Äkäslompolo
A traditional lakeside village on the northern slope of Ylläs, quieter than Levi and the base for cross-country skiing and national park hikes.
Äkäslompolo sits on the lake of the same name and is the main accommodation village on the northern side of Ylläs. It keeps the feel of a traditional Sámi village, with log cabin guesthouses and small restaurants scattered along the lakeshore. The long-established Jounin Kauppa grocery store also sells outdoor gear and is a good place to restock. From the village you can connect directly to hundreds of kilometres of cross-country ski trails, or head to the Kellokas Nature Centre and the trails of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. On winter nights the open lake makes a great spot for watching the northern lights. It's about 45 minutes' drive from Levi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kellokas Nature Centre
- Ylläs Ski Resort
- Aakenustunturi
- Lapland Hotels SnowVillage
- Pakasaivo
- Lake Pallasjärvi
- Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
- Northern Lights Village Levi