Villas in Ylläsjärvi
Ylläsjärvi suits skiers who want the larger resort area on Ylläs fell, with Kittilä airport about 39 km away. Cabins are mostly one-bedroom and nearly all have a sauna. The village itself is about 5 km from the resort base, and the only grocery in the ski resorts is a mini-market.
- Villas
- 153
- From, per week
- £355
About Ylläsjärvi
Ylläsjärvi is a village of about 300 residents on the southern side of Ylläs fell, in Kolari municipality, and the ski resort on the south-east face is the larger of the two. The village lies about 5 km south of the resort, and an 11 km road round the fell links it to Äkäslompolo. Ylläs is the highest fell in Finland with ski lifts, and it has 330 km of cross-country tracks. Our cabins sit within a couple of kilometres of each other, mostly small and with a sauna. Near the gondola, Ylläskammi 718 is billed as Finland's highest restaurant, and beyond self-catering, Hesburger is the budget choice. In summer the gondola keeps running and the fell becomes a mountain biking park.
Is Ylläsjärvi right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers who want the larger resort and a short airport transfer
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to the lifts, as the village is about 5 km from the resort base.
Near Ylläsjärvi
Äkäslompolo
The quieter village on the north side of the fell, joined to Ylläsjärvi by an 11 km road round the mountain.
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Finland's third-largest national park, with over 500 km of ski trails and a visitor centre at Yllästunturi.
Kolari
Finland's northernmost railway station is here, 37 km from Ylläs, with direct trains from Helsinki.
Ylläs gondola
A 2 km gondola, the tallest in Finland, which also opens in summer; one of its cabins is a sauna.
Getting to Ylläsjärvi
Fly to Kittilä, about 39 km from Ylläs; Rundgren buses meet most flights and take about 40 minutes. easyJet flies from London Gatwick and Manchester and TUI from several UK airports, in season, and Finnair connects via Helsinki. A ski bus loops the fell in winter, so a car is optional in ski season.
When to go to Ylläsjärvi
Slopes usually open sometime in November and run until May. December and January bring over a month of polar night, and the Easter holidays are the most popular time to visit. Northern lights show from late August to early April on about 150 nights a year, cloud permitting. In summer the resort becomes a mountain biking and hiking area, with gondolas carrying riders uphill.
Villas in Ylläsjärvi
4-star property
Villa aava
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£247
per night
3-star property
Lomaylläs f79 /palovaarankaarre 18b
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£92
per night
3-star property
Kaamosgammi
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
7
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£116
per night
3-star property
Lomaylläs a 13 / hotellintie 1 a
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+3 more
2-star property
3-star property
Lomaylläs b26 /palovaarankaarre 8 a
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£93
per night
3-star property
Lomaylläs b19 / palovaarankaarre 2 b
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+5 more
4-star property
4-star property
Ski chalets vii 7403
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
5
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
4-star property
Ylläs iisakki as. 10 b
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£108
per night
4-star property
Nordic chalet 9411
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£93
per night
4-star property
Nordic chalet 8106
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
5
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£128
per night
3-star property
Ylläsrivit c 8 / villa änkyrä
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Palovaarankaarre 17
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
9
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£154
per night
4-star property
Ski chalets 6203
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£78
per night
4-star property
Ski chalet vii 7406
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£104
per night
4-star property
Ylläs chalets 3210
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+5 more
from£74
per night
4-star property
Nordic chalet 9408
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£111
per night
4-star property
Nordic chalet 9208
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£89
per night
4-star property
Nordic chalet 9506
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£172
per night
3-star property
Vaeltajankulma huoneisto 3
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+3 more
from£67
per night
3-star property
Kaltiotievantie 2 mökki 3
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
5
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+4 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Ylälänsi 3 as 9
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£112
per night
4-star property
Ylläskumpu 4
Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£126
per nightYlläsjärvi villa holidays: questions answered
Is Ylläsjärvi good for skiing?
Yes. Ylläs is the highest fell in Finland with ski lifts and the second-largest resort in Lapland after Levi, with 330 km of cross-country tracks. The larger of its two resort areas is on the Ylläsjärvi side, on the south-east face.
Do I need a car in Ylläsjärvi?
Not necessarily in winter. A ski bus loops the fell roughly hourly in ski season, and Rundgren buses meet most flights at Kittilä. A car helps for shopping, as the only grocery in the ski resorts is Antin Mini-Market in the Hotel Saaga building.
Ylläsjärvi or Äkäslompolo?
Ylläsjärvi has the larger resort on the south-east face, while Äkäslompolo is the quieter lakeside village on the north side. Choose Ylläsjärvi to be nearer the main lifts, and Äkäslompolo for a village feel. The two are 11 km apart by road.
Which airport for Ylläsjärvi?
Kittilä, about 39 km from Ylläs, with airport buses taking about 40 minutes. easyJet and TUI fly there from UK airports mainly in season, and Finnair connects through Helsinki. Rovaniemi airport is about two hours' drive.
Are there restaurants in Ylläsjärvi?
Yes, though choice is limited. Near the gondola are the Taiga pub and Ylläskammi 718, billed as Finland's highest restaurant at 718 m, and beyond self-catering, Hesburger is the budget option.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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