Villas in Äkäslompolo
Äkäslompolo suits cross-country skiers and families who want a small lakeside village on the north side of the Ylläs fell. Cabins mostly have two bedrooms and their own sauna, and Kittilä airport is about 45 minutes away. The trade-off is that most restaurants open only seasonally and the village is about 4 km from its ski area.
- Villas
- 142
- From, per week
- £370
About Äkäslompolo
Äkäslompolo is a village of fewer than 600 people beside a lake, in Kolari municipality, and small enough to explore on foot. Hotels stand near the slopes, while the cabins are close together, within a couple of kilometres of one another, and nearly all have a sauna. Ylläs fell rises to just over 700 metres above the village, and the Ylläs area has 330 km of cross-country tracks, which run through forest and are well kept. The village is also a hub for Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. There is a K-Citymarket in the lower part of the village, so you can self-cater. Evenings mean your own sauna or a restaurant, most of which open only seasonally, though all are open in ski season.
Is Äkäslompolo right for you?
- Best for
- Cross-country skiers and families wanting a quiet lakeside village
- Not for you if
- You want a lively après-ski scene or a ski-in base, since the village is about 4 km from its ski area and nights are much quieter than at Levi.
Near Äkäslompolo
Ylläsjärvi
The south-side village, linked to Äkäslompolo by an 11 km road round the fell; its ski resort is the larger of the two.
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Finland's third-largest national park, about 1,000 square kilometres, with over 500 km of ski trails and a visitor centre at Yllästunturi.
Kolari
Home to Finland's northernmost railway station, 37 km from Ylläs, with direct trains from Helsinki.
Getting to Äkäslompolo
Fly to Kittilä, about 45 minutes by road. easyJet flies from London Gatwick and Manchester and TUI from several UK airports, mostly seasonally, and Finnair connects via Helsinki. Buses meet most flights and a ski bus loops the fell in winter, so a car is optional for a ski stay.
When to go to Äkäslompolo
Slopes usually open sometime in November and run until May. December and January bring over a month of polar night and are the coldest period, while the Easter holidays are the most popular time to visit. Northern lights are seen from late August to early April, on about 150 nights a year depending on cloud. In summer the fell turns to hiking and mountain biking, though most restaurants open only seasonally.
Villas in Äkäslompolo
4-star property
Ylläs-ropo 5a
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£98
per night
3-star property
4-star property
Sinikiiruna
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£139
per night
4-star property
Ylläs chalets a104
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+5 more
from£94
per night
4-star property
Vanamotupa
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
10
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£220
per night
3-star property
Ylläskankare
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
12
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+6 more
from£125
per night
3-star property
Yllästar 2 as 406
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+3 more
from£75
per night
3-star property
Yllästar 1 as 211 aamurusko
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+4 more
from£71
per night
2-star property
2-star property
Komsikko b
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£92
per night
3-star property
Sapara c10
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£112
per night
3-star property
Jahtikaltio 2
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£89
per night
4-star property
Villa hytönen 3
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£108
per night
4-star property
Villa hytönen 1
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£108
per night
2-star property
Yllästar 1 as 208 (la-la)
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+3 more
from£105
per night
3-star property
Yllästar 3 as 609
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
MicrowaveFridgeInternet+4 more
from£70
per night
4-star property
Päivänsäde 8 lapinkulta
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
10
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£271
per night
4-star property
Äkäsmartti a
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£150
per night
3-star property
Tammukka i
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+4 more
from£77
per night
3-star property
Yllästar 3 as 605
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+3 more
from£71
per night
3-star property
Maaruska a
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£125
per night
4-star property
Hil-lak-ka 7
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£83
per night
3-star property
5-star property
Tuppuvaara
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£181
per nightÄkäslompolo villa holidays: questions answered
Is Äkäslompolo good for families?
Yes, if you want a small village rather than a big resort. It is compact enough to walk, has a K-Citymarket for supplies, and a ski bus loops the fell in winter. Expect quiet evenings in your own sauna, since most restaurants open only seasonally.
Äkäslompolo or Ylläsjärvi?
Äkäslompolo is the quieter village on the north side of the fell, beside a lake, while Ylläsjärvi on the south has the larger ski resort. Pick Äkäslompolo for a village feel and Ylläsjärvi for the larger ski area. They are about 11 km apart by road.
When can you see the northern lights in Äkäslompolo?
From late August to early April, with sightings on about 150 nights a year depending on cloud and luck. December and January are the darkest months, with over a month of polar night.
Is Äkäslompolo worth visiting in summer?
Yes, for hiking and mountain biking rather than lifts and nightlife. The fell becomes a bike park with gondolas carrying riders uphill, and the village is a hub for walks in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Most restaurants open only seasonally, so plan to self-cater.
Which airport is closest to Äkäslompolo?
Kittilä, about 45 minutes' drive from Ylläs. Buses meet most flights, and easyJet and TUI fly there from UK airports in season, with connections through Helsinki on Finnair.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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