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Summer Activities
Why not visit in the summer and enjoy warm days and the midnight sun?
Be as active as you want or just enjoy the peace and tranquility of the
National Park
WALKING
Walking trails start in the village. With a car you can explore
many more hiking areas
The Kellokas Visitor
Centre 3km outside Akaslompolo on the road to the fell has a
cafe/restaurant, museum,provides hiking information, sells maps and
guidebooks
Waymarked nature trails of all lengths start from here
Longer
hiking trips can be undertaken, staying in wilderness huts or camping
The Yllas Nordic
Walking Park provides over 100km (11 trails) of signposted walking
trails, with starting points in Akaslompolo and Yllasjarvi villages. These are
colourcoded for length and difficulty and generally follow the routes of
winter crosscountry ski trails
CYCLING
Mountain bikes can be hired locally and local activity companies
also run guided cycling trips. At the Trek Bike Park there is a 3km downhill
track as well as the more gentle road down the fell. The gondola
runs in the summer, offering an easy way to the top of Yllastunturi-cycle
or walk back down. Buy a map of the local cycle routes from the Tourist
Information Centre to help plan your trips.
CANOEING/KAYAKING/BOATING
Equipment can be hired locally. Take a trip on
the local lake or venture further afield and explore the Muonio river which
forms the border between Sweden and Finland. Outfitters run guided trips or rent
your equipment from them and spend a night or 2 canoe-camping
SWIMMING
Swim in the lake which has a bathing beach
There are also 2
indoor swimming pools, at AkasHotelli in the village and at Yllasjarvi. Both are
open to non-residents
ORIENTEERING
The fells and forests around Yllas are ideal for
orienteering and running. Buy a map from the Kellokas Visitor centre-
there are several training maps available (all at a scale of 1:15000)
FISHING
A very popular pastime-trout, grayling, Arctic char and
salmon fishing. Rent your equipment locally. You can obtain a permit from the
National Park Visitor Centre. Local lake and river
fishing information.
HORSE RIDING
Icelandic horse riding excursions to explore the beautiful
local scenery. Group or private trips are possible
SPA
Enjoy a day of indulgence in the spa centre at the Hotel
Yllas Saaga in Yllasjarvi
BERRY & MUSHROOM PICKING
In late summer, take a gentle stroll,
picking cloudberries, blueberries and wild mushrooms
RUSKA
In early September, the leaves of the trees turn
beautiful reds and browns of autumn. This is a favourite time of year
for many Finns to visit
 
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