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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

19.6.2019
Notice! There are bacteria in the well of the Open and Reservable Wilderness Hut of Hannukuru. Water must be boiled before use.

Ski cross-country on maintained trails Ski cross-country off trails Hiking Biking Geocaching Fishing Birdwatching Visit a Nature Centre Walk on a nature trail Pick berries and mushrooms Canoeing Sights and scenery

Hetta - Pallas Trail is Finland's oldest and one of its most popular hiking trails. Photo: Joonas Talka.
The Emblem of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park - Snow Bunting

Trek from hilltop to hilltop through the arctic fells along Finland's first hiking trail. Here you can enjoy hiking or skiing through the wilds, but still find welcoming lodgings for comfortable overnight stays in historic Lappish villages. This part of Lapland has the freshest air in the world. On dark nights look out for the amazing Northern Lights

Suitability: Suitable for families with children, inexperienced and experienced hikers, trekkers, skiers, and cyclists.

Photo: Heikki Sulander

Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
Location on the map

Directions and Maps

Arrival: By car and Public Transportation.
Location: Lapland, In the municipalities of Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio.
Photo: Timo Karinen

Customer Service

Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
Fell Lapland Visitor Centre

Photo: Maarit Kyöstilä

Trails

Hiking Trails
Nature Trails
Circle Trails
Mountain Biking
Skiing
And More
Photo: Seija Olkkonen

Nature

The Origin of the Fells, Pallastunturi and Ounastunturi Fells, A Treasury for Researchers, Vegetation of the National Park, Fells, Mires, Forests, Varied Animal and Bird Species and more
Photo: Heikki Sulander

What To Do

Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Photo: Heikki Sulander

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.
Photo: Heikki Sulander

Services

Cafes and Restaurants
Campfire Sites, Huts and Campfire Shelters
Waste Management
Overnight Stays
Photo: Petri Jauhiainen

Accessibility

Part of the services are suitable for people with disabilities with the help of an assistant and also suitable for prams.
Photo: Saara Lavi

Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
Photo: Annina Kivikari

History

History of the National Park
History of Outdoor Recreation
Place Names

Map of Pallas-Yllästunturi

Destination’s map at Retkikartta.fi.
Photo: Tuomas Uola

Weather

Download a free weather application from Finnish Meteorological Institute on your phone or see local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto on osa Europarc -järjestön kestävän matkailun Charter -ohjelmaa.
The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Lapland.
This is the web page www.nationalparks.fi/pallas-yllastunturi.