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Yllas

Our cabins are situated in the traditional Lappish village of Akaslompolo in the resort of Yllas. Pronounced 'Ooh-lass' the resort is approximately 150km North of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland. Yllas is a 50 minute bus transfer from the main regional airport of Kittila and just 70km from the border with Northern Sweden.

This is the largest downhill and cross-country ski centre in Finland with the greatest uplift per hour. The resort also boasts the country's greatest vertical, most runs and the longest run at three kilometres (two miles).

Many of the higher slopes are above the tree-line, unusual for Finnish skiing, because at 718m Yllas is one of the highest fells in Lapland. The slopes are four kilometres (two and a half miles) from the resort, although you can nearly ski all the way back and in any case there is a free ski bus link.

Beyond these impressive statistics are the stunning natural beauty and magical atmosphere of the surroundings in Finnish Lapland. The area is famous for its `blue light` in the daytime and northern lights at night.

Yllas consists of seven fells and two original Sami villages. Akaslompolo village is located on the northern side of the Yllas fell and Yllasjarvi village on the southern side. Akaslompolo has a skiing tradition dating back to 1930`s.

The ski season begins in October and lasts until May. The sun does not rise in winter until late January, when temperatures can be as low as -40ºC although there is adequate daylight. However when cold, it's normally a dry cold which is comfortable for periods so long as adequate thermal skiwear is worn. By March the days are longer than in the Alps and in May the slopes are still open when most northern hemisphere ski areas are closed and daylight is approaching 24 hours.

Health and leisure facilities are available through local spa hotels and with over €16 million of investment announced for the resort this year it was an easy decision to select Yllas as the base for our luxury log cabin holiday rental business.

With all-year-round appeal for all the family our clients are spoiled for choice when it comes to spending quality vacation time in summer or winter.

World famous for the Northern Lights you can walk out onto the nearby frozen lake or take a snowmobile trip out into the Arctic wilderness to experience this awe inspiring phenomenon. Alternatively visit the land of the midnight sun during the summer and swim, fish and kayak on the local lakes and rivers on a backwoods adventure holiday that neither you or the kids will ever forget.

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