ylläs 1 Gondola. Sauna Gondola starts from the top of Ylläs and takes people in 20min tour with a unique and special sauna gondola lift.
Holiday Resort Seita
Seita is a family owned and Your home in Lapland with a wide range of accommodation, a restaurant and as additional services like conference room, smoke sauna and Lappish hut for 40 person for...
The Holiday Resort Seita is a family business and is already in the hands of the third generation of the Kurkkio family. In Seita you can choose from a hotel room, traditional cabin or room from guesthouse Sivakka.
The Holiday Resort Seita is a family business and is already in the hands of the third generation of the Kurkkio family. In Seita you can choose from a hotel room, traditional cabin or room from guesthouse Sivakka.
The Holiday Resort Seita is a family business and is already in the hands of the third generation of the Kurkkio family. In Seita you can choose from a hotel room, traditional cabin or room from guesthouse Sivakka.
The Holiday Resort Seita is a family business and is already in the hands of the third generation of the Kurkkio family. In Seita you can choose from a hotel room, traditional cabin or room from guesthouse Sivakka. We have also restaurant, smoke sauna and traditional Lappish hut for 40 person which is unique and authentic place to spend weddings and other important celebrations.
The Holiday Resort Seita is a family business and is already in the hands of the third generation of the Kurkkio family. In Seita you can choose from a hotel room, traditional cabin or room from guesthouse Sivakka. We have also restaurant, smoke sauna and traditional Lappish hut for 40 person which is unique and authentic place to spend weddings and other important celebrations.
The Holiday Resort Seita is a family business and is already in the hands of the third generation of the Kurkkio family. Meeting room has space for 36 people when set up for lectures and space for 24 people when U-shape.
Meeting room can be divided with soundproof walls into two sections (1/3 and 2/3 of the space). There is normal meeting facilities: Video projector and projection screen, Flipcharts + paper, television and induction loop.
Meeting room can be divided with soundproof walls into two sections (1/3 and 2/3 of the space). There is normal meeting facilities: Video projector and projection screen, Flipcharts + paper, television and induction loop.
Our traditional smoke sauna is built from over hundred-year-old logs, which we heat if ordered. The gentle warmth of the steam relaxes the body and mind, easing your muscles and setting your thoughts free. In front of the smoke sauna is an ice hole and the water is ice cold round the year.
We set the table in the sauna's comfortable and cozy fireplace room with drinks and delicacies from Lapland as requested for the occasion. The smoke sauna area is covered by our beverage licence, which due to Finnish regulations means that the catering must be agreed upon ahead of time.
Please book your private smoke sauna by email info@seitahotelli.fi
During winter season we also arrange public smoke sauna shifts.
We set the table in the sauna's comfortable and cozy fireplace room with drinks and delicacies from Lapland as requested for the occasion. The smoke sauna area is covered by our beverage licence, which due to Finnish regulations means that the catering must be agreed upon ahead of time.
Please book your private smoke sauna by email info@seitahotelli.fi
During winter season we also arrange public smoke sauna shifts.
Sauna + Iceswimming
Sauna and iceswimming for rent by the Lake Äkäslompolo
Sauna by the lake and swimming in ice
Enjoy the wonderful heat of a traditional Finnish sauna, heated by the wood. Rest by the fire place and have a refreshing dip in the ice hole, admiring the surrounding nature. If you are lucky, you may see also the Northern Lights.
You can rent our sauna (with rest room) by the Äkäslompolo lake, the capacity is for 15 persons, but The atmosphere is suitable for two also...
Swimming in the ice hole is very good for the blood circulation and resistance.
Upon request, we can also organize you the bath towels and drinks.
Price: € 100 for the first hour, € 80 the following hours. After 23. pm 60 € / hour, minimbooking 3 hours. All night 200 €.
On summer 60 € hour.
Enjoy the wonderful heat of a traditional Finnish sauna, heated by the wood. Rest by the fire place and have a refreshing dip in the ice hole, admiring the surrounding nature. If you are lucky, you may see also the Northern Lights.
You can rent our sauna (with rest room) by the Äkäslompolo lake, the capacity is for 15 persons, but The atmosphere is suitable for two also...
Swimming in the ice hole is very good for the blood circulation and resistance.
Upon request, we can also organize you the bath towels and drinks.
Price: € 100 for the first hour, € 80 the following hours. After 23. pm 60 € / hour, minimbooking 3 hours. All night 200 €.
On summer 60 € hour.
Sauna by the lake and swimming in ice
Enjoy the wonderful heat of a traditional Finnish sauna, heated by the wood. Rest by the fire place and have a refreshing dip in the ice hole, admiring the surrounding nature. If you are lucky, you may see also the Northern Lights.
You can rent our sauna (with rest room) by the Äkäslompolo lake, the capacity is for 15 persons, but The atmosphere is suitable for two also...
Swimming in the ice hole is very good for the blood circulation and resistance.
Upon request, we can also organize you the bath towels and drinks.
Price: € 100 for the first hour, € 80 the following hours. After 23. pm 60 € / hour, minimbooking 3 hours. All night 200 €.
On summer 60 € hour.
Enjoy the wonderful heat of a traditional Finnish sauna, heated by the wood. Rest by the fire place and have a refreshing dip in the ice hole, admiring the surrounding nature. If you are lucky, you may see also the Northern Lights.
You can rent our sauna (with rest room) by the Äkäslompolo lake, the capacity is for 15 persons, but The atmosphere is suitable for two also...
Swimming in the ice hole is very good for the blood circulation and resistance.
Upon request, we can also organize you the bath towels and drinks.
Price: € 100 for the first hour, € 80 the following hours. After 23. pm 60 € / hour, minimbooking 3 hours. All night 200 €.
On summer 60 € hour.
Safartica
Safartica is a privately-owned destination management company operating in Rovaniemi, Ylläs and Lev destinations in Finnish Lapland. Originally established in Rovaniemi year 2002 Safartica was a...
Rent snowmobile for your own snowmobile trip in Ylläs area. Two seated Lyncs Ace 600 snowmobiles available from 79€/2 hours.
Rent snowmobile for your own snowmobile trip in Ylläs area. Two seated Lyncs Ace 600 snowmobiles available from 79€/2 hours.
First time testing classic cross-country skiing? Rent your full set of classic skiing equipment (inc. skiis, poles and boots) and enjoy the easy tracks in Ylläsjärvi area. Prices from 35€/1 day.
Fatbike and E-fatbike rental available at Hotel Ylläsrinne reception during opening hours. Prices from 35€/4 hours/normal fatbike
Enjoy untouched nature in Ylläs with snowshoes! Follow your own tracks or the official winter tracks and discover the beauty of winter. Rental prices from 22€/day.
Snowmobile rentals start when tracks are open. We offer unforgettable snowmobile safari for everyone, from 2 hours snowmobile tour for families to overnight snowmobile tour all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Come with us and climb on the highest fell of the area, go ice fishing, come and visit the snow village, all this driving a snowmobile!
Safartica husky farm offers exclusive husky safari for our guests, from 5 to 15km ride in the wilderness. You can also visit the local reindeer farm with us, meet the local herder and go for a sled pulled by a reindeer. True, genious Lappish experience!
We organize tours with traditional forest skis, for the one who wants to go out off the beaten trails! We also rent cross country skies to our guests.
Bike rental in Hotel Ylläsrinne is open from 2nd July 2021. Safartica offers guided fatbike tour in the beautiful surrounding of Ylläsjärvi lake and forest. We also rent fatbikes from Hotel Ylläsrinne in summer and winter.
Ice-floating experiences and sauna with ice swimming at our wooden cottage surrounded by forests and lake.
Seeking northern light by snowshoes, snowshoeing from the top of Ylläs down to the National Park, snowshoeing in the boreal forest... we organize guided snowshoe tour with our profesional guides and in small to mid scale group size to make sure you get a memorable nature experience!
YlläsHumina
Our location on the northern shores of Lake Äkäslompolo is beyond compare. You can admire the entire lake, the village on the far shore and the seven rugged fells surrounding us from the comfort of...
Ylläshumina offers ideal accommodation whether you are looking for a comfortable hotel room or a holiday lodge. Whichever option you go for, you can expect cosy, pleasant and practical accommodation just a few feet away from ski trails and footpaths, as well as opportunities for fishing, fell exploration or just general admiration of unspoilt nature. And thanks to the hotel’s peaceful location, you’ll sleep undisturbed after an action-packed day, even in high season.
Ylläshumina offers ideal accommodation whether you are looking for a comfortable hotel room or a holiday lodge. Whichever option you go for, you can expect cosy, pleasant and practical accommodation just a few feet away from ski trails and footpaths, as well as opportunities for fishing, fell exploration or just general admiration of unspoilt nature. And thanks to the hotel’s peaceful location, you’ll sleep undisturbed after an action-packed day, even in high season.
Ylläshumina offers ideal accommodation whether you are looking for a comfortable hotel room or a holiday lodge. Whichever option you go for, you can expect cosy, pleasant and practical accommodation just a few feet away from ski trails and footpaths, as well as opportunities for fishing, fell exploration or just general admiration of unspoilt nature. And thanks to the hotel’s peaceful location, you’ll sleep undisturbed after an action-packed day, even in high season.
7 Fells Hostel
Cozy hostel in the village of seven fells, Äkäslompolo.
Arctic Skylight Lodge
Stay in landscape suites, sit in the sauna or jacuzzi overlooking the river landscape or enjoy a three-course dinner in our restaurant.
Services can also be booked separately.
