Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Two hikers getting up a hill on snowshoes, surrounded by snowy pine trees and fells in the horizon. The sun shines very low and it stains the landscape almost pink.

The drawn of emblem of Pallas-Yllästunturi national park. Depicted on the oval emblem are three snow buntings. Circling the outer rim of the emblem are the words Pallas-Yllästunturi kansallispuisto nationalpark.
Wolrd’s purest air with breathtaking views. Breathe the world's purest air and experience the vastness of the fell landscapes around you. The versatile trails of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park take you easily to open fell tops and cosy campfire sites. Spend an active and relaxing holiday enjoying Lapland's natural wonders and friendly services.

Suitability: Inexperienced and experienced hikers, trekkers, skiers, cyclists, suitable for families with children, accessible.

A woman and a child frying some snacks on fire. It is winter.

Before the Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Two hikers with snowshoes going on a hike. In the background a large building and its main door. On the text: Fell-Lapland Visitor Centre.

Customer Service

Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
Fell Lapland Visitor Centre

Green graph picture of Finland in which a dot is situated on top of Fell Lapland area.

Directions

Location: Lapland, In the municipalities of Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio.
Arrival: By car and Public Transportation.
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Maps of Pallas-Yllästunturi

Various maps and brochures of Pallas-Yllästunturi.
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Two hikers snowshoeing in a snowy forest. In the background a hut and a mountain slope.

Trails

Hiking Trails
Nature Trails
Circle Trails
Mountain Biking
Skiing
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Four black and white Snow Buntings flying on grey sky.

Nature and History

The Origin of the Fells, Vegetation of the National Park, Varied Animal and Bird Species and History of the Area. Read more >
A skier on a snow covered open fell. Northern Lights on the sky and two fells in the horizon.

What To Do

Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
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Two skiers with back backs in a fell in winter. They are in front of an old log hut.

What To See

The sights of the fell area will be presented from the most southern ones to the northern ones, from Yllästunturi Fell to the Ounastunturi Fells.
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Two hikers sitting on snow surrounded with birches. A snow covered hut and a fell on the horizon.

Services

Cafes and Restaurants
Campfire Sites, Huts and Campfire Shelters
Waste Management
Overnight Stays
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Two men on top of a fell on a sunny day. One man is sitting in a wheelchair and the other man is standing next to him. A row of fells can be seen in the background.

Accessibility

Part of the trails and services are suitable for people with disabilities with the help of an assistant.
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A reindeer statue in front of Jounin kauppa grocery store.

Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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Newborn reindeer calf in the snow.

Hiking in the Reindeer Husbandry Area

Hikers give way and close the reindeer gates
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Two hornless reindeer on snow covered fell. Two skiers behind them.

History

History of the National Park
History of Outdoor Recreation
Place Names
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On the left corner a hand with a cell phone showing a map of the terrain and structures. The text reads Excursionmap.fi.

Pallas-Yllästunturi in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Cumulus clouds in the sky. The sun peeks behind the cloud.

Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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Europarc -organisaation tunnuksessa on sinivihreä tähtimäinen kuvio ja viisi keltaista palloa.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/pallas-yllastunturinp