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På NorskSilence on snowshoes
If you want to experience the white silence and explore the unbeaten paths of the arctic, snowshoeing is the way. Snowshoeing is suitable for everyone despite your age or fitness level. If you are looking for more tranquil walk, you can just slow down the pace, look for gently sloping hills or follow the marked trails. Which Ylläs has plenty - over 50 kilometres in the close by National Park and surrounding areas. With snowshoes you are really in the nature. Stop in the middle of nowhere, breath in cleanest air in the world and let the white silence enchant you.
Snowshoeing Season: December-April
Trails
If a guided trip is not for you, you can rent snowshoes on your own. There are over 50 km marked trails for snowshoeing. And if you wish for explore the deep forests on your own, you can always take a side track, snowshoes will take you wherever you wish. Just remember to take a map and compass with you!
Snowshoeing Map
If you are heading to the snowshoe trails on your own, don’t forget the trail maps. You can either by traditional paper map form the local shops or an online map where you can also follow the maintenance on real time.
Rent snowshoes and guided tours
Below you can see snowshoe rentals in Ylläs. In addition to the snowshoes, all you need is good winter boots and warm winter clothing.
Ylläs Ski School, Äkäslompolo
High-quality instructing, fast-paced courses and versatile skills provided by Ylläs Ski School.
High-quality instructing, fast-paced courses and versatile skills provided by Ylläs Ski School.
Instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and telemark.
High-quality instructing, fast-paced courses and versatile skills provided by Ylläs Ski School.
Downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and telemark.
Traditional and skating style cross-country skiing.
Snowshoe excursions
Lapland Safaris (Äkäslompolo)
Guided safaris and excursions in the Lappish nature. From our Shop at Tunturintie 22 you can also rent fatbikes, snowshoes, skis and a wide variety of different camping equipment. Also souvenirs,...
Selection of Vaude outdoor clothing and equipment. Different kinds of souvenirs.
From our rentals selection you can find FELT fatbikes and KTM e-fatbikes, canoes and quality SUP - boards. If you are going for a longer trip, we also offer a good variety of camping equipment: backbags, tents, sleeping bags etc. From our yard you can find pedal cars for rent. You can easily start your water activities behind our Safari Shop on Äkäslompolo lake.
From our rentals selection you can find FELT fatbikes and KTM e-fatbikes, canoes and quality SUP - boards. If you are going for a longer trip, we also offer a good variety of camping equipment: backbags, tents, sleeping bags etc. From our yard you can find pedal cars for rent. You can easily start your water activities behind our Safari Shop on Äkäslompolo lake.
Lapland Safaris (Ylläsjärvi)
Guided safaris and excursions in the Lappish nature. You can also go on an adventure on your own and rent fatbikes and other outdoor equipment from us!
Destination Lapland
Destination Lapland is an adventure house in the Ylläs area, which offers not only high quality accommodation but also a variety of excellent activities. Coming here is like coming to another home....
LappeanLohi
LappeanLohi sits atop a handsome cliff, on the shores of the wild and free-flowing Tornionjoki River, boundary river of Finland and Sweden, and around the halfway point of Lappea’s highly renowned...
LappeanLohi has plenty of different accommodation to choose from. The newly renovated main building has 12 individual rooms that can comfortably accommodate a busload of guests. The sizes of the rooms vary from a single room up to a room sleeping four persons. By combining rooms, it is even possible to accommodate a larger group in the so-called family room. The guests have access to clean showers and toilets in the corridor and household linen is included in the accommodation rate.
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.
LappeanLohi has plenty of different accommodation to choose from. The newly renovated main building has 12 individual rooms that can comfortably accommodate a busload of guests. The sizes of the rooms vary from a single room up to a room sleeping four persons. By combining rooms, it is even possible to accommodate a larger group in the so-called family room. The guests have access to clean showers and toilets in the corridor and household linen is included in the accommodation rate.
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.
Kylmamaas all guide services are available in LappeanLohi too. In our team we have fishing guides, wilderness guides and buss guides.
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.
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.
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.
Camping
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.
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.
Summer time LappeanLohi offers wild salmon fishing.
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.
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.
Laestadius trail is starting in LappeanLohi, so it is the easiest way to start hiking there. We arrange also hiking trips to Pallas-Ylläs Nationalpark.
The snowmobile trails to Yllas starts just on the yard of LappeanLohi and to other distance you can cross the border to Sweden. You also can start your trip from Yllas and overnight in LappeanLohi.
Winter and springwinter best moments are able to experience with snowshoes too!
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!
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
Kylmamaa is a local DMC-office in Yllas. We are a Lappish, family-run business with two generations of experience in organising wilderness experiences in nature.
We are located near Palla-Yllas...
With Kylmamaa you can join to a snowmobile trip, reindeer or husky sleigh ride or snow shoes hiking in winter. In summer fishing, hiking and canoeing trips are available. Around the year there are interesting buss tours. And always there is Kylmamaa´s guide with you!
Charter mini buss transfers available. You need to book the transfers 24 hours in advance!
Charter mini buss transfers available. You need to book the transfers 24 hours in advance!
Our snowmobile tours offers winter experiences from couple of hours to several days. If you are an experienced snowmobile rider, you can hire a snowmobile from us and plan your own safari.
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.
Our snowmobile tours offers winter experiences from couple of hours to several days. If you are an experienced snowmobile rider, you can hire a snowmobile from us and plan your own safari.
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.
We hire also snowshoes!
Wide range of accommodation alternatives in the fell highlands
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.
Wide range of accommodation alternatives in the fell highlands
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.
Peaceful meetings in a relaxed atmosphere
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.
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.
Guided hiking trips to Pallas-Yllas Nationalpark, to Teuravuoma marshland area or to Laestadius trail from LappeanLohi. The lenght of the tour depends on the condition of the walker and is accompanied by the addition of good packed lunches also the local guide.
During the summer the wild salmon fishing at Tornionjoki river in Lappea village. Fishing trips also in Ylläs area all year round.
Hunting Tours will be customized according to customer wishes either Kolari municipality's territory or to the Swedish side of the border.
Hunting Tours will be customized according to customer wishes either Kolari municipality's territory or to the Swedish side of the border.
Our snowmobile tours offers winter experiences from couple of hours to several days. 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.
Speedy and furry huskies are eager to pull the sleigh. Meet them on a husky camp and try the dogsledding
Sitting in a reindeer pulling sleigh is relaxing in the snowy forest.
Sitting in a reindeer pulling sleigh is relaxing in the snowy forest.
With snow shoes you can experience the untouched snow dunes in the wilderness. But also the marked trails are worth to test.
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!
Sisu Outdoor
Let our local guides to show you how special the Lapland nature can be!
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
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's cozy shop in the center of the Äkäslompolo village offers wide range of equipment and accessories for the challenging conditions.
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 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!
Are you looking for first-rate cross-country skis, fatbikes or snowshoes for rent? Rent equipment easily from internet www.sisuoutdoor.com or the center of the village!
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...)
Are you looking for first-rate cross-country skis, fatbikes or snowshoes for rent? Rent equipment easily from internet www.sisuoutdoor.com or the center of the village!
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...)
Are you looking for first-rate cross-country skis, fatbikes or snowshoes for rent? Rent equipment easily from internet www.sisuoutdoor.com or the center of the village!
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...)
Are you looking for first-rate cross-country skis, fatbikes or snowshoes for rent? Rent equipment easily from internet www.sisuoutdoor.com or the center of the village!
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...)
Cross-country skiing is a must-do in Ylläs! 330km of well-maintained ski-trails is a paradise for skiers of all levels.
Tunturiflow rentals
High quality E-fatbikes for your experiences in Ylläs area. Winter trails straight from our yard. Ask also delivery to your cabin or starting point. During the summertime E-mountainbikes are also available.
High quality E-fatbikes for your experiences in Ylläs area. Winter trails straight from our yard. Ask also delivery to your cabin or starting point. During the summertime E-mountainbikes are also available.
MoonBike & Snowmobile rentals next to the snowmobile tracks in Ylläsjärvi village. We have kids' snowmobiles availabe at our own driving area. We'd suggest to make a booking in advance. rentle.store/tunturiflow Welcome!
In our renetal house there is a small boutique where you can find local products, reindeer meat and camping equipment.
Personal guiding service for winter fun and outdoor activities by snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiles, e-fatbikes.
- Pick-up from your cabin is available when using our rental & guiding services.
- 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.
- Pick-up from your cabin is available when using our rental & guiding services.
- 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.
Take your way to cross-country skiing tracks straight from our rental shop. From us you are able to choose also easy terrains for whole family. Online bookings: rentle.shop/tunturiflow
Welcome to enjoy Lappish nature and fun in winter trails by our high quality E-fatbikes. During the summertime also E-mountainbikes.
MoonBikes, Snowmobile rentals and guided tours for your private adventures in Ylläs. Also kid's snowmobiles available at our our driving area. We recommend to make a booking in advance.
Welcome to enjoy Lappish nature by snowshoeing. Interested for the evening activities? Please book online: rentle.shop/tunturiflow
Rent hot tub in your cabin yard and relax after your activity day. If you are lucky, you might also see the northern lights when taking a bath. Ask for more info
