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Summer Activities

Summer Activities in Ylläs

• Canoeing
• Boat hire, cycle hire
• Hiking
• Nightly hiking trips
• Mountain biking
• Fishing trips
• Horse and pony riding
• Swimming in the lakes, beach for children to play
• Wild berry picking trip
• Jeep safari
• Rubber boat safari
• River rafting
• Rock climbing
• Herb- or smoke sauna sessions
• Lapp hut evening
• Mountain sightseeing tour
• Visit local reindeer farm
• Expedition to Varkaankuru Gorge
• Introduction to Nordic walking
• Spa, massage and beauty treatments

Attractions close to Ylläs

• Pakasaivo, or Lapland’s Hell, is one of the most popular summer sights near Ylläs. This fathomless pool at the bottom of gorge was a sacred place for the Sámi (Laplander) people in ancient times. A massive "Seita", or ancient stone altar, guards the way to Pakasaivo, and adds a sense of mystique to your visit.

• "Kuerlinkat" are two surging waterfalls in the Kuerjoki river, about 5 km (3 miles) from Äkäslompolo on the road to Kolari.

• Äkäsmylly is an old, restored water mill right by the Äkäskurkkio rapids, on the upper reaches of the Äkäs river. Äkäsmylly is also popular with fishermen.

• Äkässaivo is about 10 km (6 miles) south of Äkäsmylly, and can be reached by following the duckboarded hiking trail from Tiuramatala.

• Visitors Centre with natural history museum.

• Farm Park with horse riding and children's activities.

• Pallas- Yllästunturi National Park's scenery is dominated by fells surrounded by forests and mires in their natural state.

Activities under 1 hour away

• Golf
• Summer toboggan run
• Motorcycles, 4WD's and scooters safaris and rental
• Gold panning trip
• Midnight Sun -master golf competition, every Friday
• Visit to Husky Farm
• Roller-blading
• River rafting, diving and boat trips
• Hot air ballooning

Attractions further afield

• Levi. Located in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. Levi Fell village is actually a small holiday town, which offers a wide range of first-rate services to its guests.

• Pajala. Pajala Church is one of the largest wooden churches in Sweden, Historical Exhibition of the founder of the Laestadian religious movement, Tannery and Tärendö Folklore Museums, Palolaki Reindeers Corral, Seita Stone. www.pajalaturism.bd.se

• Santa Park. In the heart of the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi you can visit Santa, his special theme park and much more every day of the year. www.santapark.com

• Pallastunturi. Pallastunturi Visitor Centre provides information on fells and introduces visitors to the unique and beautiful scenery of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

• Ranua Wildlife Park. The Zoo is open every day of the year. The changing of the seasons gives its own flavour to life in the Wildlife Park. www.ranuazoo.com