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Car-free destination · Ylläs / Äkäslompolo

Ylläs / Äkäslompolo

A village base for skiing and winter activities in nature, with airport and train connections plus a winter Ski Bus.

Best for village life, skiing and nature Kittilä Airport or Kolari Railway Station Ski Bus and activity transport options
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Illustrative image inspired by Ylläs and Äkäslompolo in winter. Illustrative image inspired by Ylläs
Getting there

Two car-free ways to reach Äkäslompolo.

This planner uses Äkäslompolo as your Ylläs base.

01 · Fly

Kittilä Airport → Äkäslompolo

Take the airport bus from Kittilä Airport to Äkäslompolo. Check the current timetable for your flight date.

Take a taxi if the airport bus does not fit your arrival time.
02 · Train

Kolari Railway Station → Äkäslompolo

A shuttle bus connects Kolari railway station with Ylläs. Check that the bus connects with your train, then choose the stop closest to your hotel.

Check both your train and connecting bus before booking.
Car-free stays

Three stays that work well without a car.

Compare the three in the planner and choose the one that suits your trip best.

Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio

Äkäslompolo village · Ski Bus at the hotel · services nearby

Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli

Äkäslompolo village · services nearby · Ski Bus access

Hotel Lost In Ylläs

Central Äkäslompolo · apartment-style stay · services within walking distance

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Activities without a car

Choose activities with clear transport options.

See the full activity selection and what to confirm before booking in the planner.

Husky

Husky Experience 5 km

Lapland Safaris Ylläs · Bus transport to the husky activity and back is included.

Reindeer

Reindeer Safari

Lapland Safaris Ylläs · Book with the Ylläs safari operator and use the meeting point shown in your booking.

Skiing

Ylläs Ski Day

Ylläs Ski Resort · Use the winter Ski Bus from Äkäslompolo to the ski resort if the timetable works for you.

Why this works without a car

A village base with buses and activity transfers.

Airport and train connections link directly to Äkäslompolo.

Central stays keep everyday services close enough for a car-free trip.

The winter Ski Bus and selected activity transfers reduce the need for taxis.

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Plan your car-free trip to Ylläs.

Choose your arrival, stay, activities and how to get there.

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