Kellokas Nature Centre
Luontokeskus Kellokas
The visitor centre for the southern part of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, with free exhibits on Lapland's fell nature and Sámi culture.
Kellokas Nature Centre is on the northern slope of Ylläs and is run by Metsähallitus, the Finnish national park authority. Its free exhibits cover fell tundra, bogs, reindeer herding and the changing seasons. Staff can provide trail maps and advice on weather and trail conditions. Several loop trails start here, and short routes such as the Varkaankuru gorge suit a half-day hike. The centre has a café and viewing windows overlooking Kesänkitunturi. Opening hours change with the seasons, so check nationalparks.fi before you set out.
Opening hours
Varies by season, usually 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Ylläs Ski Resort
- Äkäslompolo
- Aakenustunturi
- Lapland Hotels SnowVillage
- Pakasaivo
- Lake Pallasjärvi
- Northern Lights Village Levi
- Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park