Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

3.3.2021

Because of the coronavirus, safe distances should be kept even in nature, and thorough hand hygiene should be followed at huts, campfire sites and after using the toilet. Metsähallitus' policies and guidelines will be updated as the general corona guidelines become more specific. Check our website for the current situation: www.nationalparks.fi/coronavirusguidelines.

A hiker in the midnight sun on top of a fell on top of a pile of rocks. In the background more fells on the horizon.

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 squatting by the fire, grilling treats on a stick.

Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Green graph picture of Finland in which a dot is situated on top of Fell Lapland area.

Directions and Maps

Location: Lapland, In the municipalities of Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio.
Arrival: By car and Public Transportation.
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A man and a woman with snowshoes in their hands are walking across the yard towards a brown cabin on a sunny day. The ground and the roof of the cabin is covered in snow.

Customer Service

Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
Fell Lapland Visitor Centre

Two people standing in the snow, leaning against black fat bikes in the foreground. There is a lapp-hut and a woodshed in the background and pine forest and a blue sky can be seen in the wintry landscape.

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 >

Skis, snowboards and fat bikes leaning against pine trees on a wintry day. One of the bikes is pulling a child trolley. A child followed by an adult is skiing towards the photographer. People are standing next to a snow-covered lean-to shelter in the background.

What To Do

Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
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A snowshoer in the open fell landscape. The terrain is covered in snow and white fells and a dark forest can be seen in the background. Northern lights are lighting up the sky.

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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Glimpses of a window and wall of a building can be seen between the snow-covered trees. Two snowshoers are walking past the building. A fell slope can be seen in the background.

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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Hiking in the Reindeerhusbandry Area

Hikers give way and close the reindeer gates
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A small log cabin with a chimney made of stone in an open, snow-covered fell landscape. Two hikers with backpacks are standing in front of the cabin. There are two pairs of skis standing in the snow and the sky is overcast.

History

History of the National Park
History of Outdoor Recreation
Place Names
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Map of Pallas-Yllästunturi

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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